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Teresa Ilgunas

Formal style, proper grammar and good spelling ARE important in student posts and comme... - 1 views

  • Currently I correct most of my student’s spelling and grammar when I approve their comments
  • I’d think it would be a different matter with older children.
  • If the blog is of academic nature and is going to be read by other students/parents/teachers, then it’s our job to show them why conventions like spelling and grammar matter.
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  • Again, it’s our job to show students how a writer’s audience affects how they write.
  • Speaking for all the poor writers out there, having someone always on my back about my grammar would put an end to my writing–it did for 27 years–from the time I graduated from college to the time I started blogging. So for me and all the other poor writers out there like me, would you rather we just stop writing? or is our voice valuable enough that maybe, just maybe, you could look past out inability to use proper grammar.
  • I feel that correcting everything, all the time, would kill their enthusiasm for using and experimenting with the language.
  • I was reading a grade 1 teacher’s blog, and the teacher left the childrens’ posts as is, but following each, put the correct form in parentheses. This both keeps the sense of ownership for the student, but allows for readers to understand the message clearly
  • I do not correct comments for a few reasons. First, they can be too numerous at times. Secondly, if I always do the editing work for them then students will never do it themselves. Third, I have several reluctant writers who never get a word down on paper but will make an effort if they get to write on our blogs.
  • am having students occasionally reflect on their comments and set/review goals for future comments.
  • I think that if they saw a good conversation going on in the comments (maybe on another classroom’s blog) they may get the idea that comments are as important, if not more important than the post.
  • Student edited, teacher directed vs. teacher corrected. In this instance, student age is an important consideration. Revising and editing are part of the writing process, so I require it of my middle schoolers. I also rely on peer review and peer editing.
  • I would appreciate teachers correcting posts and comments. It might be slightly embarrassing if it is done through comments, but maybe devoting a part of class every week to go over things that the teacher has found looking through posts and comments could improve the student’s grammar skills.
  • I like to balance between writing for an audience who is expecting readable text and the writing abilities of the grade or age level blogging. It also changes if the post is a class assignment with expectations described on a rubric as opposed to a free choice writing post.
  • BTW – peer editing is one way to check for spelling and convention errors and fix them.
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10 Best EdTech Tools for Teaching Essay Writing | eNotes Blog - 0 views

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    "When teaching their students how to write essays, educators have a great responsibility. Young learners are rarely interested in the process of writing, so the way you inspire them is of crucial importance."
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Struggling with Essay Writing? The 11 Tools Every Student Should Use : Student Life Net... - 0 views

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    "It's essay season. Your teachers request all types of papers from you. Just when you start feeling comfortable writing essays for your literature class, you are faced with a research paper about Napoleon and his greatest mistakes. What teachers don't explain is how you are supposed to write five final papers within a short window of time."
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TeacherCast.net: Educational Blogs, Podcasts, App Reviews and more | Tools That Make Co... - 0 views

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    "Saying that college paper writing could be made easy is a little pretentious. There are many problems you encounter when you need to write on a boring topic and the deadline is pressuring you. "
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Best Essay Writing Tools and Resources for High-School and College Students - 1 views

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    "Academic writing and grading is difficult not only for students, but for teachers as well. High-school and college students have to write a ton of papers in order to get the grades they want. "
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How to Write an Impressive College Admissions Essay - 0 views

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    "The task of writing a college admission essay is incredibly pressuring for high school graduates. None of them can keep calm knowing that their future basically depends on this paper."
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Best Tools and Resources for Essay Writing - EnglishClub - 0 views

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    "It doesn't take long for college students to realize that they will have to go through a lot of studying to get the desired degree, but not many of them are aware of the fact that they will also need to write more academic papers than they could count."
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Top 10 Tools for Writing Admissions and Scholarships Essays - 0 views

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    "When you get to the point of college applications, you may feel like you own your future. You have the liberty to decide who you want to be and pursue those goals with all your energy. However, there is one step you need to go through before that future becomes available to you: college admissions. The entire process depends upon the success of your application paper. In addition, you have to write several scholarship essays and apply to different programs in order to get the financial aid you need. These papers can be incredibly burdening for a young student without proper experience in academic writing. "
Finley Goddard

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Top Tools to Help You Write Awesome Admission and Scholarship Essays « Peters... - 0 views

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    "Writing application essays has to be the hardest part of the college admission process. You have already taken the standardized tests and your GPA is fixed. You'll get some recommendation letters, and fill in the application form without any serious obstacles."
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Top Essay-Writing Tools for College Admissions and Scholarships - 0 views

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    "The process of successfully applying for college admissions and scholarship aid often hinges upon writing great essays. The fact that your entire future could be dependent upon a single essay can certainly be intimidating, but with proper planning and the right tools on your side, you'll be able to prepare an essay that will distinguish you from the other candidates. "
Teresa Ilgunas

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: The Champion Within - 0 views

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    Great story, neat message, can use with students for writing prompt
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Learn Something New Every Day! Explore the Best Educational Websites! - She Writes - 0 views

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    "The online world offers educational games, videos, worksheets, lesson plans, project ideas, graphic organizers, academic writing assistance, and anything else you could think of. However, not everything is relevant in that sea of information. It can be difficult to navigate throughout the crowded online environment, which is why we decided to make a list of the most outstanding educational websites that everyone should start exploring. "
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