Literary Analysis: How to Use Quotes
In high school English classes, teachers usually give students some help getting started. Generally, students already know what theme...
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Daniel Van Nostrand
- Feb 12, 2020
- 3 min
How to Write Counterarguments
A common type of high school writing assignment is the persuasive essay. This is a passage meant to convince the reader of a certain...
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Daniel Van Nostrand
- Dec 6, 2019
- 2 min
Stop Writing Summaries!
When students write analytical essays for school, one of the most common notes that they get from teachers is "too much summary."...
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Daniel Van Nostrand
- Nov 21, 2019
- 2 min
Importance of Writing for STEM Students
At a recent college expo, I spoke to an experienced physics professor who told me something interesting: she was frustrated because so...
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Daniel Van Nostrand
- Jun 25, 2019
- 2 min
Why good students get bad grades
Many students experience a shock when they get to AP classes and receive much lower grades on their writing assignments than they did in...
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Daniel Van Nostrand
- Jun 18, 2019
- 2 min
Writing Skills and Test Prep
Advanced writing skills are important for high school and college readiness, but they can give students a boost on the SAT and ACT as...
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