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5 Keys to Teaching Writing

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Helping elementary students sharpen their writing skills without hindering their creativity is hard work. It’s not like teaching math or phonics; but it’s not rocket science either. There is a well-established body of best practices in writing instruction that works beautifully for children. What you need is:

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