Let’s face it. Most people hate writing papers (I’m one of the few that love writing papers, but that’s a story saved for another day).  Yes, I know that writing can be a drag, but writing is an essential skill that you need to have (and develop) in order to be competitive against your peers. In order to become a better writer, you will need to take the time to learn how to write well.  How do we accomplish this? I have several suggestions for you. Read more to find out!

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Butterfly in the sky
I can go twice as high
Take a look
It’s in a book
A Reading Rainbow

I can go anywhere
Friends to know
And ways to grow
A Reading Rainbow

I can be anything
Take a look
It’s in a book
A Reading Rainbow
A Reading Rainbow

Can you guess where this article is heading?

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One-on-one summer program for 8th graders entering High School
As the end of the school year nears, it’s time to start thinking about the transition into a new high school. Bigger classes, different teachers for different classes, more homework, and more difficult material can be overwhelming if a student is not prepared to handle the stress of a new high school. Now is the time for eighth graders to sharpen their organization skills and develop new study tactics so they can stay on top of their work as they smoothly transition into ninth grade.

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