Tag Archives: creative writing

Creative Writing in a Second Language

Posted on 2 May 2019 by Betsy Gilliland
Betsy Gilliland
Betsy Gilliland

Many of us spend our time teaching writing for academic purposes, preparing students for high-stakes exams or for admission to a higher level of academic study. We focus on elements of writing that will show students know how to organize … Continue reading →

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20 Inspirational Quotes for Writing Motivation

Posted on 14 October 2016 by Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko

Getting students excited about writing may not always be easy. Some may see writing as an overwhelming, dull, and difficult task. Others may feel stuck on a certain stage in their writing process. Yet others may not know how to … Continue reading →

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Developing Writing Skills Through Personal Journals: Part 2

Posted on 24 July 2015 by Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko

In today’s blog, I continue describing strategies for keeping a personal journal. In my last blog, I referred to personal journals as a tool for improving writing fluency and overcoming the problem of not knowing what to write about. As … Continue reading →

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Halloween Writing: A Scary Jumble Story

Posted on 17 October 2014 by Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko

Many teachers are familiar with a jumble story writing activity. There can be several variations to it depending on what the lesson is focused on. In the past, I used this activity to practice certain grammar principles, the use of … Continue reading →

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