The research citation experts over at the M.L.A. just released their 2021 edition of the handbook. Do you know the…
MLA citations

Essay Writing Help: Concluding Paragraphs
This week, I’m continuing the occasional “How to Write” series with a look at the power of an essay’s conclusion.…
Brainstorming Solutions (Free Handouts)
New(ish) teacher Kelli was wondering this week how to help her middle schoolers slow down and gather their thoughts before…
Plagiarism = The Toxic Mold of High School
About eight years ago, I stopped giving out-of-class writing assignments and, instead, decided to have all major papers written in…

5 Things You NEED to Know About the New MLA Works Cited Format
In April, the Modern Language Association folks revamped their suggested citation formatting to be a better fit in our digital…