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mbperrin

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6. Another teacher here. I also use Williams' Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace

Reply to Goblinmonger (Reply #4)

Mon May 13, 2013, 07:08 PM

May 2013

as an accelerator for students who want a bit more.

Williams is excellent, and for the self-motivated who will do the exercises, capable of making a startling difference in writing.

Yes to all your other suggestions as well - it IS tough to carry 30 full range students all the way to their full potential, and especially as graduation beckons, when all eyes seem to be on seniors.

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High school English teacher here. Goblinmonger May 2013 #4

Another teacher here. I also use Williams' Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace mbperrin May 2013 #6

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