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how to write a summary of a text

How to write a summary of a text: 6 tips for summarizing

Katie January 31, 2022 note-taking, reading comprehension, study skills, writing tips

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Knowing how to write a summary of a text is one of the most important skills for school and work. It’s even important outside of school, like in everyday conversations with people (Hey, what was that movie about? How’s that book …

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tips for analyzing poetry

9 tips for analyzing poetry

Katie Azevedo January 25, 2021 good habits, note-taking, reading comprehension, study tips, writing tips

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Have you ever read a poem, made it to the last line, only to realize that you have absolutely no idea what it’s about? Cool. Keep reading.  Students begin to analyze poetry in elementary school, and often have to do so …

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what's the difference between a colon and semicolon sat act

What’s the difference between a colon and a semicolon

Katie Azevedo November 9, 2020 reading comprehension, SAT / ACT, test taking, writing tips

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. One of the most common questions I get when I’m tutoring students for the SAT or ACT is what’s the difference between a colon and a semicolon? It’s a good question, and fortunately the answer is not that complicated. With that …

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How to start an essay

How to start an essay: 3 hacks for getting started

Katie Azevedo October 14, 2018 good habits, time management, writing tips

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This is not a blog post about the proper structure of an essay. It is also not a post about how to write a thesis statement. (Want that? Here you go.) Instead, I am giving you three tips for how to …

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how to edit your own essay

How to edit your own essay: 6 tips for editing your own paper

Katie Azevedo December 18, 2017 communication, grades, study skills, writing tips

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Knowing how to edit your own essay is a super power. Sure, so is knowing how to write an essay – obviously – but knowing how to edit your own papers is what takes your writing to the next level. As …

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how to improve your handwriting

How to improve your handwriting: 6 tips for better penmanship

Katie Azevedo January 26, 2017 good habits, note-taking, study tips, writing tips

Despite the fact that computers are taking over the world (sort of) and most students use a word processor to type up essays and notes, there’s still a need for good old pen and paper. But with so much time spent typing, many of my …

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how to write a thesis statement

How to write a thesis statement 101: Everything you wish you knew

Katie Azevedo April 17, 2016 study skills, writing tips

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. You can’t write an essay if you don’t know how to write a thesis statement. Persuasive and analytical essays. The only writing assignments that don’t require thesis statements are poems, diary entries and summaries. What is a thesis statement? A thesis …

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