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Essay Writing

  • Eastern Suffolk BOCES 750 Waverly Avenue Holtsville, NY, 11742 United States (map)

In this session, teachers will learn ways to teach the skill of essay writing-from basic structures to literary and comparative essays. Teachers will walk away with practical strategies for how to teach this important writing structure, including:
• Crafting clear claims and thesis statements
• Developing strong reasons and supporting them with evidence
• Unpacking evidence to clarify and strengthen key ideas for readers

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