As an educator for over 20 years, the way we teach children to write has changed dramatically. Before the creation of various online sites that encourage writing, to using social media and researching on the internet, children no longer have to rely on reading a book and taking notes. Or rewriting over and over again when they can simply edit right on the computer.
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Years ago, grammar was taught faithfully and students were expected to diagram sentences and know and identify the different parts of speech. Essays were written with introductions, a body of about three paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Students were prepared to write their research papers, and eventually their college application essays.
So, what has changed?
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With the continuing evolution of technology and the unending changes to the way we communicate on social media and…
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