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Pack. Camp. Clean Up. Write?
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What does a family camping trip have to do with teaching your child to write an essay? More than you might think!
Just like you wouldn’t arrive at a campsite without packing first, young writers shouldn’t be expected to sit down and simply “start writing.”
Good writing begins with thinking, researching, gathering ideas, taking notes, and organizing those thoughts before the first paragraph is ever written.
In this episode, Melissa walks through the writing process using a camping trip as a surprisingly perfect analogy. From packing and enjoying the adventure to coming home…
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