Daniel Van NostrandFeb 27, 20203 min readLiterary Analysis: How to Use QuotesIn high school English classes, teachers usually give students some help getting started. Generally, students already know what theme...
Daniel Van NostrandFeb 12, 20203 min readHow to Write CounterargumentsA common type of high school writing assignment is the persuasive essay. This is a passage meant to convince the reader of a certain...
Daniel Van NostrandDec 6, 20192 min readStop Writing Summaries!When students write analytical essays for school, one of the most common notes that they get from teachers is "too much summary."...
Daniel Van NostrandNov 21, 20192 min readImportance of Writing for STEM StudentsAt a recent college expo, I spoke to an experienced physics professor who told me something interesting: she was frustrated because so...
Daniel Van NostrandJun 25, 20192 min readWhy good students get bad gradesMany students experience a shock when they get to AP classes and receive much lower grades on their writing assignments than they did in...
Daniel Van NostrandJun 18, 20192 min readWriting Skills and Test PrepAdvanced writing skills are important for high school and college readiness, but they can give students a boost on the SAT and ACT as...