Author Archives: Leah Levy
What Makes a Good Paper?
Whether you’re a teacher or a student, these comprehensive essay grading rubrics take all of the implicits involved in good writing and make them explicit. Covering such musts as Ideas and Content, Organization, Style and the Conventions, these rubrics dig down to the nitty gritty details of what good editors and graders look for in […]
Ridding Your Writing of Redundancy and Repetition
Sometimes it happens because you can’t find the perfect word, image or idea so you decide to keep trying slightly related words that essentially mean the same thing. Other times it’s because you’re so in love with what you’re writing, you’ve just got to repeat it ad nauseum. (“Hey guys, look at this brilliant thing […]
Word Choice Worksheet
In this Word Choice Worksheet, learn how sentences can be just like building blocks, taken apart and reconstructed in new and creative ways. As you go through each analysis technique, see how the types and styles of words authors choose help determine every element of story, from characterization to setting and even plot. Appropriate for […]
How to Write a Thesis Statement
In this comprehensive packet you’ll learn everything there is to know about writing a thesis statement (or claim) that is compelling and clear. Exercises are included after every section, and there are multiple opportunities to gain experience writing a thesis statement in many different ways. By the completion of this packet, you’ll be better able […]
Rock Your APs and IBs
By the time you’re a junior or senior in high school, you’re well on your way to being burnt out on tests. From SATs, SAT IIs, ACTs, and oodles of course exams and ultra-fun pop quizzes, no one could blame you for hating the words “number 2 pencil.” And we’re not even going to talk […]
Thank You Notes 101
Congratulations, Seniors! Today is May 2nd, so in addition to being that much closer to graduating, by now you have sent in the deposit to hold your spot at your dream college. Now its time to start shopping for dorm accoutrements and getting ready to take your campus by storm! But, you know what else […]
Tips for Writing Residency Personal Statements
We’re one day away from May, and all across the nation medical school students are cramming as much knowledge into their heads as possible…And just trying to stay awake. But after May comes June, and in theory June means summer break, even though few med students will actually be doing much relaxing. Still, whether you’re […]