A Greener Home – Alex, Grade 8

This persuasive essay is written by one of my grade 8 students. He is trying to galvanize peole to save the earth. He has successfully...

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The Grip of Obsession – Venessa, Grade 8

This literary analysis is written by one of my grade 8 students. The essay is based on the short story “The Necklace” by Guy De...

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The Jump-at-the-Sight-of-a-Mouse Era – Alice, Grade 7

This literary analysis is written by one of my grade 7 students. The essay is based on the short story "The Dinner Party" by Mona...

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Independence: A Right or a Privilege? – Ethan, Grade 10 IB

Independence: A Right or a Privilege? Modern society strives to grant everyone equal opportunities, regardless of their race, class, or sex. However, the beliefs embedded...

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Summary of “Autumntime” – Edward, Grade 5

This summary is written by one of my grade 5 students. He has clearly introduced the story and included all the major details and characters...

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Layers of Themes

There are four levels of themes, and if you are aiming for the 90s, you need to get as close as you can to a...

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Police detective found murdered in own house – Henry, Grade 9 IB

This news report, written by one of my grade 9 IB students, is based on the short story “Lamb to The Slaughter.”  The news report...

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A Letter from Freud – Alan, Grade 11 IB

This creative piece is written by one of my grade 11 IB students. In his letter, the student has used Freudian psychoanalysis to analyze the...

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Religion’s Wicked Twin – Tina, Grade 11

This literary analysis is written by one of my grade 11 students. The essay is based on the novel Boo by Patrick Waddington. The writer has...

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In the Absence of Bureaucracy – Annie, Grade 11

This literary analysis is written by one of my grade 11 students. The essay is based on the short story “The Street that Got Mislaid”...

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Dictionary of Collocations

Know which words work together – and sound more natural  

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The Adverse Effects of Gender Expectations – Ali, Grade 10

This literary analysis is written by one of my grade 10 students. The essay is based on Mrs. Sommers in Kate Chopin’s “A Pair of...

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