5 Steps to Write a Mystery Story: Tips from the Pros
Mysteries are addictive. Pick up a good one and you won’t put it down until you’re done. Then you’ll want to read more from that …
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5 Ideas to Practice your French Language Skills over the Summer
It’s so important to use a language regularly, so you don’t lose it. Over the summer, you can easily find a bit of time to get in some …
Continue ReadingThe Life of Sylvia Plath & Struggle with Bipolar Disorder
Sylvia Plath is a famous American poet who is thought to have suffered from bipolar disorder. Learn more about her interesting life, and the poetry …
Continue ReadingAbout the Life of E.E. Cummings: Famous American Poet with a Distinct Style
When EE Cummings died in 1962, he was one of the world’s most popular poets and certainly among the most original. Read more about his …
Continue ReadingHow to Write a Villanelle: 19 Line Poem with a Repeating Pattern
The villanelle is a nineteen line poem with a strict pattern of repetition. This form of poetry can be a great way to explore a repeated thought or …
Continue Reading"Acres of Diamonds" Analyzing Russell Conwell's Famous Speech
Russell Conwell’s famous Acres of Diamonds speech was delivered thousands of times in cities all over the world. The speech urges the audience …
Continue Reading10 Tips to Keep Writing This Summer: For High School Students & Everyone
No more homework. No more books. No more teacher’s dirty looks. But let’s not have our brains get too soft. Keep up writing over the …
Continue ReadingHow to Write an Elegy: Poem Honoring a Deceased Person
The modern elegy is a poem written to commemorate the life and death of a special person. The subject may be very close to you or be a person you …
Continue ReadingMost Common False Cognates in French: A List of Students
There are a number of false cognates between French and English that trip students up. for example, “coin” in French has nothing to do …
Continue ReadingFrench Vocabulary to Answer the Question Que Faites-Vous? Activities, Sports, Games, Etc
What do you do? Explore French vocabulary that answers the question: “Que Faites-Vous?” Article includes study tips.
Continue ReadingCelebrations of Mothers Throughout History & Around the World
Throughout world history, people have paused to recognize the love and generosity of their mothers. Across the planet and millennia, each culture has …
Continue ReadingLearn How to Write a Shape Poem
A shape poem, also known as a concrete poem, is a poem that uses the arrangement of the words on the page as a tool. Simply put, the poem makes a …
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