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NOTE: Powerful Writing is in the process of being revamped. Check back regularly for the addition of new PowerPoint presentations.

Throughout the course of the school year, I utilize various PowerPoint presentations to instruct writing in class. Now students can reinforce the power of writing in the comfort of their homes! The PowerPoint presentations available on Powerful Writing do not address some of the specific concepts taught in class; however, they do provide students with a solid foundation of excellent essay writing techniques.

Introduction The Parts of Speech The Six Traits of Writing The Essay How To Write a Paragraph Expository Essays Persuasive Writing Grammar and Sentence Structure Subjects and Predicates Subject and Verb Agreement Understanding Sentences Proofreading Skills Avoiding Run-On Sentences, Comma Splices, and Fragments Capitalization The Mighty Apostrophe Proofreading and Revising Techniques Punctuation Spelling Rules Tricky Concepts Point of View and Active/Passive Voice