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Throughout the course of the school year, I utilize various PowerPoint presentations to instruct writing in class. Virtually the same presentations are available on this webpage appropriately called Powerful Writing. Although the presentations have been converted to PDF (Portable Document Format) files, the essential information remains intact. Now students can reinforce the power of writing in the comfort of their homes!

Introduction to FCAT Writing The Writing Process Expository and Persuasive Essays Rubrics The Six Traits of Writing Hints to Raise Your FCAT Score Getting Started Evaluating the Prompt Using Prior Knowledge and Character Traits Thesis Statements Writing Strong Introductions Creative Hook Introduction Using Quotes Beginning with the SAT Method Organizing & Adding Details to Essay The Basic 5-Paragraph Essay The Basic 5-Paragraph Essay (SAT Method) Transitions & Justifiers Supporting Details Incorporating Similes & Metaphors Grammar and Sentence Structure Using Gerunds Using Prepositional Phrases Using Adverbs Avoiding Fragments Avoiding Run-Ons Powerful Word Choice Spelling Strategies Personal Word List Eliminating "Dead" Words Tricky Concepts Homophones Punctuation Subject-Verb Agreement Capitalization Removing Repetition