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(Learning through comparison)

One of the fastest ways to improve critical thinking is to compare two responses.

Let’s look at a simplified example.

Response A

The author uses language to ...

(Why “polished” writing doesn’t always earn high marks)

Parents are often confused when they read their teen’s work and think, “That sounds great — why didn’t it score higher?”
The answer usually ...

English Isn’t the Problem. It’s the Pressure.

If your teen groans at the mention of essays, slouches in their chair during English class, or says, "I’m just not good at this" — you’re not alone.

Man...

Have you ever watched your teen try to write a strong sentence… only to butcher it with a word they clearly don’t understand?

Yep — this is what happens when students try to “use academic vocabulary”...