Grades 7 to 8 - Staking a Claim

In their transition to high school, seventh and eighth graders develop their ability to express themselves logically, clearly, and with effective use of detail. Practicing expressive skills such as connecting observation to emotion, avoiding clichés, and using strong verbs strengthens students’ ability to convey their unique perspective and “hook” the reader. Focusing on a single topic or theme, students are able to establish an argument and use evidence to back up what they claim. They also learn to identify and eliminate common technical errors such as inconsistent verb tense, sentence fragments, and run-on sentences. The WEX Method™ helps students discover the power of their own voices and trains them to assess their writing carefully and critically so that errors are minimized.

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