Parents, thank you for your support and involvement!
I have an important requirement for you. Do not write your student's essays for them. It robs them of the chance to learn, and teaches them that you think they are not capable.
Let them make and correct their own mistakes.
You can help by having your child read their essay out loud to you.
Ask them questions:
"What are you trying to say?"
"Where is your evidence?"
"When do you need capitals or periods?"
"Is this word spelled correctly?"
Have them read the rubric with you, and help them understand the assignment better.
Do not write for them.
Better a beginner essay that the student actually wrote than an advanced essay that the student didn't write. Just like with plagiarism, it is vital that these essays be the students' own thoughts and words.
Me ke aloha,
Kumu Becca
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