Posts by Suzanne Zweizig
GAITHERSBURG BOOK FESTIVAL
On Saturday, May 21, District Writers’ Academy is excited to participate, for the first time, in the Gaithersburg Book Festival, a long-standing and beloved tradition for lovers of books and…
Read MoreTips for Writing the College Common App Essay
Helping students with their college Common App essay is one of my favorite jobs as a writing teacher. It’s a great way to learn more about my students-even those I…
Read MoreThe Importance of Imperfection
When I give my students a writing exercise, I often write along with them, sharing my draft as they share theirs with me. It surprises me that, after all this…
Read MoreHow to Win a Writing Award
When I first met R he was depleted. It was the first week of his sophomore year of high school, and he came to our first writing tutoring session directly…
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