These are general tips that can be referred to all year. They feature HABITS that can really make a difference in your students' writing.Gently asking "Did you read it aloud?" rather than saying "You need to read it aloud," is key. If the teacher says "Do this", it can create helplessness and even resentment in the student. The tips are: Tip #1: Read it aloud. Reading aloud is MAGIC! Tip #2: Check your spelling. Every word! Tip #3: Check your paragraphing. Your reader will thank you! Tip #4: Ad