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It is one of the ultimate tests of your writing ability: write an essay responding to a prompt with minimal explanation. These prompts frequently ask you to describe an experience in your life or who you are. The goal is to see how you choose and organize words to talk about yourself. While the best tip is to have confidence and be honest, sometimes we need a little more guidance! This list of tips is a thoughtful one from Khan Academy. 

Plagiarism is a serious offense. Students who have plagiarized have suffered the consequences, including college students being expelled, and scholarships being lost.  At Bayonne High School, we also understand the seriousness of this offense.  Please take all the necessary steps to avoid committing plagiarism. 

Did you know there was a website that listed hundreds of literary devices and definitions all in one place? Literarydevices.net has all the literary devices you need to study in one place. 

The Folger Shakespeare Library is the best place for information on Shakespeare in the United States. In addition to having a real library that offers amazing educational experiences, their website is the best resource for information on Shakespeare and his plays. They are also passionate about making the real Shakespearean language accessible to teenagers, so try this site before looking for a quick and easy translation. This one will help you actually understand the real thing!

One of the most common questions parents ask is how they can help improve their child's reading comprehension. AdLit.org offers seven research-based strategies that are a great starting point!