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Sharene Duncombe
Sharene Duncombe Vinton, Virginia USA Personal Statement First of all, I believe that teaching is a calling from God and that the best teaching occurs in the context of a relationship between the student and instructor. Because of these things, as a teacher I work...

Allison Cundiff
Allison Cundiff Vinton, Virginia USA Although I am currently working toward a Master of Arts in Teaching from Liberty University, I originally planned to pursue a career in journalism. I earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Liberty University in...
Martha Spencer
Martha Spencer Roanoke, Virginia USA Personal Background: Mrs. Spencer has taught for over 18 years and loves helping students find their purpose and develop their talents. She believes students should learn to think, write and speak well. Mrs. Spencer teaches...

Use the Five Senses in your writing
I recently asked my students to write, and try to include the five senses--sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing--in their essay. These high school students wrote these passages. Watch for how they involve the five senses in their writing. But first, let's see some...
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