Persuasive Essays: A Common Mistake
One of the most common mistakes writers make on expository or persuasive essays: overusing “I” and writing in the first-person....
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Apr
Author: MEK Review
27
Apr
Writing Lab Success: Messy to Montage
Jacob (grade 3) attended Writing Lab and his writing improved enough to be included in MEK's magazine!...
27
Apr
Why Not to Use “You” in Persuasive Essays
The second person, imperative voice can make the reader act or respond. However, "you" shouldn't be used in persuasive essays. Find out why!...
26
Jun
REPORT: MEK Labs Year One
The first year of MEK Labs (Math, Reading, Writing, and Literacy) has now concluded with great success....
09
May
The Math Behind the Movies: An Interview
We thought you'd enjoy this article on the TED Blog about what kind of math goes into making movies at Pixar....
13
Mar
From ESL to SSAT 98th Percentile
Justin K.., an 8th grader, got top SSAT scores with the help of MEK's SSAT tutoring program....
13
Feb
Parents’ Guide to Common Core State Standards
Here is what every parent needs to know about Common Core State Standards and what it means for your child....
05
Feb
MEK SAT II Success Story: A Two-Week Plan
Joseph C., a senior in high school, enrolled in MEK’s SAT II Chemistry program. Read his success story and how MEK helped his SAT Subject exam score jump nearly 200 points!...