Quill has added two new tools to help students write

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Quill is a is a free, web-based tool that provides personalized, interactive writing and grammar activities. ‘Students using Quill learn writing and grammar skills by writing sentences and proofreading passages.

Source: Two New Tools to Enhance Students Writing ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

I had never heard of Quill before, but it looks like it would be a helpful tool in the ELA classroom. It’s free to use, and offers a ton of features for the middle and high school classroom.

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