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May 29, 2014

The mortal wounds of the red pen

May 29, 2014/ Mary-Rose MacColl

In one study, university students associated red pen marks on essays more negatively than any other colour. The researchers went as far as concluding that using a red pen is like shouting at someone.

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Dr Seuss, children, editing, Toronto
June 23, 2013

How not to get children reading or why Superman and Andy Griffiths are superheroes

June 23, 2013/ Mary-Rose MacColl
How not to get children reading or why Superman and Andy Griffiths are superheroes

Hmph, I thought, books about poo and ancient Egypt hardly count towards developing a literary sensibility.

 

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June 23, 2013/ Mary-Rose MacColl/
andy griffiths, ivan southall, kids, reading, Superman, Dr Seuss, Children's Book Council

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