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\nEnglish for Emails\n

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\nPrepare young job seekers for the world of work with a nine-unit collection that helps them develop the skills they need to succeed in an online business environment. The collection covers e-mail address formats, domain names,...\n
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\nWhat Famous Landmarks Have You Visited?\n

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\nResponding to blog posts can increase written communication skills, critical thinking skills, and the use of social media as a means for discussion. Kids will compose a blog post in response to the provided article related to famous...\n
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\n\"Proving\n\n
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\nProving the Purpose of Punctuation\n

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\nExplore the importance of correct verbal and written communication in the real world. Middle schoolers brainstorm what their world would be like without punctuation, listen to and read excerpts without punctuation, and record and present...\n
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\n\"Workplace\n\n
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\nWorkplace Communication from Two Points of View\n

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\nStudents explore the significance of communication in the workplace. In this written communication lesson, students review and discuss the attributes of workplace memos prior to writing their own using the provided checklist.\n
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\nAn Ancient Revolution: The Written Word\n

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\nStudents explore the impact of written communication. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students investigate communication from ancient Sumer and discuss its relevance today. Students watch a multimedia presentation about cuneiform...\n
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\nJob Prompt Entries\n

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\nStudents explore the role of journal writing. In this written communication lesson, students discuss the purpose of journals as well as cohesive devices. Students then respond to 2 writing prompts that require them to write using...\n
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\nLesson Plan: A Bird's Tale\n

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\nWho wouldn't love to get a letter from a blue bird? Elementary art enthusiasts analyze the social and historical context of Ason Yellowhair's Navajo piece, Bird and Cornstalk Rug. They examine the construction and images on the rug...\n
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\nLesson: Proposal for a School Sculpture\n

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\nAfter discussing the artistic elements and design process needed to construct the modern sculpture, Lao Tzu, kids get logical. They consider the purposeful use of space in the sculpture, design a modern piece for a specific space at...\n
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\nHow Often Do You Interact with People of Another Race or Ethnicity?\n

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\nIs interacting with people from different backgrounds part of a well-rounded education? A big question awaits young readers as they explore two New York Times articles that discuss modern-day segregation, population statistics, and...\n
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\nPublish a Book\n

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\nHelp your autistic learners to create a story and publish a book. They write simple stories, then turn their stories into books. A picture is drawn for each page of the book and the story is written below. Note: This is a good activity...\n
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\nDo You Have Good Manners?\n

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\nWho cares about manners anyway? According to the New York Times, Mrs. Mason does. Learners read and consider an article which addresses the decline of manners and the impact it has on society. They answer seven critical thinking...\n
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\nLesson Plan: Step by Step\n

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\nYoung authors examine a clay figure in order to learn about the 6+1 Trait writing process. They consider how the art was made or buit up step-by-step, they then write about a process in their own lives that occurs in a similar way. \n
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\nMarch 2, 1877: Hayes Declared Winner in Disputed Presidential Election\n

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\nAfter reading an interesting article comparing the disputed presidential election of 1877 to a similar event in the year 2000, kids blog a response. They read the article, check out the embedded links, then respond to four related...\n
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\nIs TV Stronger Than Ever, or Becoming Obsolete?\n

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\nThe New York Times offers of two articles and two summaries for learners to consider. They read each article and then post a blog response to each of the seven related questions. The topic of the articles asks the question; Is TV...\n
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\nWriting Essays\n

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\nStudents compose expository essays. In this written communication lesson, students examine paragraphs from sample expository essays and then discuss the attributes of well-written essays prior to writing their own expository essays.\n
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\nNote-taking and Organizational Strategies\n

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\nStudents practice taking notes. In this written communication lesson, students discuss the purpose of taking notes and then research note-taking methods using the provided Web site tool. Students practice using one of the note-taking...\n
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\nWriting a Letter of Recommendation\n

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\nStudents compose letters of recommendation. In this written communication lesson, students read sample letters of recommendation and then write their own letters.\n
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\nPersuasive Essay\n

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\nStudents compose persuasive essays. In this written communication lesson, students follow the provided steps to prewrite, draft, and present persuasive essays on topics of their choosing. Rubrics and graphic organizers are provided.\n
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\nExamining Letters to the Editor\n

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\nStudents write letters to the editor. In this written communication lesson, students read sample letters to the editor and use the active voice to compose letters to the editor about issues they are interested in.\n
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\nExamining Letters to the Editor\n

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\nStudents write letters to the editor. In this written communication lesson, students read sample letters to the editor and use the active voice to compose letters to the editor about issues in which they are interested.\n
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\nLetter of Complaint\n

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\nStudents compose letters of complaint. In this written communication lesson, students read sample letters of complaint and use the provided graphic organizer to analyze them.\n
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\nBrochure Writing\n

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\nPupils identify the attributes of informative brochures. In this written communication lesson, students examine sample brochures to investigate the layout and the information presented. Pupils then select topics to create their own...\n
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\nGive and Read Multi-Step Directions\n

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\nStudents give and follow directions. In this written communication lesson, students use the provided step-by-step directions to draw pictures, discuss the importance of adequate directions and then explain to other students how they drew...\n
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\nWriting a Persuasive Essay\n

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\nStudents consider the attributes of persuasive essays. In this written communication lesson students examine sample persuasive essays and discuss their impressions of the essays by completing the provided post-reading strategy. \n
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