Students will distinguish effective from ineffective approaches to writing instructions.

Learn about process analysis, writing procedurals texts, the steps of the writing process, and cause and effect in this unit. Also, examine patterns of organization in writing. A handy chart shows common organizational patterns which...

Determine the speed of an object using three different methods and to compare the accuracy and precision of the results of each method.

This site shows exactly how to write a memo. The site talks about the components to use: header, purpose, summary, discussion, action.

Complete teaching unit for 9th Grade Thematic Unit: "Education." Students will read six informational texts focusing on the essential question: "How can education be used to create change?" They will gather information from their...

This EnglishClub reference page provides the definition for "abbreviation" and then provides a chart with examples of abbreviations.

A great reference when writing business messages or letters. Discusses the most important issues involved in business writing and an organizational system for them.

A good reference to consider when writing professionally (as in business/technical writing). Includes brief structural examples.

Students will write in a technical genre. "Technical writing conveys specific information about a technical subject to a specific audience for a specific purpose. The words and graphics of technical writing are meant to be practical:...

An excellent interactive site which allows students to take notes as well as organize, plan, and revise their writing, as well as assist with reading skills. Provides several options for student creativity and improvement concerning...

This website focuses on page layout and more specifically the length of paragraphs and lines as found in emails.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are able to interact with the flipchart to review acceptable styles for formatting reports and letters.

This resource presents rules and guidelines for formatting reports.

A model of a quick survey to give students to help them activate their prior knowledge of subject matter. Alter this survey to suit your particular subject.