Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Developing a Thesis and Introduction (English Iii Writing)
In this lesson, students will learn how to develop a thesis and an introduction for a research project. W.11-12.2a Intro/Format
abcteach
Abcteach: Student Writing Checklist
Excellent printable writing checklist that helps students proofread their pieces and pay attention to elements of strong writing.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Character Credo Poems
Build your student's vocabulary, word choice and voice by asking them to write from the perspective of a particular character. Lesson plan incorporates the R.A.F.T.S. strategy: role, audience, format, topic and strong verb.
Georgia Department of Education
Georgia Virtual Learning: Nonfiction and Mla Format
In this module, students will learn about nonfiction and the research process as it pertains to writing about nonfiction. Also students will learn MLA (Modern Language Association) Format and practice using MLA format in writing and...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Research Process: Mla Documentation
This lesson focuses on MLA documentation including MLA paper formatting, Works Cited citations, and in-text citations. It includes multiple videos and a slide show, a practice activity, and a self-check.
Other
The Art of Writing a Press Release
This site provides information on the process of writing an effective press release.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Compare & Contrast as an Idea Springboard
In this Writers Workshop lesson, students read Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel to learn about writing that compares and contrasts to things. This format can be used to write about many different topics in curricular areas and...
Other
Yukon College: Reading & Writing Academic Articles [Pdf]
This detailed guide provides background information about the purpose and structure of journal articles, then walks the reader step-by-step through the reading process. Additional resources are included.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Solving Linear Inequalities: Introduction and Formatting
This resource demonstrates how to solve linear inequalities step-by-step and shows four different solution formats/notations viz. inequality notation, set notation, interval notation, and the last "notation" which is more of an...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Listen, Look, and Learn: An Information Gathering Process
This lesson models an information-gathering process for primary learners as they listen to and look at resources, seeking information pertinent to the questions on an information wheel. Guiding the listening, looking, and learning...
Joe Landsberger
Study Guides and Strategies: Expository Essays
This page has eight basic steps for writing expository essays: select topic, write the thesis, choose a method of development, organize, write topic sentences for body paragraph, write the body paragraphs, write an introduction, and...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Volcano Theories May Need Revision
From ABC News in Science, Anna Salleh's article discusses controversial research by Professor John Tarduno which suggests new ideas toward the formation of chain volcanic islands.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Two Easy to Make Classroom Book Formats
In this article, the author gives directions about how to conduct book-making projects with students. Directions for making concertina books, often referred to as accordion books, and single-section binding books are included in the...
Other
Multimedia Schools: Moving Every Child Ahead the Big6
This article looks at applying the Big6 process to issues raised by No Child Left Behind legislation. The goal of the Big6 process is to improve performance by improving thinking through application of information technology skills. This...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Justice and Injustice
In this self-guided unit, you will be exploring the themes of justice and injustice. Included are lessons, self-assessments, background information, and learning activities. At the end of the unit, you will follow the research process to...
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Perfect Your Resume
The resume is an essential part of the job search process. Once you find the perfect employer, you must send them a resume that makes you look like the perfect employee. Online resources can help, whether you have 20 years of experience...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Iste Nets: Birthstone Project With a Multimedia Twist
This interdisciplinary project on birthstones, provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), focuses on research skills, writing skills, and the ability to put together an electronic presentation.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Team Up!
Students explore the physical and psychological effect of stress and tension on human beings. They develop their observing, thinking, writing and teamwork skills by working on a group art project and reporting about it. They learn about...