This essay resource teaches students how to select the type of evidence that best lends weight and credibility to their topics and how to organize the evidence effectively. A chart is provided as a quick reference. Click on pages 2-4 at...

This site details how to make your press release get noticed. Gives information on content, format, and even gives a template for a standard press release.

Presents information on the purpose of brochures, mistakes to avoid, how to write brochure copy, and how to structure brochure.

This article explores how to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word using the styles tool. Written with step-by-step instructions, the article includes information on how to create the table of contents, how to customize it, and...

How to write this letter: Ask the reader for the information you want. If applicable, tell the reader how you learned about the product or service or why you are interested in it. Inform the reader about how to contact you. Thank the...

This is a fun, hands-on lesson from AtoZteacherstuff! Young scholars go through a study of frogs while learning how to interpret and restate factual information.

This is a tutorial which focuses on how to narrow the topic for expository writing, how to determine what information to keep or eliminate, and what questions to ask yourself. Students respond to questions throughout. A comparison is...

Learn steps from the experts on how to write and deliver a great speech. There are tips and graphic organizers for writing. The final step is recording your speech on the Radio Hotline. Listen to other student writing as well.

This detailed resource provides a good tutorial on writing style, whether informal or formal. It explains how to get style through word and sentence choice and includes lots of examples. W.9-10.1d & W.9-10.2e Style/tone/conv,...

This informational site for teachers and students explains the importance of a letter of apology. Then the article articulates the types of information to include in friendly/personal apology letters and in formal/business apology letters.

This Center for Urban Education resource provides a downloadable graphic organizer for students to use when analyzing the evidence that authors use to support a claim. RI.9-10.5 ideas/claims developed. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.8

From a site that specializes in information about special education law, here are tips for parents who do not agree with the IEP. When to tape-record meetings - and Why; writing a thank you letter are just some of the ideas presented.

From a site that specializes in information about special education law, here are tips for parents who do not agree with the IEP. When to tape-record meetings - and Why; writing a thank you letter are just some of the ideas presented.

A detailed and informational look at the process of writing a picture book. From the writing process to the submission of a manuscript, this site will show an aspiring writer how to write and submit a picture book worth reading.

An article which presents instruction and advice for every step of the speech writing process. Topic areas covered include: knowing your audience, organizing your speech, writing your speech, how to practice correctly, and handling...

An excellent tip sheet on how to write and develop a conclusion to a research paper. Includes in-depth information and examples.

An excellent tip sheet on how to write and create the bulk of a research paper: the body includes in-depth information, examples, as well as links to earlier steps in the process such as thesis statements, notecards, outline,...

As Alma explores, she appreciates all the great things about her neighborhood. How can we make observations and celebrate our communities? Students will use a printable Alma's Way My Neighborhood Notebook to observe the people, places,...

Information that can be read or listened to that discusses two methods of how to write effective summaries as well as how to avoid plagiarism when summarizing informational texts. Finally, examples of literary summaries are provided....

This site gives information on the format, layout, and content of a business letter. Also includes examples of business letters.

A learning module that includes seven links to information, activities, and videos on how to write a sonnet.

English Works site has suggestions on how to write an essay to convey helpful information. This site offers examples of eight different types of essays and graphic organizers.

This is the eleventh article in a series that is designed to help the new novel author. This article focuses on how to eliminate needless information in your novel. The key is to not explain too much about the action.

In this reading comprehension lesson unit, students are guided in learning how to find the main theme or idea of a text and understanding how details in the text convey that. Includes lots of exercises and examples, as well as...