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Better Lesson: Writing a Topic & Concluding Paragraph for the Essay

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
This lesson is a final step towards supporting young scholars to practice writing an informative/explanatory paragraph conveying complex ideas and presenting information clearly and accurately. Second-grade students can usually write a...
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Emory University

Emory the Human Costs of Exiting and Revising Trade and Investment Agreements

For Students 9th - 10th
Helpful presentation of information to explain the theories, issues, and debate as to why so many people are opposed to globalization. Helpful resource in understanding anti-globalization arguments.
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Wheeling Jesuit University: How to Write a Cause Effect Essay [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This writing lab explains the terms "cause" and "effect" and how to write cause-effect essays.
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W. W. Norton

W. W. Norton: The Research Essay: Integrating Source Material Into the Essay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Information about integrating source material into an research essay. SL.11-12.2 Eval&Integrate sources
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W. W. Norton

W.w. Norton & Company: Elements of the Essay: Thesis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An explanation and examples of interpretive claims and evaluative claims in a thesis statement. Click on list on the right for more information about elements of the essay.
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W. W. Norton

W. W. Norton & Company: Lit Web: Types and Functions of Secondary Sources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Information about secondary sources as they are used when writing a research essay.
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University of Queensland Australia: Search Techniques: Plan Your Search

For Students 9th - 10th
Just as you should plan your essay before starting to write, you should also plan your search strategy before searching for information. The more thought you put into planning, and the more systematic you are, the more relevant your...