Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Writing Friendly Letters
This instructional activity teaches students the five parts of a friendly letter. Students will be able to write friendly letters utilizing the writing process. Students will visit various websites to learn more about writing friendly...
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write a Letter of Interest
This student and teacher-friendly site discusses the importance of writing a letter of interest during a job search. In addition, the article discusses the how to make a letter of interest "stand out" from other candidates who are...
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write an Invitation Letter
This student and teacher-friendly site contains the basics related to writing an invitation. In addition, the article discusses the elements to include in a business-related invitation letter. The article also discusses the elements to...
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write an Apology Letter
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.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: I Wanna What?
This lesson plan is centered on word choice and vocabulary and the book, I Wanna Iguana, by Karen Kaufman Orloff. Young students learn to grasp the difference between begging and persuading and apply this knowledge to their own...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Email Clarifying Questions
At the end of this lesson plan, learners will demonstrate the use of commas, clarifying questions, and a friendly letter format by sending an email. Email is part of student's lives, and it is part of the digital landscape they will need...
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write a Cover Letter
This student and teacher-friendly site contains the purpose of writing a cover letter. In addition, the article discusses the format of a good cover letter and elements to include in a good cover letter.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Gold Mountain Webquest
At this site from the Schools of California Online Resources for Education, students will travel back in time as Chinese Immigrants in this detailed WebQuest. By using the resources and links given, students will file a job profile,...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.