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About Writing: A Guide eBookAbout Writing: A Guide eBook
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Open Oregon Educational Resources
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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About Writing: A Guide

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Ever wish writing was as easy as 1,2,3? About Writing: A Guide outlines the steps to successful writing. The guide begins by explaining the types of writing and then takes readers through the process. The guide even includes a section devoted to grammar and conventions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

types of writing, writing strategies, the writing process

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign grammar sections for independent study, then create assignments to test mastery of the information
  • Divide the book into sections for scholars to study and present

Classroom Considerations

  • The book is viewable online, downloadable, and printable

Pros

  • Lists examples for the types of writing
  • Includes checklist for writers to use

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.2.a W.9-10.3.a W.9-10.4

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