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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Writing Center Tips & Tools

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The documents and videos collected here touch on most aspects of good academci writing, and all aspects of the writing process. Students can choose from the many topics to address the specific skill or concept they need to master.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art: Compare/contrast

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Students choose two works of art from twenty-six choices available. Each work has a picture followed by brief factual information. Students compare and contrast the two works based on information presented with both words and pictures....
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Unit Plan
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Ged Essay Writing Formula for Success

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module, students review the format for a five-paragraph essay, which is the second part of the GED Writing Test.
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Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Personal Storytelling With Accordion Books [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this lesson plan, young scholars use the structure of an accordion book to identify parts of an essay: introduction, three supporting details, and conclusion. They then compose a personal story using events from the past school year...
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: 3.1: Expository Essay

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to write an expository essay by providing evidence that supports a thesis, articulating concepts and information correctly and concisely, understanding the...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Understanding Comics

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Using the book Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud as the primary resource, this unit focuses on comics as a tool for communication. Students participate in activities which include journal and essay writing, a...
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Using Khan Academy's Sat Essay Practice

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a quick guide to how to improve your essay-writing on Official SAT Practice.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: About the Writing Sample

For Students 9th - 10th
On Test Day, you'll be asked to write one sample essay after you've completed the scored sections of the LSAT. The writing sample isn't scored, but copies are sent to all law schools to which you apply. This article gives tips on writing...
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Joe Landsberger

Study Guides & Strategies: Writing Persuasive Essays

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site focuses on the student learning how to write strong persuasive essays. Strategies are provided to help the student complete a persuasive writing assignment.
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Handout
University of Richmond

University of Richmond: What Is Analysis?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the University of Richmond defines analysis through two sample paragraphs. It also contains a brief section on using analysis. A very brief site, but good, factual information is provided.
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Handout
Other

Writing Den: Essay Builder: Definition Essay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
General information and guidelines about writing definition essays. Be sure to look over the entire site for lots of information about writing.
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Handout
Other

Oakland Writes: Student Exemplars: Sixth Grade: Expository Essay [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
An expository essay written by a sixth-grader with notes calling attention to important writing concepts evident in the essay including a well-written title, opening sentence, thesis, main ideas, supporting details, and more.
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Other

Oakland Writes: Student Exemplars: Seventh Grade: Persuasive Essay [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
A persuasive essay written by a seventh-grader with notes calling attention to important writing concepts evident in the essay including a well-written title, opening sentence, opinion statement, supporting details, call to action, and...
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Handout
Other

Hamilton: Essentials of Effective Persuasive Essays

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides good insight on how to structure a well organized effective persuasive essay.
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Article
Leaf Group

E How: Discover: How to Write a Statistical Paper

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An explanation of how to write a paper that reports statistical information and analysis.
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Lesson Plan
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Predicting Weather

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Site from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation combines Science and Social Studies. As students examine the various methods of predicting the weather, in Colonial Williamsburg.
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Unit Plan
Love To Know Media

Your Dictionary: Teaching Essay Writing in Secondary Schools

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site focuses on teaching essay writing to high school students including the basic five-paragaph essay, tips for teaching essay writing, and examples of guides.
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Website
Other

English 100: Persuasive Essay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial provides writing instructions and ideas to help the student in preparing a persuasive essay.
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Other

Oakland Writes: Student Exemplars: Eighth Grade: Literary Analysis [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
A literary analysis essay written by an eighth-grader with notes calling attention to important writing concepts evident in the essay including a well-written title, opening sentence, logical analysis, supporting details including quotes...