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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Sum of Its Parts

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Inspired by Julianna's understanding (from the novel Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen) that "A painting is more than the sum of its parts," learners will describe a memorable place that evokes a certain feeling or emotion. Students will...
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Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Toefl Practice Site: Coherence and Unity

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site discusses coherence achieved through major and minor connector transitions. Examples are given, and there is a link to an exercise meant for the particular class this site was designed for, still useful practice for anyone....
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Flow: Shorter to Longer

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson discusses improving the flow of writing by progressing from shorter elements to longer elements. W.9-10.3c seq/coherent
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Clarity: Avoiding Assumptions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson discusses avoiding assumptions about the reader. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.4