Curated OER
Using Spatial Organization in Writing
In this using spatial organization in writing worksheet, students read the explanation of spatial organization, interactively explore a photograph, record their impressions, compare various impressions, then write an essay telling an...
Curated OER
Basic Feature Interviewing
Young scholars act as reporters to develop interview skills. In this interview lessons, students develop the skills needed to use anecdotes and quotes to make an interview interesting. They practice asking questions over and above the 5...
Curated OER
An Anecdote is Worth a Thousand Pictures
Students identify anecdotes in speeches and the purposes that politicians use the anecdotes for. They create personal anecdotes for the class to hear, and students decide if the anecdote is real or fabricated.
Curated OER
Language Arts: Persuasion
Students examine the characteristics of persuasive writing. They identify arguments, supporting details, and discuss how to reorganize and present information in more effective ways. Students compose their own essays and discuss their...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Revising the Persuasive Essay: Appropriate Appeals
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] You will learn strategies for evaluating and revising essays so that they contain the appropriate appeals.
Other
Index of Collection of Old Newspaper Anecdotes
Jim Lyons's collection of historical newspaper anecdotes, articles, quotes, and bits and pieces from old newspapers are listed in this index. With a click of the mouse you can read and see many examples.
Other
L'histoire en Questions: Quizs, Anecdotes Et Temoignages Historiques
Many anecdotes, stories or evidence and historic games.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Facts
This lesson clarifies what writers mean when using the term "facts." This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.