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Wisconsin State Reading Association (Wsra)
Learn about the goals, membership, publications, and committees of this affiliate of the International Reading Association. Links also take you to useful reading resources and to its hotline, which allows members to be a part of an...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Grade 2 on Demand Writing Samples
This resource is provided by the Vermont Writing Collaborative. Many examples of student's on-demand opinon writings are included. Students had been prompted to decide which kind of pet is best, a cat or a dog.
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2nd Grade Meld Lessons Aligned to Ccss
This unit plan includes reading and writing lessons connected to opinion writing. This resource was developed by the Academic English Mastery Program from the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Body Paragraphs
This Purdue University OWL (Online Writing Lab) provides information related to writing body paragraphs for argumentative essays.
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Freeology: Journal Topics
Encourage students to write in their journals with this extensive selection of journal topics.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Sample Academic Proposals
This Purdue University OWL (Online Writing Lab) provides samples of academic proposals.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Submitting an Undergraduate Journal Article
This Purdue University OWL (Online Writing Lab) provides a sample of an undergraduate journal article.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: The Basic Business Letter
This lesson from Purdue's online writing lab details both the parts of a business letter and the various formats for one, including block, modified block, and semi-block. Great resource for getting started writing a professional letter.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Writing for a North American Business Audience
This lesson gives guidelines for business writing in Western (North American) culture. From Purdue University.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: General Writing Resources
This helpful resource details the process of writing, including how to plan, write, and revise. Content also includes the different types or genres of writing, and exercises in grammar and mechanics.
University of North Carolina
Writing Center: Handouts and Links
Resources for the writer of academic papers, with specific guidance about the mechanics of writing, citations, and effective expression. Lots of detail and lots of examples.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
Ato Zteacherstuff: Report Writing in Primary Grades
This is a fun, hands-on lesson from AtoZteacherstuff! Students go through a study of frogs while learning how to interpret and restate factual information.
British Council
British Council: Essays: Structure 2
This website provides tips to writing which develops an argument. When writing an essay, show that the writer can construct a coherent argument and employ critical thinking skills, as well as support an argument with evidence.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: English 4; Introduction
A learning module through which students learn to navigate an online course, learn course policies, understand course structure, and complete a diagnostic writing assignment.
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Pressbooks: Virginia Western Community College: Let's Get Writing!
This is an open textbook created to assist students in their writing efforts. Topics covered include critical reading, rhetorical analysis, writing arguments, steps in the writing process, rhetorical modes, using credible sources, citing...
Ingles Mundial
Ingles Mundial: Intermediate Level
Improve English language proficiency at this comprehensive ELL (English Language Learner) site for Spanish-speaking students. It is subdivided into eight areas of language development: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension,...
Ingles Mundial
Ingles Mundial: Beginning Level
Improve English language proficiency at this comprehensive ELL (English Language Learner) site for Spanish speaking students. This section is subdivided into eight areas of language development: vocabulary, grammar, listening...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reading to Learn Academy, Grade 5 Additional Resources
This website provides links to teacher resources to effectively teach reading to learn skills. These include topics for all learners and ESL learners. Learning resources for Word Study and Recognition, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reading to Learn Academy, Grade 4 Additional Resources
This website provides links to teacher resources to effectively teach reading to learn skills. These include topics for all learners and ESL learners. Learning resources for Word Study and Recognition, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Literacy Achievement Academy, Grade 3: Additional Resources
This website provides links to teacher resources to effectively teach reading to learn skills. These include topics for all learners and ESL learners. Learning resources for Word Study and Recognition, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Literacy Achievement Academy, Grade 2: Additional Resources
This is a collection of links to teacher resources for teaching literacy to 2nd graders. It includes reading comprehension, word recognition, vocabulary, fluency, differentiated instruction, and using assessment data.
abcteach
Abcteach: Personification Form [Pdf]
Form reinforces the concept of personification with examples and room for students to create their own.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Reading Writing & 'Rithmetic in the One Room Schoolhouse
Comparing and contrasting are skills that are utilized in this lesson plan. Teacher resources and detailed activities will help the learners learn about the schools in early America.
abcteach
Abcteach: Biography Book Report Form [Pdf]
Great printable resource to help students write a report on a biography. Touches on major elements and encourages personal reflection.