Curated OER
Reading Comprehension
In this similarities and differences worksheet, students identify the strategy of reading for similarities and differences. Students study a Venn diagram and then complete their own Venn diagram for similarities and differences in a text.
Curated OER
Here's an Instant Activity for November 5, 2001
Third graders practice spelling ou words. In this phonics and spelling instructional activity, 3rd graders brainstorm words using the 'ou' spelling pattern. Students review compound words and brainstorm compounds words. Students complete...
Curated OER
A Sense of West Virginia
Students consider their perceptions of the world through their 5 senses while visiting the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson, students discover how knowing about the past helps with their understanding of...
Curated OER
Computations and Subtraction
First graders solve addition and subtraction problems for the number of boys and girls in the school. In this computations and subtraction lesson, 1st graders review using addition and subtraction to solve problems.
Other
Use the Correct Business Letter Format
This site gives information on the format, layout, and content of a business letter. Also includes examples of business letters.
Other
Speak Speak: Making Requests in Emails and Letters
We often have to make requests and ask for things in our letters and emails. To do this, we use phrases like 'could you' and 'would you.' Here we can see some examples of requests using these. Note the different levels of politeness.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Interview Thank You Letter
This informational site provides a well-written thank you letter exemplar. This example of a thank you letter is intended as a follow-up to an interview.
TES Global
Tes: Letters: Formal & Informal
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides explanations for different modes of writing. Examples of informal and formats are provided.
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write an Apology Letter
This informational site for teachers and students explains the importance of a letter of apology. Then the article articulates the types of information to include in friendly/personal apology letters and in formal/business apology letters.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Farewell Letter
This informational site provides a well-written farewell letter exemplar.
English Plus+
Capitalizing in Letters
This page gives information and examples about capital letters in letters.
Other
Grammar Monster: Capital Letters With North, East, South, and West
Information and examples showing when and when not to capitalize directions.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Apology Letter (Business)
This informational site provides a well-written letter of apology exemplar. This letter of apology is a model for use in relation to a business issue.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Resignation Letter
This informational site provides a well-written letter of resignation exemplar.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Letter of Recommendation
This informational site provides a well-written letter of recommendation exemplar.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Reference Letter
This informational site provides a well-written letter of reference exemplar.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Letter of Appeal
This informational site provides a well-written letter of appeal exemplar.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Letter of Interest
This informational site provides a well-written letter of interest exemplar.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Spoonerism
This is a glossary entry for "Spoonerism" including the definition, background information, and examples.
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Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian in Your Classroom: Introduction to the Nature Journal [Pdf]
Smithsonian in the Classroom presents "Introduction to the Nature Journal." Teachers can download this comprehensive teaching package in which students will practice and develop their skills of writing observations and making hypotheses....
English Club
English Club: English Alphabet
This EnglishClub reference provides information about the English alphabet including examples of upper and lower case letters, alphabetical order, and the following font styles: cursive, serif, sans-serif, fantasy, and fixed-width.
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Parentheses
This entry explains the uses for parentheses and provides examples.
Colorado State University
Colorado State Writing Center: Introduction: Writing Memos
This resource includes information on the definition, purpose, audience, format, and types of memos.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Your Resume
Relevant information on how to start and complete an effective resume. Resume styles are posted, and examples are given.