Prepare to write by posing and answering questions about the theme of isolation in A Lesson Before Dying.

We will prepare to write by analyzing the culminating task for A Lesson Before Dying guidebook unit. This will help us understand the task and prepare to gather evidence.

Revise the organization of your writing to a prompt to make sure the structure is appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience.

One of the more complete lists of proofreader's marks. Includes meanings and examples of their use. Divides marks into seven categories: style of type, position, spacing, insertion and deletion, paragraphing, punctuation, and miscellaneous. W.9-10.5 Writing Process

This lesson introduces the concept of proofreading. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Proofreading." [3:22]

This lesson contains strategies for proofreading your assignments. Use the links on the left for a step-by-step method for proofreading and editing for grammar and mechanics. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.5

Real-world writing allows students and teachers to connect the dots between writing in the classroom by classifying writing into six areas: Express and Reflect; Inform and Explain; Evaluate and Judge; Inquire and Explore; Analyze and Interpret; Take a Stand/Propose a Solution.

Welcome to Research 4 Success! The content within this course has been selected to supplement the instruction of research and information literacy skills for students in grades 9-12. Educators can use the content from the lessons and units in conjunction with a research project.Content within this course was selected to support the development of research skills. In this course, students will learn how to develop a research topic and generate questions to guide research. Students will learn how to find, evaluate, and organize information. Students will learn how to use information ethically by publishing and presenting their research.

This package includes graphic organizers, materials, and infographics to support students in grades 6-10 during research and inquiry. 

Prepare to write by previewing the culminating task for Romeo and Julie to help understand the task.

Prepare to write by previewing the section diagnostic to help understand the task.

Prepare to write by previewing the section diagnostic. This will help you understand the writing task.

Revise the organization of your work to make sure the structure is appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. This will help develop work that is clear and coherent.

An editing/proofreading checklist is often helpful when you read your own work, or someone else's. This site helps you edit for capitalization, sentence fragments, verb tense, and punctuation. Included is a brief video about sentence fragments. W.9-10.5 Writing Process

Under the heading "Peer Editing Strategies," you'll find two links, "Do's and Don't of Written Commentary." and "Peer Editing Guide." The first emphasizes being helpful and considerate. The second lists questions to consider when reviewing a peer's writing. Questions cover the thesis statement, coherence and clarity, content, and style. Suggestions for marking the draft also given. Check the links on the right for more editing tips such as Sentence Structure and Mechanics.

This twelve-item checklist is linked to short explanations that include an example of the error, followed by revisions. W.9-10.5 Writing Process

If you are looking for ways to make your writing clearer and more concise, check out this site. Many helpful hints are given here. Information can be downloaded in PDF format. L.11-12.3a Syntax