A set of two cartoon videos. The first [5:08] explains colons and how they can be used properly in sentences. The second [3:42] introducing dashes, their usage, and how they can be used to create tone.
In this video segment from Nature, scientists work to discover why bees are disappearing.
Contains plans for four 50-minute lessons that ask students to use their five senses for poetry prewriting. In addition to student objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection activities.
This resource provides a citation guide.
Although this site is primarily designed for instructors at the post-secondary level, the information and suggestions given can also be used, with only minor changes, at the high school or middle school levels as well. Learn ways for non-language arts teachers to structure good writing assignments, how to use peer review effectively, and how to handle grading of various types of writing assignments. Grading rubrics are included.
Introduction to basic concepts necessary for delivering an informative speech. Eight different areas are developed from purpose to speech delivery. SL.9-10.4 Presentation
A clear guide to understanding the audience for your writing, this site leads you through steps to help you identify your audience, then structure your writing to meet that audience's needs and expectations. Use links on the right. W.9-10.4 Write/Aud/purp. W.11-12.4 Clear/Coherent Writing; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.5 Develop and strengthen writing
This resource gives guidelines to how to construct the proper business letter format. Complete with detailed instructions and examples.
An in-depth and exhaustive reference from Colorado State, detailing every possible issue within the context of topic selection and refinement in writing. Includes multiple nodes and bullets under each section (links on the right). W.11-12.7 Research
In-depth instructions on critical reading with lots of links to more reading guides and activities. A good site to help improve reading skills to become a better writer.
A detailed source for professional editing and proofreading strategies. Links on the right offer several pages of text for both editing and proofreading, including guidelines and samples for each.
This resource provides information about the process of desktop publishing, including the principles of layout and design.
A thorough and well-researched resource on the history and advantages/disadvantages of print and online publishing. W.9-10.6 Techno
A basic guide concerning how to go about publishing your writing. Includes information about what it means to be published, publication types, and guidelines for submission. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6
Use the links on the right to get a better understanding of purpose in writing including the types of purposes and how audience affects purpose. Click on Purpose and Audience and Purpose and Strategies. W.9-10.4 Write/Audience/Purpose; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.5 Develop and strengthen writing
This resource explores the various types and uses of descriptions in writing. Includes in-depth information about the definition, uses, and types of descriptive detail.
This guide is about the many facets and considerations involved when writing a summary. Also provides the reader options for which type of summary they are interested in researching, and provides a detailed analysis of each. Th e links on the right will guide you to the desired summary style including position or reaction summaries.
A guide to the world of writing in the scientific field. Includes information about scientific-format papers, abstracts, hypotheses and results, and provides several examples.
Provides coloring pages for each letter of the alphabet in three styles: traditional, cursive, and modern. Each page features a printed upper and lower case letter of the particular style as well as an illustration of something that starts with that letter. Full page PDFs of each letter are available (require Adobe Reader).
Here is Shakespeare's comedy, The Comedy of Errors, as it appeares in The Oxford Shakespeare. Choose the scene you want to read.