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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Brochure Writing

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Have your budding authors evaluate various writing styles found in informational brochures. They look for effective writing, compare and contrast styles, and create an assessment.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Voice

For Students 4th - 5th
In these writing style worksheets, students practice developing their writer's voice. Students complete three activities that help them with their writing voice.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Up Close With The Author

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students listen to the teacher read a book entitled, Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. In groups, students create KWL charts concerning the book, the author, and the author's writing style. In groups, students research topics about the book and its...
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Shoreline Community College: Formal Properties of Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
As students become more aware of text complexity, an understanding of the formal properties of literature becomes more important. This is an excellent examination of the kinds of choices writers make that change the way readers receive...
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Handout
Grammar Tips

Ten Common but Easily Corrected Errors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource presents the easiest errors to make when writing. Use this resource to help you proof your work.