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Effective Writing Instruction

Resources to provide effective writing instruction.

Journal Topics for Self Understanding

Journal Topics for Self Understanding

Evaluating Supporting Details in Writing

A Worksheet and Rubric for Evaluating Supporting Details.

Writing Across the Curriculum

Across the nation, businesses are repeating that writing skills are extremely important for graduating seniors. Teaching reading and writing falls on all teachers. Find out how you can integrate writing in all classes throughout the curriculum with these great tips and ideas.

Writing Topics

Want students to write expository or persuasive essays in your classes? Here are some great essay prompts for classes throughout the curriculum.

Make Your Life Easier with Rubrics

Grading writing assignments can sometimes seem like guesswork. That's where rubrics come in. Rubrics are important for grading writing in a more objective manner by providing guidelines for awarding points and grades.

Writing a Five Paragraph Essay

Don't miss this simple step by step guide to writing a five paragraph essay. It could also be given as a handout to students.

Online Writing Help

Get pointers from the Bowling Green State University Online Writing Lab.

Paradigm - Online Writing Assistant

This site has wealth of information with corresponding writing assignments which could be used for independent study.

Purdue University Online Writing Lab

Don't miss this rich source of information including references, handouts and more.

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