Curated OER
Here's an Instant Activity for November 5, 2001
Third graders practice spelling ou words. In this phonics and spelling lesson, 3rd graders brainstorm words using the 'ou' spelling pattern. Students review compound words and brainstorm compounds words. Students complete the 'instant...
Curated OER
Now One Foot, Now the Other
Second graders, working as a whole class, with partners or small groups, use various Web sites to investigate the relationship between generations.
Curated OER
Pen pals
Students explore the idea that where you live affects the way you view the world. They get to know people as individuals breaks down stereotypes.
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.
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.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Count the Fs: Why a Sample Instead of a Census?
In this interactive lecture activity, learners count the number of times the letter F appears in a paragraph. The activity demonstrates that a census may not always give accurate information, and that sample counting can be a more...
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.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Letter of Interest
This informational site provides a well-written letter of interest exemplar.
Library of Congress
Loc: Abraham Lincoln Primary Source Set
The Library of Congress presents Abraham Lincoln's Primary Source Set. Provides numerous examples of primary documents such as handwritten letters to Mary Todd Lincoln, drafts of speeches, and auditory examples of Lincoln's speech at...
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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....
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Resignation Letter
This informational site provides a well-written letter of resignation exemplar.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Reference Letter
This informational site provides a well-written letter of reference exemplar.
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 Letter of Recommendation
This informational site provides a well-written letter of recommendation exemplar.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Letter of Appeal
This informational site provides a well-written letter of appeal exemplar.
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.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Spoonerism
This is a glossary entry for "Spoonerism" including the definition, background information, and examples.