Curated OER
Boomtime
Pupils view a short film about the rise of prosperity after World War II. They examine the role of status symbols and owning vehicles. They compare and contrast advertisements from the 1950's with those from the 1990's.
Curated OER
Conservation
Fifth graders examine how destructive fishing practices affect the health of coral reefs. They watch a Powerpoint Presentation, conduct an experiment, and in small groups create a Powerpoint Presentation.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Embedding Direct Quotations and Incorporating Indirect Quotations
This lesson focuses on the correct methods for using both direct and indirect quotations. We will explore how properly written direct quotations can fall into one of three categories: acceptable, better, or best, depending on how...
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Quotation Marks: Rules How to Use Them Correctly
This page focuses on the rules for using quotation marks correctly including general rules, when to use quotation marks; run-in and block quotations; quotation mark rules: quotations and capitalization, quotation marks and other...
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Quotation Marks
Use this site to learn how to properly use quotation marks in stories, poems, articles, and speeches.
Other
When to Use and Not to Use Quotation Marks
This site provides information on the correct usage of quotation marks, along with examples for each rule discussed.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Using Sources: Quotation
This lesson plan focuses on integrating source material using direct quotations including examples and a chart of when to use them.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Quotation Marks
This tutorial illustrates when it's appropriate to use quotation marks in your writing.
The Tongue Untied
The Tongue Untied: Quotation Marks
Learn more about using quotation marks properly through this informative resource. Students and teachers will benefit from this helpful site.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Types of Quotes
Notes and examples explaining different types of quotes including: direct, indirect, short, long, and numbers.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Quotation Marks
Learn about how to use quotation marks correctly to quote poetry, prose, and long and short quotes. Also, find guidelines on using quotation marks when writing dialogue and when using other punctuation.
Other
Ivcc: Integrating and Using Quotations Properly
Written for a college composition course, the ideas in this article are valid for journalists as well. The article gives examples of each of the 4 ways to use quotations in writing. W.9-10.2b Strong Support, L.9-10.2b Colons
Grammarly
Grammarly Handbook: Evidence
This page focuses on the evidence to support points in an essay. Be sure you have enough support for each point and that the points are strong ones. It also suggests you double check both direct and indirect quotations in your paper to...
Grammarly
Grammarly Handbook: Shifts in Writing
Five areas to edit for shifts in writing: Consistent Point of View, Consistent Verb Tenses, Verbs Consistent in Mood and Voice, Shifts from Indirect to Direct Questions/Quotations, and Shifts from British to American English. Each area...
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Implicit Character Traits Worksheet
In this learning module, students will practice making inferences about character traits. A worksheet is provided to practice with finding implicit character traits. This module is designed to support Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III students.
Other
Writing Effective Leads
Do you know your news elements? Can you spot the most important one? This site helps you spot different kinds of leads, and which news element they emphasize. Includes an exercise for use in your own classroom.