Selective Highlighting/Underlining is used to help students organize what they have read by selecting what is important. This strategy teaches students to highlight/underline ONLY the key words, phrases, vocabulary, and ideas that are...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will write simple, non-chronological reports from known information (e.g., from own experience or from existing text), using notes made to organize and present ideas. Students will learn to...

This site has a great unit that leads students all the way through the writing process while composing a persuasive paper. Includes a teacher guide, mini-lessons, assessment rubric, and worksheets to help out at each step of the way.

A printable inquiry search graphic organizer to help students organize questions and sub questions while working through the research process. Directions on how to use this type of graphic organize as well as lists of teaching ideas and...

Using "Science Times" at NewYorkTimes.com, students will listen to podcasts to learn about and share science ideas that are currently in the news. By organizing and summarizing science thoughts, students will be able to effectively share...

The Power Essay, like the power paragraph, focuses on helping students understand the structure of a piece of expository writing. The "power" concept teaches students to organize their ideas according to levels of specificity and to...

A printable, two-page graphic organizer to help students brainstorm ideas and write a rough draft of a haiku. Directions on how to use this type of graphic organize as well as lists of teaching ideas and related resources are also provided.

A printable double-entry journal page along with directions on how to use this type of graphic organize, as well as lists of teaching ideas and related resources.

A printable exit slip to use with any topic. Directions on how to use this type of graphic organize as well as lists of teaching ideas and related resources are also provided.

A printable K-W-L-S sheet to help students activate prior knowledge, ask questions, record new learning, and then ask additional questions to extend inquiry beyond the text . Directions on how to use this type of graphic organize as well...

A printable graphic organizer for students to use when making text to self, text, and world connections while reading a text. Directions on how to use this type of graphic organize as well as lists of teaching ideas and related resources...

A printable narrative pyramid where students can record information about a story including the character, setting, problem, main events, and solution. Directions on how to use this type of graphic organize as well as lists of teaching...

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Use outlines, notes, graphic organizers, and lists to help you evaluate and organize your ideas.

A tip sheet on how to create and outline for a research paper.

This article by Byron Walsh focuses on writing a talking points paper for a public speaker which consists of researched, accurate information provided in bulleted lists with follow up sentences on specific topics.

An explanation and example of a thesis statement.

Explanations and examples of writing introductions and conclusions.