Types of Writing Teacher Resources

This explanation of the history of writing traces writing from the use of "Counting tokens," to the development of the Roman alphabet. The pictures of how writing has progressed over time is very interesting and helpful.

This instructional activity will allow students an opportunity to create a book about the different characteristics of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and insects. This instructional activity can be used as a wrap-up project for a unit...

This resource explores four tips for writers: "Center Your Thinking," "Organize Your Thinking," "Specify Your Thoughts," and "Present Your Thoughts Clearly." The information is presented in an easy-to-follow outline with examples given...

This handout explores how to effectively incorporate evidence to support your claims into your paper. It provides weak and strong examples to show effective ways to incorporate evidence clearly and cohesively. W.9-10.1c...

Links to one hundred second grade activities arranged by skill set and designed to improve reading and writing. All activities are in PDF format and are ready to print and use. They can be downloaded individually, according to skill set,...

This site features a lesson plan for how middle school young scholars can learn to reflect on poetry readings. Students and teachers will benefit from this informative resource.

Alphabet Recognition Poems: Mrs. Alphabet

Not sure what a definition paper is? This is a great site from the Capital Community College to help you with developing a definition. Includes a sample essay and guiding questions.

The documents and videos collected here touch on most aspects of good academci writing, and all aspects of the writing process. Students can choose from the many topics to address the specific skill or concept they need to master.

What are purposes in writing? Use this site from the University of Missouri-Rolla to learn more about the parts of the communication model. W.9-10.10 Write Routinely

Revise means to take another look at something. If you are not satisfied with your story, this is the step where you add details, dialog, and action to make the story more interesting.

Use the ideas on this page to help your students create mini-mysteries.

This lesson explains the purpose of a lead and introduces students to 6 different types of leads they can use in their writing.

This site focuses on the student learning how to write strong persuasive essays. Strategies are provided to help the student complete a persuasive writing assignment.

This resource provides good insight on how to structure a well organized effective persuasive essay.

As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize focusing on specific forms of writing, this site discusses describing people as a type of descriptive writing.

As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize focusing on specific forms of writing, this site discusses describing scenes as a type of descriptive writing. W.9-10.3d Precise/sensory details

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the structure and composition of a Diamond Poem. After studying the characteristics of a poem, students have the opportunity to construct one of their own.

"Students will analyze and interpret letters to the editor, and use this information to write their own." Lesson plan indicated for 6th grade, could be adapted for Elementary School.

This tutorial provides writing instructions and ideas to help the student in preparing a persuasive essay.

This site has a fun way to explore your senses. While eating a lifesaver, students observe their senses and write down what they discover. Great idea, but not many details in the lesson plan.

EnglishClub provides information about different forms of "type" on this resource. Functions of "bold" and "italics" are discussed.