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Internet Resources
English Language Arts
Reading
Nonfiction Reading Strategies for Older Students by Teach Hub
Seven Strategies to Teach Students Text Comprehension by Reading Rockets
Teaching Reading with Nonfiction by Bemidji Independent Schools
17 Fun Ways to Teach Reading Comprehension Strategies by Newsela
Writing
Designing Meaningful Writing Assignments by Ohio College Teaching Consortium
Efficient Ways to Improve Student Writing by University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Four Strategies for Effective Writing Instruction by EdWeek
Supporting your middle or high schooler’s writing skills at home by Institute of Education Sciences
Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively from What Works Clearinghouse
10 Tips for Motivating Reluctant Elementary and Middle School Writers by Edutopia
Journal Writing
- Journal Writing by Reading Rockets (best for scaffolding at 4th grade)
- The Personal Connection: Journal Writing across the Curriculum by Toby Fulwiler
- 10 Journal Writing Guidelines for Students to Learn and Use by Become a Writer Today
Letter Writing: Writing to Elected Officials
- Writing Letters to Elected Officials from the Community Toolbox, University of Kansas
- Connect with Your Legislators, by InfOhio
- Find and contact elected officials (USA.Gov)
- Truth to Power: Writing Letters for Change Lesson plan by SPLC Learning for Justice
- Business Letters, by Texas A&M University Writing Center
Historical Narratives
- Prewriting for Historical Narratives by Thoughtful Learning
- Entertaining With the Past: How to Write Engaging Historical Fiction, by Writer’s Digest
Ohio Writing Projects
Ohio University Appalachian Writing Project
National Writing Project at Kent State University
Columbus Area Writing Project by Ohio State University