Title: Multiple Lessons on Writing
Description: This offers multiple lessons on writing, the writing process, fragments and run-ons, nouns, verbs, etc. These lessons are also appropriate for ESL students.
Standard(s):
[ELA] (5) 7: Compose expository texts using an introductory paragraph that includes a main idea; supporting paragraphs with a minimum of three reasons, explanations, or steps in a process; and a conclusion.
[ELA] (5) 8: Express meaning through writing varied sentence structure, detailed paragraphs, and multi-paragraph compositions in an organized manner.
[ELA] (5) 10: Demonstrate knowledge of grammar and usage concepts, including subject-verb agreement with a compound subject; present, past, and future verb tenses; forms of adjectives; forms of nouns; and subject, object, and possessive pronouns.
[ELA] (6) 8: Compose in persuasive mode for a specific purpose and audience, including clearly stated opinions with supporting details and reasons or examples to influence thought or action.
[ELA] (6) 9: Utilize vocabulary and spelling skills, including using homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms in writing.
[ELA2010] (5) 22: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. [W.5.1]
[ELA2010] (5) 23: Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. [W.5.2]
[ELA2010] (5) 25: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 22-24 above.) [W.5.4]
[ELA2010] (5) 26: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of the first three Language standards in Grades K-5.) [W.5.5]
[ELA2010] (5) 31: Write routinely over extended time frames, including time for research, reflection, and revision, and shorter time frames such as a single sitting or a day or two for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. [W.5.10]
[ELA2010] (5) 38: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [L.5.1]
[ELA2010] (5) 39: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.5.2]
[ELA2010] (5) 40: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. [L.5.3]
[ELA2010] (6) 21: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. [W.6.1]
[ELA2010] (6) 22: Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.6.2]
[ELA2010] (6) 24: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 21-23 above.) [W.6.4]
[ELA2010] (6) 25: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of the first three Language standards in Grades K-6.) [W.6.5]
[ELA2010] (6) 30: Write routinely over extended time frames, including time for research, reflection, and revision, and shorter time frames such as a single sitting or a day or two for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. [W.6.10]
[ELA2010] (6) 37: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [L.6.1]
[ELA2010] (6) 38: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.6.2]
[ELA2010] (6) 39: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. [L.6.3]

Title: Can We Talk?
Description: This is a good activity to help students learn to correctly write dialogue. "Can We Talk? Grades 4-6 Summary: A great lesson to help remind students the skills involved in using dialogue in their writing."
Standard(s):
[ELA] (4) 8: Compose descriptive texts using an introductory paragraph, sensory details, vivid language, and a conclusion.
[ELA] (4) 10: Apply mechanics in writing, including capitalization of business and friendly letter parts and envelope addresses and use of punctuation, including apostrophe with contractions; underlining or italicizing of book titles; and commas to separate items in a series and in a physical address.
[ELA] (5) 7: Compose expository texts using an introductory paragraph that includes a main idea; supporting paragraphs with a minimum of three reasons, explanations, or steps in a process; and a conclusion.
[ELA] (5) 9: Apply mechanics in writing, including capitalization of first word in a direct quotation and use of punctuation, including quotation marks and comma with direct quotations, colon to introduce a list, and commas after introductory words, with a noun of direct address, and in a compound sentence.
[ELA] (6) 8: Compose in persuasive mode for a specific purpose and audience, including clearly stated opinions with supporting details and reasons or examples to influence thought or action.
[ELA] (6) 10: Use punctuation correctly in writing, including apostrophes to show possession and semicolons joining two independent clauses.
[ELA] (7) 9: Compose in descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with a thesis sentence and introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs when appropriate.
[ELA] (7) 10: Apply mechanics in writing, including commas to set off nouns of address and following introductory phrases and clauses.
[ELA2010] (4) 24: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. [W.4.3]
[ELA2010] (4) 39: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.4.2]
[ELA2010] (5) 24: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. [W.5.3]
[ELA2010] (5) 39: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.5.2]
[ELA2010] (6) 23: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. [W.6.3]
[ELA2010] (6) 24: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 21-23 above.) [W.6.4]
[ELA2010] (6) 38: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.6.2]
[ELA2010] (7) 22: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. [W.7.3]
[ELA2010] (7) 23: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 20-22 above.) [W.7.4]
[ELA2010] (7) 37: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.7.2]