1. Useful Writing Proper Writing Techniques and Exploring Useful Sites Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 1

2. 2 Requirements for writing assignment:  Complete sentences, correctly spelled words, and proper sentence structure  Paragraphs: 3-5 sentences  Essays: 3-5 paragraphs  Skip a line or indent between paragraphs.  Right-side top header: Name, Date, Class  Title: top of page and centered Writing Expectations Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

3. 3 Grammar and Spelling Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.  Write legibly, and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions.  Spell correctly, using various resources to check for accuracy.  Use correct grammar.

4. Homonyms Homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings. For example:  Lesson – Lessen  Pin – Pen  Heal - Heel 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

5. Useful Websites Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 5  Locate and examine a variety of relevant sources that address a particular research question, and then record the information you gather from that site.  Identify various resources and websites that may be useful throughout schooling.

6. 6  All papers must have: Header (Name, Class, Date) Title (centered at top of page)  Useful Writing assignment must include: An in-depth review of two different sites that you examined Review must include correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. Proper Formatting and Useful Writing Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

7. 7 List some websites or cell phone applications that may help you in your daily life, as well as in school. Brainstorming for Useful Sites Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

8. 8  Grammar Quiz  Homonyms handout  Useful Site #1 Review  Useful Site #2 Review Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Checkpoint