Transition Words and Phrases A list of transitional words and phrases and suggested uses.		Commas The proper ways to uses commas are explained.
How to Write an Essay Encourage students to follow the step-by-step directions for writing an essay.		Italics Encourage students to use italics properly.
Tips for Revising Suggestions for revising the first draft of an essay.		Capitals How to use capitals properly.
Essay Keywords Definitions of words that help students write different types of essays.		Punctuation: Periods How to use periods properly.
What Are the Modern Olympics? Introduce students to the history and locations of the Modern Olympic Games.		Attendance and Lunch: A Simple Set-Up An easy system for taking attendance and organizing lunch at the beginning of the day.
Writing a Book Report Specific tips for writing effective book reports.		First Day Celebration Throw a "Getting to Know You" party on the first day of school.
Quotation Marks A handout describing the proper use of quotation marks.		Common Abbreviations Find common abbreviations used in the English language in this chart.
Research Paper: Revise the First Draft Tips for revising the first draft of a research paper.		How to Write a Research Paper Follow step-by-step directions to write great research papers. You'll find articles on...
Research Paper: Proofread the Final Draft How to proofread the final draft of a research report.		A Back-to-School Conversation Foster trust in the classroom through this first day of school activity.
Apostrophes How to use apostrophes.		Bio Poem Handout Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively...