IV. Classification Essay

V. Compare/Contrast Essay

   A. Graphic Organizer for Song Comparison

   B. Comparison/Contrast Essay

   C. Sample Outline for Comparison/Contrast Essay

VI. Persuasive Essay

A. Here are some models of persuasive writing.

B. New York Times "Complaint Box" 

C. Complaint Box Introduction

D. Complaint Box Analysis

E. Write your own Complaint Box

V. Movie/Book Review

8 Steps to Writing a Movie Review

Sun-Sentinel Movie Reviews

"Girl in Progress" Movie Review Analysis

Yale Film Study Course

Instructions for Writing Your Movie Review

Sample Book Reviews (written by librarians)

Sample Book Reviews (written by teens)

Music and Game Reviews (written by teens)

Teen Reads Book Reviews

Reading Skills Practice

I. Use CONTEXT CLUES to help you understand unfamiliar vocabulary while reading.

Click HERE to practice this skill.

II. Google Earth Literature Project

A. Exposition worksheet

B.Conflict and Rising Action worksheet

C. Climax and Resolution worksheet

D. Description of Placemark Annotations

III. Glogster Book Analysis (A "Read, Write, Think" Lesson)

A. Visit http://edu.glogster.com and create an account.

B. Click here to see a sample Book Glog.

C. Click here to see another sample Book Glog.

D. Click here for help using Glogster.

E. Click here to view a SchoolTube video tutorial about Glogster.

F. Click here to view another SchoolTube video about Glogster.

G. Click here to view yet another SchoolTube video tutorial about Glogster.

IV. Propaganda Techniques

Learn the Propaganda Techniques by playing these games.

Examples of Propaganda Techniques Game

Click here for your Propaganda Techniques Quiz