Communication skills are perhaps the most important skills necessary in the 21st century and the onslaught of the internet has placed a renewed emphasis on writing skills. E-mail is frequently taking the place of telephone conversation in the business world and more and more information is available and necessary on the internet. Writing skills must be considered, explored, practiced, and honed. Using Clarisworks, Bilingual Writing Center, KidWorks, or any writing tool, and . . .

1. Write a biography.

2. Write a children's fiction story with illustrations.

3. Write a children's non-fiction story with illustrations.

4. Write a factual report.

5. Write a poem or rhyme.

6. Write an encyclopedia entry.

7. Write a short story.

8. Write technical instructions on how to do something.

9. Write a business letter.

10. Write a research paper.

Check out our 5 week - 5 page paper lesson plan here.