Some techniques or strategies and principles of organization can make the teacher's task of modifying or writing curriculum materials easier. This monograph provides a step-by-step guide for writing curriculum materials, whether approaching the problem from scratch or modifying that which already exists. Chapter 1 provides the rationale, and chapter 2 discusses student learning levels, methods of instruction, and learning models. Chapters 3 and 4 describe techniques for developing units and single lessons within units. Specific topics include: behavioral objectives, readability formulas, and student evaluation. A publishing format is also provided. (JMK)