This document provides instruction on writing algebraic expressions using letters to represent numbers. It includes examples of writing expressions based on word problems and real world scenarios by identifying key parts of the text and replacing words with variables and numbers. Students are given practice writing 10 expressions based on statements. The lesson aims to show how writing expressions algebraically is similar to and different from using words. It emphasizes identifying parts of the expression before writing it and notes that algebraic expressions have only one correct form.