Writing Instructional Resources. The following resources are aligned to the 2010 Standards of Learning and the SOL writing test.Lesson: How to Write Agendas and Meeting Minutes. Timeframe: 60 minutes. Meeting minutes can be written in many ways, and there are several formats that can be used when preparing meeting minutes. Follow our step-by-step guide. Need help writing meeting minutes? Learn to prepare and write concise and informative minutes for all participants. What to include when writing meeting minutes? The minutes should be written following the order of the agenda.