Writing


 * Classroom Writing Resources**

=- use this resource in combination with ReadWriteThink.org lesson on podcasting!= = = =Suggested Topics for Writing Practice:=
 * short story (5 paragraphs)
 * poems (at least three different types)
 * five verse (minimum) song (rap, country, pop, rock, etc.)
 * how to (3 paragraphs)
 * letter to the editor (3paragraphs)
 * current event reaction (2 paragraphs)

=__**Analytical Writing with Tips and Graphic Organizers**__=

Just watch the video clip – check the writing & vocabulary clues – then take the writing challenge!
**http://www.rhymezone.com/** Use this interactive website to find rhymes, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, even searching in Shakespeare! Great for encouraging students to write poetry, raps, lyrics, and edits!

**http://www.ideastoinspire.co.uk/inspiringwriting.htm** Watch this slide show with 36 different ideas to inspire students to write.

**http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org/checklist.shtml** Rubrics for project-based learning, all grade levels

**http://www.writingfun.com/** This interactive website provides organization tools for many types of writing assignments (e.g. process, persuasion, descriptive, narrative, etc). Students can enter information on line or download a word doc to complete. Guidelines are provided to help students with written output.

**http://www.dailywritingtips.com/** You can bring in some quick and witty lessons from this sight. Everything from commonly confused words to resumes and creative writing tips.

Comic Book Generator for students with special needs.

**Using PowerPoint to assist with Sequencing a Process Essay**


 * http://www.buildyourwildself.com/**

This is a great site to spark off some creative writing! Also a fun way to increase descriptive terms in oral language! **[|Creative Writing Prompts]**

[|#engchat], [|#etymology] [|#english] [|#grammar] [|#adollit] http://www.firstcarstory.com/ - students can write about their first real car or what they predict their first car will be like. Interactive web site animates the story!
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