Knowledge: writing
See Also:
- kids and teens → health → conditions and diseases → dysgraphia
- kids and teens → school time → english → literature
Links
- Paragraph Builder
http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/paragrap/index.htm - Step-by-step directions for organizing and writing a good paragraph.
- paragraphpunch.com
http://www.paragraphpunch.com/ - An online writing tutorial; takes students through the actual steps of writing a paragraph online.
- Young Writers' Clubhouse
http://www.realkids.com/club.shtml - Encouragement for young writers by Deborah Morris, author of the Real Kids, Real Adventures series. Includes answers to frequently asked questions and tips for getting started.
- Haiku for People
http://www.toyomasu.com/haiku/ - Tells what Haiku is, explains how to write it, and gives numerous examples in English.
- 11 Rules of Writing
http://www.junketstudies.com/rulesofw/ - A concise guide to some of the most frequently violated rules of writing, punctuation, and grammar.
- What Makes a Good Story?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/literature/ - Interactive exhibit takes visitors on a literary journey through the classic short story and examines the elements that come together to create a good story.
- Topics for Informative or Persuasive Speeches
http://www.schoolelection.com/persuasive/speechtopics.htm - Topics submitted by students. Can be used for ideas for essays as well. Users may submit suggestions to add to the list.
- English Online - Writers' Window
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/writers/home.html - Provides guides to writing stories, poems, reviews, and research papers. Also publishes the writings of children and teenagers.
- ABC's of the Writing Process
http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/ - Tips for each of the five stages of the writing process.
- Myths, Folktales and Fairy Tales
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/ - Resource for learning about and writing in these genres.
- Oswego High School Online Writing Guide
http://oswego.org/staff/tcaswell/wg/index.htm - Need help in getting started on that book report or term paper? Learn how to create outlines, to organize writing, and construct well-organized paragraphs.
- Science Fiction Writing Activity
http://www.mariannedyson.com/sfspin.html - Use nonfiction science to create a science fiction story.
- Swords of Writing
http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/swords_of_writing/ - Pictures, stories, poetry, and a chatroom intended to provide motivation for writing.
- The Five Paragraph Essay
http://www.geocities.com/jk102.geo/ - Basic information, writing prompts, and examples.
- Writing Den
http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/index.htm - Offers resources for students and teachers to improve their English reading, comprehension, and writing skills.
- The American Heritage Book of English Usage. 1996
http://www.bartleby.com/64/ - Practical and authoritative guide to contemporary English. Provides a detailed look at grammar, style, diction, word formation, gender, social groups, and scientific forms.
- H.W. Fowler: The King's English
http://www.bartleby.com/116/index.html - Authoritative text on grammar, syntax, punctuation, writing techniques, and style.
- Official Flat Stanley Project
http://flatstanley.enoreo.on.ca/ - A journaling project in which schools create a paper doll, write a journal for a few days, and send it on to another school. Includes a list of partner schools and how to get involved.
- Judy Reeves - Writer
http://www.judyreeveswriter.com/ - Includes hints, tips and ideas.
- Young Scottish Poetry Library
http://www.spl.org.uk/youngpeople/ - Poetry writing activities and workshops for children and young people.
- The Claremont Review Literary Magazine
http://theclaremontreview.ca/ - Solicits and publishes teen writings; also offers writing tips and a manuscript/mentor service.
- N2Arts
http://www.n2arts.com/index.php/writing/index/ - Online community and magazine for those who are involved in writing.
- Paragraph Organizer
http://www.paragraphorganizer.com/ - Offers paragraph writing help, composition of a paragraph and instructions for writing.
- Assorted Ham
http://www.freewebs.com/nevac/ - Features online story writing activity where young writers can writer their own stories or contribute to existing stories.
- Kiddie Thoughts
http://www.kiddiethoughts.com/ - Offers kids and teens a chance to share their thoughts in the form of stories and poetry.
- Effective Writing
http://www.sourceaid.com/reference/pdf/effective-writing.pdf - Writing guidelines that show you how to make readers understand and feel your thoughts.
- The Writing Pot
http://www.thewritingpot.com/ - Offers help to young writers in publicizing their writing in a small community.
- License 2 Write
http://www.license2write.com/ - Teaches students how to structure a paper and improve their proofreading skills.
- Sen10ce Maker
http://www.sen10cemaker.com/ - Provides sentence making tips, techniques of how to structure a sentence and clarification on confusing words and verbs.
- Anthony’s Workshop
http://www.anthonysworkshop.com/ - Offers a tutorial, definitions, and exercises to teach punctuation and the parts of speech.
- Writing Skills
http://www.ncistudent.net/StudySkills/WritingSkills/Introduction.htm - A comprehensive guide to researching information and producing well structured written work. Includes sections on paragraphs, punctuation, essay writing, and using references.
- Center for Writing: Quick Tips
http://writing.umn.edu/sws/quicktips/quicktips.htm - A series of suggestions for effective and correct composition. Covers punctuation, style, grammar, plagiarism and specific writing tasks. Each topic can be downloaded as PDF.
- Kids' Place: English
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/ - An interactive way of improving written work, with ideas for practice sessions and an explanation of the drafting and revision process.
- Message in a Bottle
http://www.ambrit-rome.com/clasproj/mslit/6wbottle/6wbottle.html - Read what kids from a 6th grade class wrote to go in a bottle which was thrown into the Mediterranean Sea.
- Write Away - a site for teen writers
http://www.freewebs.com/write-away/ - Provides a writing workshop where characters, plot, and setting can be developed.
- Potluck Children's Literary Magazine
http://hometown.aol.com/potluckmagazine/ - Children's magazine that publishes poetry, short stories, book reviews and artwork by young writers/artists ages 8-16. Includes educational articles to enrich writing skills.
- Exploring English
http://www.shared-visions.com/explore/english/english.html - Provides tips, tools, and resources to help improve writing skills. Includes why it's important to write well, the parts of speech, types of sentences, punctuation, spelling, and a downloadable file.
- The Magic Key
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/magickey/ - Characters from the Oxford Reading Tree offer games and worksheets about writing, grammar and punctuation.
- Kid Quote Greeting Cards
http://kidcards.blogspot.com/ - Greeting card publisher that holds a semi-annual kid quote contest. Student writers submit quotes that might be used in future greeting cards. Prizes are awarded.
- For Kids: Secrets and Surprises about Writing
http://www.pamelajane.com/dont_even_think.html - Children's book author Pamela Jane tells how she gets ideas for writing.
- Diana Hacker: A Writer's Reference, Sixth Edition
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/writersref6e/Player/Pages/Main.aspx - Provides exercises in writing, grammar, and research. Includes language debates, model papers, and research and documentation online. [Requires registration to save scores.]
- A Research Guide for Students
http://www.geocities.com/researchguide/ - Offers guides on how to write a research paper or organize an oral presentation, how to document information,and how to avoid plagiarism.
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