Writing
www.edina.k12.mn.us/concord/teacherlinks/sixtraits/sixtraits
This site provides students with information and activities on the 6 traits of writing.
www.sundhagen.com/babbooks/adlib.cgi
Welcome to Adlib from BAB Books, the way to play the Mad Libs party game on the web!
www.wordcentral.com/games/alpha-bot.html
Word Central's word-spelling robot challenges spellers of all ages. Listen to the audio then drag, drop and click your way to success!
English Grammar Quizzes has many small quizzes that student can access to improve their grammar skills.
www.uclick.com/client/mwb/tmjkf/2010/06/20/index.html
It's the original, the classic, the long-time favorite! Unscramble a list of words, then use the circled letters to unscramble the bonus solution.
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Learn how to use transitional words and learn how to use supporting examples. Knowing about these skills will help you with your persuasive essay.
www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/proofread/proof.htm
The power has gone out at the HME-TV station and the station manager needs your help to proofread the scrips.
www.thekidzpage.com/freekidsgames/games/wacky/wackywordwiz2.
In this game you will have to string letter blocks together to find words.
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/biograph/index.htm
Welcome to our workshop. Here you can learn how to research and write a biographical sketch — a story about someone's life that tells a lot about who that person is or was. Along the way, you'll find research and writing strategies from us as well as a wa ...
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/bookrev/index.htm
Rodman Philbrick will give you tips and strategies for writing a good book review. Welcome to my workshop! Here you'll find writing tips, strategies, and challenges to help you write a book review. Once you've completed my challenges, try writing and ...
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/diary/index.htm
Virginia Hamilton will help you describe events through your writing by paying attention to detail. Do you remember the day your brother or sister was born? Or how about the time your family took a special trip? What do you remember most about your fav ...
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mystery/index.htm
What does it take to create a truly spooky story? In this workshop, I'll share writing tips, strategies, and challenges to help you write and publish a mystery. When you're done with my workshop, you can publish your own mystery online!
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/mythswshop_index.htm
Join Jane Yolen as she gives a step-by-step guide to writing myths. Welcome to my workshop! Here I'll show you how to write a myth — a story that explains a natural phenomenon in a creative way. You'll also find writing strategies and a few warm-up act ...
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/news/index.htm
To be a journalist, you need more than just the facts. Take this workshop to learn how to write an effective news story. Welcome to News Writing With Scholastic Editors. In the first part of this workshop, we will read a news article and a feature stor ...
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/speech/index.htm
Speechwriting and delivery isn't just for politicians. The skills needed to write and speak your ideas will help you in every aspect of your life. Learn the tricks with two Scholastic experts who take you step by step through the process of writing and de ...
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/folktalewshop_index.htm
Welcome to the world of folktales. In this workshop, we will share the magic of clever animals, enchanted kingdoms, and much, much more. Along the way, we'll offer tips, challenges, and guidelines to help you write your own folktales. When you're done wit ...
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/index.htm
Listen to U.S. Children's Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky read one of his poems, then follow his tips and techniques to have some fun with poetry writing!
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/karla_home.htm
Poetry's cool — and a lot of fun! In this workshop, I will help you turn your words and ideas into descriptive and powerful poems. As you explore the world of poetry writing, I'll share with you writing tips that I use when I write my poems, as well as id ...
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Practice choosing the right resource, and review how and when to name your sources. Knowing these skills will help you with your research paper.