Student+Resources

= Welcome to Writing Links for Students! =

If you need help with how to write, click on the ** Writing Toolbox ** link below. If you want to find out more about how to publish your writing on the web, click on the ** Sharing and Publishing ** link below.

Writing Toolbox
[| Writing Fun by Jenny Eather] This interactive site helps you learn how to write descriptions, narratives, persuasive pieces, explanations, newsletters, invitations and emails. Printable blank organizers, many examples of all kinds of writing, and publishing ideas make this the perfect site to learn how to write! (B1-B5, N6, N12, T2, T5, T6)

[|Tips for Young Writers] Author Ralph Fletcher has some quick tips for students about choosing that perfect topic, using a writer's notebooks to find to that topic, as well as ideas for revising and publishing your writing. Quick read to get you writing better fast. (B1-B5, N6, N12, T5, T6)

[|Word Choice Adds to Voice] Sometimes it's all in how you say it. Visit Edmond School's Writing Traits site. Scroll down to Word Choice and check out two printable gems, Alternative Vocabulary Words and Vivid Verbs. (B1-B5, N6, N12, T6)

[|Persuasion Pointers] The Oswego City School district has some interesting tools to help you understand how to write persuasively. Whether you need to write a a persuasive ad, a friendly letter, or a letter to the editor, you will find information, tips and practice activities to make your writing as convincing as possible. (B1, B4, N4-N6, T6)

Sharing and Publishing
[|Genna's World] This is an amazing writing site created by a girl named Genna who loves to write and wants to share the enjoyment of writing with other kids. Here you can submit your own story or book review, or even work on a collaborative story. Your story may even become Genna's Pick of the Week! (B1-B5, N4-N6, N11, N12, T2, T5, T6)

[|Newspaper Clippings] Here you can type in your own news article and a newspaper clipping is instantly generated. You can post your clipping to a website or a blog. (B1-B4, N6, N12, T5, T6)

[|Pet of the Day] For all you writers who are also pet lovers, here's a site for you! Email a photo of your cat, dog or other pet and write about him or her. Include the pet's name, age, species or breed, city, state, and write about what makes your pet special! Each day there is a featured dog of the day, cat of the day, and pet of the day for all other species. You can also comment on the each day's featured pets in Pet Talk, and find out what other people have to say about your pet. (B1-B4, N4, N5, N6, N12, T5, T6)