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All About Writing!
Looking for ways to increase the quantity AND quality of writing in your classes? Need inspiration or a place to start? Try these websites!
Top Picks for Instructional Writing
Writing Fix
Use the writing prompt link for test prompts, RAFT prompts, and daily journaling ideas. There's also lessons for the writing process and writing about reading.
ReadWriteThink
So many resources it can be overwhelming. Lesson plans, printouts and graphic organizers, and interactive student activities are just a few of the things you'll find. Results can be filtered by grade or topic.
ePals
Not just for "penpals" anymore (although you can still do that)! Try the Learning Centers and Teacher Resource tabs for ideas. Too much? Start with Learning Centers' Writing Center.
Need More Ideas? Looking for Something Different?
Try These in Your Class:
6 Word Stories - encourage students to reflect or respond meaningfully in just 6 words
Comic Strips - generate a comic strip to tell a story or teach a concept (Site 1, Site 2, Site 3)
Write a Review - have students create a review of a book, movie, or lesson
News Articles - use this site to read student-oriented news stories and inspire students to write their own news stories
Even More Writing Ideas - this site gives TONS of ideas for writing prompts and lessons
In-Class Writing - ideas for how to structure the class for the unstructured writing process
Still Need Help? Ask your Media Specialist!
Indian Creek Media Center
Email: mcgovern.lori@newton.k12.ga.us
Phone: 770-385-6453
Twitter: @Lori_McGovern