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  • 11 Rules of Writing - A concise guide to some of the most frequently violated rules of writing, punctuation, and grammar.
  • ABC's of the Writing Process - Tips for each of the five stages of the writing process.
  • Amy Lynn's Poetry Pages - Tools and information that inspires and equips young poets to be better and more thoughtful writers.
  • BombDiggity - Forum for young writers to exchange knowledge on various types of writing and seek help to publish their own work.
  • Creative Writing Process - Step by step approach to writing essays and stories. Includes tips for brainstorming, web mapping, outlining, editing, draft copy. proof reading, final copy, references, and worksheets.
  • English Online - Writers' Window - Provides guides to writing stories, poems, reviews, and research papers. Also publishes the writings of children and teenagers.
  • For Kids: Secrets and Surprises about Writing - Children's book author Pamela Jane tells how she gets ideas for writing.
  • Haiku for People - Tells what Haiku is, explains how to write it, and gives numerous examples in English.
  • HomeworkSpot.com - Book Reports - Gives tips for writing about books.
  • How to Write a Book Review - Explains school going students, the book review writing procedure in four steps.
  • Judy Reeves - Writer - Includes hints, tips and ideas.
  • Kid Quotes Wanted - 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.
  • Myths, Folktales and Fairy Tales - Resource for learning about and writing in these genres.
  • Official Flat Stanley Project - 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.
  • Oswego High School Online Writing Guide - 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.
  • Paragraph Builder - Step-by-step directions for organizing and writing a good paragraph.
  • paragraphpunch.com - An online writing tutorial; takes students through the actual steps of writing a paragraph online.
  • Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky - Online workshop with the popular children's poet includes tips, writing exercises, revision guidelines, and a place to publish online.
  • Rhyme Zone - Online search engine rhyming database. Plug in a word and get a list of potential words that rhyme.
  • School Writing - Basic English grammar and writing skills with online excercises and tips.
  • Science Fiction Writing Activity - Use nonfiction science to create a science fiction story.
  • StoryQuest - Tells how to write and share a good story.
  • Swords of Writing - Pictures, stories, poetry, and a chatroom intended to provide motivation for writing.
  • The American Heritage Book of English Usage. 1996 - Practical and authoritative guide to contemporary English. Provides a detailed look at grammar, style, diction, word formation, gender, social groups, and scientific forms.
  • The Elements of Style - William Strunk - Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.
  • The Five Paragraph Essay - Basic information, writing prompts, and examples.
  • The Kings English - Authoritative text on grammar, syntax, punctuation, writing techniques, and style.
  • The Magicouol's Nook - Publish your writing, get writing tips, enter contests, and recommend books for other kids to read with this middle schooler's e-zine.
  • The Poetry Workshop Pages - Designed for middle and high school students. Includes links to sites about poets, a glossary of poetic terms, poetry writing suggestions and structured exercises.
  • Topics for Informative or Persuasive Speeches - Topics submitted by students. Can be used for ideas for essays as well. Users may submit suggestions to add to the list.
  • Tracking Creativity - A sixth grade class shares the creative writing tips it has learned with other students.
  • What Makes a Good Story? - 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.
  • Words etc. - Introductions to poetical forms, book reviews, poetry and stories by 16-year-old Sonya Hallett.
  • Writes of Passage - Literary organization that offers teens from around the world the opportunity to submit writing samples and read the words of peers. Features interviews with famous authors, tips on writing, career spotlights and interactive writing forums.
  • Writing Den - Offers resources for students and teachers to improve their English reading, comprehension, and writing skills.
  • Young Scottish Poetry Library - Poetry writing activities and workshops for children and young people.
  • Young Writers' Clubhouse - 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.
  • Search our Wiki for English Writing - Find more information about this subject by clicking here

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Last update : 2003-07-10 18:43:13

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