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 Graphic Organizers
Freeology: Scroll, select which organizer works for you, and print.
Story Starters
Responding to Art - choose one of the paintings below and write either a narrative, persuasive, or expository essay. Use the questions to formulate your response.
Digital Picture worth 10,000 words...? - No, just a fun way to be inspired. Check out the photo contest Nevada had and is considering opening this contest globally. If you feel inspired by one of the photos you can post your story on their blog. Be sure to revise and edit before posting your reply.
Fun with Idioms : Select an idiom to read. Write the idiom down. Then draw a picture showing how someone might literally interpret this phrase. Now select a writing mode e.g. persuasive, narrative, expository, poetry and incorporate the idiom. Conclude with the idioms actual meaning.
Wacky Tales - Fill in the blanks to create a crazy story. Print your story and on the back reflect by answering these questions: What part of speech livened up the tale (the eight parts of speech)? How? How does this help you improve your own writing?
 Writing Labs
The OWL - Everything you need e.g. dictionary, citation tips, how to research, writing a scientific paper, editing, creative writing, .... Just select your topic from the right side task bar, choose your target, and begin.
6-Traits Writing Lab - Designed to help you develop your writing trait. Select the trait you need the most help with and complete the lab.
BBC Skills Lab - Select which skill you need to improve e.g. grammar, spelling, writing and then select a topic to focus on. When you have completed the lab take the quiz, print the certificate and turn in.
The Writing Center - External links to help you understand different writing tasks. Easy to navigate. Also includes an online tutor for additional help.
Online Helper Writing with Writers - writing workshop to guide you through the writing process with the help of actual writers
Sentence Builder - What are the parts of a sentence? Understanding this will help you write better.
Paragraph Builder - tips on the parts of a paragraph, how to write one, and the kinds of paragraphs
Five Paragraph Essay - In answer to "How many paragraphs do I write?" Gives you tips on the structure of an essay and how to put it all together.
Persuasive Essay - explains what persuasive writing involves, includes prompts, organizers, transition words, scoring guides and samples
Persuasive How To - simple instructions and guidelines for writing an effective persuasive essay/letter
Transitions
Autobiographical Narrative
Elements of Literature Textbook - review pp 460-469
Holt Online - allows you to view a sample essay with notes explaining the parts and tips on how to write your essay.
Narrative Essay - For each step of the writing process use the forms below
1. Prewrite - chart to help you recall who, what, when, and where as well as why this event is important to you
3. Revise - Prompts to help you and a peer evaluate your draft
4. Score - See how and what you will be scored on
Compare and Contrast
The Format - understand how the essay is structured using the Block or Point-by-Point format
Chart - a tool to help you list features for both your topics
Cause and Effect
The Format - explains cause and effect structure, shows examples of outlines for organizing essay, lists transition words, and gives examples of different thesis statements
Organizers - different ways to organize your thoughts and ideas. Refer to Cause/Effect for directions and examples for each of the charts listed below.
Sample - take a look at cause and effect writing
Rubric - use to score your writing
Poetry
How to Write - even though designed for teachers you really don't need the teacher because the instructions are sooo easy. Choose one of the links and have fun creating your own poem.
Interactive Tools
Riddle Poem - provides instructions on creating riddles. Follow the guidelines and learn strategies for the riddle writing process.
Line Break Explorer - study the line breaks in a poem. Then manipulate the words in two other poems to change the lines breaks.
Instant Poetry Form - Choose your form from the list on the left, fill in the blanks, and, snap, create your poem.
Literary Devices - play different games to identify similes, metaphors, allusions, and slang/dialects
Proofreading & Editing
SWAPS - a guide to help you proofread your writing
Proofreading Lab - interactive websites for practicing your proofreading skills.
Scoring Guide
Feedback & Reflection
Self-Reflection Prompts - not sure what you should be looking at to check your progress? Check out these prompts to help you get started.
Peer Feedback - choose a role, print that page, and complete as directed
Publish My Work Release Form : In order for any work or pictures to be posted on the web, via our school, this form must be completed by your parent.
Poetry - your poem could win you $1,000!
Write Source-Publish It! - directions on how to submit your work. Scroll down to see what type of work you can submit. Also includes links to other publishing sources.
Directory - a list of Internet sites to publish your work
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An Overview of Poetry