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English Online - Writers' Window
Provides guides to writing stories, poems, reviews, and research papers. Also publishes the writings of children and teenagers.
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.
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.
Potluck Children's Literary Magazine
Children's magazine that publishes poetry, short stories, book reviews and artwork by young writers/artists ages 8-16. Includes educational articles to enrich writing skills.
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.
Scatty Thoughts
Resource for teenagers to post, read, and review their thoughts in form of articles, stories, lyrics etc.
Myths, Folktales and Fairy Tales
Resource for learning about and writing in these genres.
The Claremont Review Literary Magazine
Solicits and publishes teen writings; also offers writing tips and a manuscript/mentor service.
Center for Writing: Quick Tips
A series of suggestions for effective and correct composition. Covers punctuation, style, grammar, plagiarism and specific writing tasks. Each topic can be downloaded as PDF.
Message in a Bottle
Read what kids from a 6th grade class wrote to go in a bottle which was thrown into the Mediterranean Sea.
Swords of Writing
Pictures, stories, poetry, and a chatroom intended to provide motivation for writing.
ABC's of the Writing Process
Tips for each of the five stages of the writing process.
Anthony’s Workshop
Offers a tutorial, definitions, and exercises to teach punctuation and the parts of speech.
H.W. Fowler: The King's English
Authoritative text on grammar, syntax, punctuation, writing techniques, and style.
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.
BombDiggity
Forum for young writers to exchange knowledge on various types of writing and seek help to publish their own work.
Diana Hacker: A Writer's Reference, Fifth Edition
Provides exercises in writing, grammar, and research. Includes language debates, model papers, and research and documentation online.
Kids' Place: English
An interactive way of improving written work, with ideas for practice sessions and an explanation of the drafting and revision process.
Assorted Ham
Features online story writing activity where young writers can writer their own stories or contribute to existing stories.
Write Away - a site for teen writers
Provides a writing workshop where characters, plot, and setting can be developed.
The Five Paragraph Essay
Basic information, writing prompts, and examples.
Judy Reeves - Writer
Includes hints, tips and ideas.
11 Rules of Writing
A concise guide to some of the most frequently violated rules of writing, punctuation, and grammar.
Kiddie Thoughts
Offers kids and teens a chance to share their thoughts in the form of stories and poetry.
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.
License 2 Write
Teaches students how to structure a paper and improve their proofreading skills.
Science Fiction Writing Activity
Use nonfiction science to create a science fiction story.
N2Arts
Online community and magazine for those who are involved in writing.
Writing Skills
A comprehensive guide to researching information and producing well structured written work. Includes sections on paragraphs, punctuation, essay writing, and using references.
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.
For Kids: Secrets and Surprises about Writing
Children's book author Pamela Jane tells how she gets ideas for writing.
Paragraph Organizer
Offers paragraph writing help, composition of a paragraph and instructions for writing.
paragraphpunch.com
An online writing tutorial; takes students through the actual steps of writing a paragraph online.
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.
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.
Sen10ce Maker
Provides sentence making tips, techniques of how to structure a sentence and clarification on confusing words and verbs.
Exploring English
Provides tips, tools, and resources to help improve writing skills. Includes why it's important to write well, the parts of speech, types of sentences, punctuation, spelling, and a downloadable file.
Effective Writing
Writing guidelines that show you how to make readers understand and feel your thoughts.
Young Scottish Poetry Library
Poetry writing activities and workshops for children and young people.
The Writing Pot
Offers help to young writers in publicizing their writing in a small community.
Haiku for People
Tells what Haiku is, explains how to write it, and gives numerous examples in English.
Writing Den
Offers resources for students and teachers to improve their English reading, comprehension, and writing skills.
Paragraph Builder
Step-by-step directions for organizing and writing a good paragraph.
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