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ESSAY MAP INTERACTIVE TOOL:
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/essaymap/
Students can help reinforce their writing skills and learn all of the elements of a good five paragraph essay with this online and interactive tool; perfect for also teaching students how to outline.
The Six Traits Writing Process-Rubrics
http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/
http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/pdfRubrics/6plus1traits.PDF
Charts, rubrics, and tutorials explore the process involved in the six traits (Ideas • Voice • Organization • Word Choice • Sentence Fluency • Conventions) writing program, with suggestions for both students and teachers alike. A "writing pizza" is also available to explore the same concepts through QuickTime animations.
Spelling
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/spellits/home_y6flash.shtml
Kate and Nadim must investigate stolen jewels and solve the crime, but the only way they are going to get it done is to take on some spelling challenges in this online game."Y" endings, double consonants, plural nouns, prefixes and suffixes, and apostrophes are all included.
Upper Level Words
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/auto/18/54.html
If your fifth grade students need a bit of extra spelling practice, try this interactive and online spelling game to correct misspelled words.
** Writing Letters ** AWESOME!
http://jc-schools.net/write/letter-write.htm
Unbelieveable resource for letter writing. Super samples and instruction
Write Source
http://thewritesource.com/
Click on the grade level for information about Student Writing Models, Writing Topics, and Multimedia Reporting
Writing Tips: Essay Builder
http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/essay/index.htm
For students who need a nudge writing an essay, try this site. It includes support for prewriting, building paragraphs, editing, and addressing the various kinds of essay assignments. Printing the pages will give an easy reference guide to keep
Writing with Writers : Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/index.htm
Students work with authors,editors and illustrators in exclusive workshops designed to guide them in developing their skill.
Young Writers Workshop
http://www.meddybemps.com/9.700.html
BASIC & VISUAL Use one of these Writing Workshop pages to help your child tell you a story.
Compiled by Mary Lou Baldwin
Technology Facilitator
checked 12/07