Links for Writing

http://webster.commnet.edu/HP/pages/darling/grammar.htm Lots of basics, plus on-line quizzes for grammar. Student can also ask questions about grammar.

http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/torganiz.htm Graphic organizers

http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/kapok/kapoktg.htm A really neat unit on The Great Kapok Tree incorporating writing, reading, Social Studies and Science.

http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/in/intg.html In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson includes many writing and researching activities including persuasive, informative, and letter writing.

http://www.edu.yorku.ca/wotd/ Cool Word of the Day. List of past words. Students may submit their own cool word.

http://www.comenius.com/idiom/ The Weekly Idiom

http://www.scholastic.com/inschool/ Scholastic's Home Page. Many ideas and printable handouts with activities.

http://www.amazon.com A final tip...Encourage your kids to become book reviewers. After your kids have finished a book, show them how to leave an online review of the book on the amazon.com site). Simply search for the book, click on "Write on online review," and follow the directions.

http://www.bham.wednet.edu/bio/biomaker.htm A great presentation example for large group and specific links for student biographers.

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