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Descriptive Writing Guide

The Descriptive Writing guide focuses on Making a Written Advertisement, Reporting on an Event, and Describing a Person/Object.

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Writing Responses to Literature Guide

The Response to Literature guide focuses on writing Character Sketches, Plot Summaries, and Theme Analysis.

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Creative Writing
  1. Activities in English - Activities and games related to grammar, reading, spelling, vocabulary and proverbs.
  2. Activities to Learn English - Interactive material to build vocabulary, spelling, grammar and reading skills. Automatic grading with immediate feedback.
  3. Basic Guide to Writing Essays- This page outlines the basic structure for writing essays.
  4. Biography Maker- Presents the process to students of writing a good biography.
  5. Common Errors in English- Solutions to the most common grammatical errors in the English language.
  6. Elements of Style- Highlights the key elements to professional writing.
  7. Good Grammar, Good Style- Features over 100 pages of useful articles and frequently asked questions.
  8. How to Write a Term Paper - Tips for organization and preparation.
  9. Paradigm Online Writing Assistant- This site helps students improve their writing skills, organize ideas, edit and revise their work.
  10. Purdue On-line Writing Lab- A great site! Resources for students and teachers.
  11. Reaching Out: The Evolution Of Communication - Explores how oral and written language have developed over the centuries.
  12. Spider-Man in Amazing Adventures - Provides a range of language arts activities based on the popular cartoon series. From the United States Department of Education.
  13. The American University of Paris Online Writing Lab- A useful resource for writers in general.
  14. The Eclectic Writer- Original articles and useful links for aspiring writers.
  15. The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing- Comprehensive but concise, practical and example-filled, award-winning guide to writing college essays. Free.
  16. WordCentral - Merriam-Webster's Word Central offers kids a student dictionary, Daily Buzzword, and interactive word games.
  17. Words at FunBrain.com - All sorts of online language games help kids master everything from spelling to grammar and have fun in the process.
  18. The Writers Home- An educational resource for beginning and experienced writers and editors. It contains a large instruction section,links to over 1,000 Web sites for writers, and interviews with authors.
  19. WriteDirections- Teleclasses, publications, and coaching help writers jump-start and complete their books and articles. Free weekly newsletters, tips, and resources. Fiction, nonfiction, business writing, networking, writer's block.
  20. Write Guide- Designed specifically for homeschoolers and individuals who need help with their writing, you can use our programs as a full-fledged writing curriculum or as a supplement to whatever other program or course you're using. All our students work at their own pace, and all our hand-tailored services are guaranteed within 24 hours.
  21. Write Site- An interactive language arts and journalism project for middle schools.
  22. Writing Den- Designed for students Grades 6 through 12 seeking to improve their English reading, comprehension, and writing skills. WritingDEN is divided into three levels of difficulty: Words, Sentences and Paragraphs.

Persuasive Writing Guide

The Persuasive Writing guide focuses on writing Opinion Essays, Problem-solution Essays, and Pro-con Essays.

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Narrative Writing Guide

The Narrative Writing guide focuses on Biographical, Fictional, and Personal writing.

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