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- 11 Rules of Writing - A concise guide to some of the most frequently violated rules of writing, punctuation, and grammar.
www.junketstudies.com/rulesofw
- ABC's of the Writing Process - Tips for each of the five stages of the writing process.
www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess
- Amy Lynn's Poetry Pages - Tools and information that inspires and equips young poets to be better and more thoughtful writers.
www.geocities.com/amylynnhess76/index.html
- BombDiggity - Forum for young writers to exchange knowledge on various types of writing and seek help to publish their own work.
www.bombdiggity.homeip.net
- Cheryl Dellasega Online - Submit stories about situations where "girls hurt girls" for a book to be released in 2003 by Perseus Publishing.
www.cheryldellasega.com/wanted.html
- English Online - Writers' Window - Provides guides to writing stories, poems, reviews, and research papers. Also publishes the writings of children and teenagers.
english.unitecnology.ac.nz/writers/home.html
- For Kids: Secrets and Surprises about Writing - Children's book author Pamela Jane tells how she gets ideas for writing.
www.pamelajane.com/kids.html
- Haiku for People - Tells what Haiku is, explains how to write it, and gives numerous examples in English.
www.toyomasu.com/haiku
- HomeworkSpot.com - Book Reports - Gives tips for writing about books.
www.homeworkspot.com/features/bookreports.htm
- How to Write a Book Review - Explains school going students, the book review writing procedure in four steps.
www.pwcs.edu/pattie/admin/howtodoabookreview.htm
- Myths, Folktales and Fairy Tales - Resource for learning about and writing in these genres.
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff
- Online English Literacy - Tips and tools for writing, speaking, listening, and proofreading with information on various approaches of writing like recount, narrative, and argumentative.
www.nexus.edu.au/teachstud/onlit/english.htm
- 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.
oswego.org/staff/tcaswell/wg/index.htm
- Paragraph Builder - Step-by-step directions for organizing and writing a good paragraph.
www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/paragrap/index.htm
- paragraphpunch.com - An online writing tutorial; takes students through the actual steps of writing a paragraph online.
www.paragraphpunch.com
- Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky - Online workshop with the popular children's poet includes tips, writing exercises, revision guidelines, and a place to publish online.
teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetwit/index.htm
- Rhyme Zone - Online search engine rhyming database. Plug in a word and get a list of potential words that rhyme.
www.rhymezone.com
- School Book Report - Offers school book report and essay writing assistance for school and college students, as well as features free book report samples.
www.my-book-report.com
- Science Fiction Writing Activity - Use nonfiction science to create a science fiction story.
www.mariannedyson.com/sfspin.html
- StoryQuest - Tells how to write and share a good story.
tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5115
- Swords of Writing - Pictures, stories, poetry, and a chatroom intended to provide motivation for writing.
www.angelfire.com/realm2/swords_of_writing
- 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.
www.bartleby.com/64
- The Elements of Style - William Strunk - Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.
bartleby.com/141
- The Five Paragraph Essay - Basic information, writing prompts, and examples.
www.geocities.com/jk102.geo
- The Kings English - Authoritative text on grammar, syntax, punctuation, writing techniques, and style.
www.bartleby.com/116/index.html
- The Magicouol's Nook - Publish your writing, get writing tips, enter contests, and recommend books for other kids to read with this middle schooler's e-zine.
www.magicoul.com
- 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.
www.schoolelection.com/persuasive/speechtopics.htm
- Tracking Creativity - A sixth grade class shares the creative writing tips it has learned with other students.
tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4382
- 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.
www.learner.org/exhibits/literature
- Write a Term Paper - Features term paper and book report writing help for school and college students.
www.writeatermpaper.com
- Writing Den - Offers resources for students and teachers to improve their English reading, comprehension, and writing skills.
www2.actden.com/writ_den/index.htm
- Writing Help from Your Guide - Whether it's for school papers, poetry, stories, letter writing or any just-for-fun writing stuff, this site offers tips and guidelines.
kidslangarts.about.com/kids/kidslangarts/library/blwritehelp.htm
- Writing Room for Kids - Lessons, games, and activities help kids learn how to write poetry, stories, essays, book reviews, letters, jokes, and riddles.
kidslangarts.about.com/kids/kidslangarts/msubwriteroomdir.htm
- 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.
www.realkids.com/club.shtml
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