Putting together a research paper is the culmination of a student's previous experience: skills, interests, and writing background. Writing a research paper can appear daunting, but it doesn't have to … [Read more...] about The Research Paper: 10 Steps to Writing One
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Activity: Creative Writing with the Random Word Generator
It's summer. While keeping things light, you do want your children to keep those skills sharp (math and writing come to mind here). Try using a random word generator to keep your children writing … [Read more...] about Activity: Creative Writing with the Random Word Generator
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry
Writing poetry may seem like an odd place to start when encouraging a young writer, but some students will find it an easier task than many other forms of writing. There are several benefits to … [Read more...] about 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry
Persuasion Map for Persuasive Essays {Free Interactive}
Here is another great tool at ReadWriteThink.org: A free persuasion map interactive that walks a student through the process of creating a persuasive essay. The interactive is easy and intuitive to … [Read more...] about Persuasion Map for Persuasive Essays {Free Interactive}
Letter Generator Interactive {Free}
After a child is able to write comfortably, he will need things to write. We have suggested 8 writing activities for the younger student — one of which is writing a letter. This free Letter Generator … [Read more...] about Letter Generator Interactive {Free}
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Persuasive Essay
What is a Persuasive Essay? Just as it sounds, a persuasive essay seeks to change opinions on a topic. It reflects the opinion of the writer. It is similar to a news story in that the strongest most … [Read more...] about 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Persuasive Essay
20 Ways to Choose a Creative Writing Topic
We've all been there. We are given an assignment: write about ____________. Of course, the topic is either something we know nothing about (and probably are not at all interested in) or the topic is … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Choose a Creative Writing Topic
The Century Handbook of Writing {Free eBook}
Here is one we actually have on the shelf, so it is particularly nice to see it available as a free download. The Century Handbook of Writing by Garland Greever and Easley S. Jones was originally … [Read more...] about The Century Handbook of Writing {Free eBook}
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Descriptive Narrative
What is a Descriptive Narrative Essay? Narrative essays usually tell us how something happened. They are typically written in chronological order and use transition words such as first, before, … [Read more...] about 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Descriptive Narrative
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Note-Taking
Note-taking is one skill older students of all types need to perfect. There are several benefits of being a great note-taker: Forces you to think while you read. Encourages you to make … [Read more...] about 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Note-Taking
