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Class Flow: Writing a Story
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the steps for writing a story such as coming up with a title, a main idea and supporting details that keep the reader interested.
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Iowa Public Television: Explore More News
Investigate an issue related to genetic engineering, energy, working landscapes or water quality. Write several articles that define the issue, describe the different views on the issue and explain why people should be interested in this...
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Bbc Bitesize Revision: Planning a Discursive Essay
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize, this site goes over several tips involved with the planning part of the writing process. The tips are arranged in the form of a plan to follow.
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W.w. Norton & Company: The Writing Process: Crafting a Title
Learn the importance of writing a strong title and tips on how to write one.
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W.w. Norton & Company: The Writing Process: Planning
Tips on planning for the essay once the thesis has been formulated. Use the links on the right for other parts of the writing process. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.5
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Education.com: w.k.5 Worksheets
[Free Registration/Login Required] Choose from a variety of worksheets to reinforce the skill of listening to questions and suggestions from peers to strengthen writing.
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W.w. Norton & Company: The Writing Process: Drafting
Information about the process of writing a rough draft including three steps to keep in mind: start with your thesis, stick to it, write the body and then the introduction and conclusion. Check the links on the right for more information...
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W.w. Norton & Company: Elements of the Essay: Structure
Click through an overview of how to structure an essay, including the introduction, body, and conclusion. Use the list on the right side to learn all of the elements of an essay.
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Education.com: W.1.6 Lesson Plans
[Free Registration/Login Required] These lesson plans can help learners practice the Common Core State Standards skill of using a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing.
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Wisc Online: Writing the Ged Essay Using Transitional Words
A critical part of the writing process is using transitional words and phrases to let the reader know when a change is coming. Learn more about how to use transitions and acquaint yourself with examples of transitional words.