Resources for Writers and Teachers

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Online resources for writers of all ages.

(We're always looking for more! Please email Dr. David LeNoir or Joy Buckingham if you can recommend others--or if you experience problems with those listed.)

Mainly for Student Writers:

Tips for Writers	Some tips for becoming a better writer--from an organization of English teachers.
The Biography Maker	Information and steps for writing biography
Writing and Grammar Resources	Guidelines and links
WritePlace	Information and links
Grammar Handbook	An online "handbook" from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Blue Mountain Arts	Personalize and send free electronic greetings
Evaluating Web Resources	Criteria to use in determining the quality of information available on web sites.
Yahooligans!	Web guide for youth.
Wacky Web Tales	Create your own or read others' (grades 3-8).
Aesop's Fables	Fables illustrated and told by U. Mass. art students (requires Flash 4 Player).
KidsLoveAMystery.com	Mystery stories, tricks, and contests (lesson plans, too).
MysteryNet.com	Mysteries and puzzles to solve (MS/HS).
CRAYON	CReAte Your Own Newspaper--newspaper writing and news.
The Write Site	Interactive language arts and journalism project for middle schools.
Vocabulary U	Vocabulary puzzles and contests--some for specific grade levels.
Read to Write Project	Student-written book reviews and other student writing.
World of Reading	A searchable database of student-written book reviews. Accepts submissions.
Absolutely Whootie	Folk tales, fairy tales, and legends from around the world (grades 1-7).
EnchantedLearning.com	Crafts, games, and resources for a variety of content topics.
Term Paper	Thomson/Gale's "How to Write a Term Paper."
Literary Glossary	A glossary of literary terms.
Poetry Tiles	"Kid" versions of computer magnetic poetry--arrange the words to create a poem.
More Poetry Tiles	A variety of computer magnetic poetry "kits"
Kidscribe	A bilingual site (English and Spanish) for young writers.
The Reading Corner	Book reviews written for grades 2-8.
Word Central	Dictionary, "Daily Buzzword," and activities.
Candlelight Stories	Writing activities, on-line story books, animation.
Research & Writing	Research writing how-to, search, links (HS/college).
Creative Writing for Teens	Tips, activities, and links.
Kids on the Net	Online writing community.
Scriptito's Place	Vangar Publishers' Creative Writing Resource Center.
Young Authors Workshop	Linked resources for the writing process (grades 4-7).
MidLink Magazine	An online magazine publishing work by students (grades 3-12).
Writing Corner	Tips, contests, links, resources.
WritingDEN	Writing topics and tips (grades 6-12).
Real Kids, Real Adventures	Young authors, FAQs, critique group, contests.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards	Scholastic's contest for student writers (grades 7-12).
Writing.Com	Online publishing and feedback--post your own work or read and respond to others'.
CCC Grammar	An online grammar text supported by Capital Community College.
CCC Sentence Sense	An online handbook supported by Capital Community College.
Homework Spot	Resources, links, and games.
Kids Language Arts	Activities and resources.
Cyberkids	Online creative writing, chat rooms, and message boards (Age 7 to 12).
CyberTeens	Online community and creative outlet for teens.
Spelling Test	A self-scoring test over 50 spelling "demons"

 

LOST LINKS (we're hoping to recover)
Process Writing Rap	A rap to get you started
KidNews	Online publishing of articles in a variety of areas.

 

Mainly for Teachers:

ReadWriteThink	IRA/NCTE practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction
The Joy of Teaching	Links and tips from our very own Joy Buckingham
Tips for Parents	"Helping Your Teenager to Write Better"--tips from NCTE
Key Issues: Writing	NCTE resources
KERA Listservs	Kentucky's KERA-related listservs
Assessing Student Poetry	Kathryn Mincey's work at fitting poetry in the KIRIS portfolio
Poetry & Song	"The process of composing poems, lyrics, and songs" (by Bill Payne of "Little Feat")
Writing Research Papers	MLA and a whole lot more, courtesy of Capital Community College
NoodleTools	Tools for internet research and technology use in education
Hot Potatoes	Test- and puzzle-generating software
Ralphfletcher.com	Tips and resources from Ralph Fletcher
Kentucky Writing	"Writing Development Teachers Handbook" and "KET On-Demand Writing"
Open Response	"Open Response Questions in the Classroom" manual
Three Kinds of Writing	Materials and samples to support the "Three Kinds of Writing"
Poetry 180	"A poem a day for American high schools"
6+1 Traits of Writing	Homepage of the 6+1 Traits scoring rubric
CyberGuides	Units of instruction (for core works of literature) from SCORE
Creative Writing for Teens	Games, activities, resources, and links for writing
Discover Writing	Monthly lesson plans by THE Barry Lane
Learning with Mysteries	Plans and links for using mystery in the classroom
Teachers.net	An immense array of teachers' resources--plans, chats, materials.
TeacherUniverse	Links, resources, lesson plans, and information for teachers.
Education World	Links, resources, lesson plans, and information for teachers.
DiscoverySchool.com	Links and resources by the Discovery Channel.
Educator's Reference Desk	ERIC database, lesson plans, and resource guides.
Global Schoolnet	Content and tools for collaborative learning and online projects.
Puzzlemaker	Create or copy crosswords, word searches, math puzzles.
C. Hurst's Children's Lit. Site	Children's books:  reviews, activities, thematic approaches.
Education Place	Houghton Mifflin's K-8 site for teachers.
Aesop's Fables	Fables with morals and lesson plans.
EnchantedLearning.com	Crafts, games, and resources for a variety of content topics.
Children's Literature Web	Discussion, references, and links.
Grammar Safari	Approaches for hunting grammatical structures on the WWW.
Scholastic	Scholastic's pages for teachers--activities, tools, resources, plans, programs.
New Plagiarism	Article from FNO, an online technology journal, about computer-based plagiarism.
emTech	Resources, links, and lesson plans from Emerging Technologies.
Beginning Teacher's tool Box	An "online community" for supporting beginning teachers.
Skewl Sites	Educational sites and resources "researched by teachers for teachers."
mygradebook.com	An online gradebook program with options for individual student/parent access.
Kim's Korner for Teacher Talk	An 8th grade teacher's ideas for teaching writing.
F.R.E.E.	Federel Resources for Educational Excellence
Fundsnet Online Services	Information on online financial resources.
Forecast of Funding	US Department of Education funding programs and competitions.
eSchool News	Information from the eSchool News Funding Center.
Finding Funders	The Foundation Center's list of sources for funding.
School Grants	Resources and tips for K-12 grants and projects.

 

LOST LINKS (we're hoping to recover)
Technology in Education	"170 Ideas and Resources for Teachers"
Tech. and the Writing Process	How to use computers in all stages of the writing process.