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Science Writer steps students through the process of writing a report with introduction, methods, results, and conclusion sections. Students draft, revise, and edit their report, using just-in-time support from pedagogical agents who offer models and information about how to write each section. They may also access content and editing checklists to help them evaluate their writing and make revisions. And finally, students can use the embedded text-to-speech tool to listen to their writing to see if it "sounds right" and to listen to any of the directions and instructional material, as well as accessing vocabulary definitions. Each student has their own Science Writer account and teach

ssay Map is one of my favourite web tools that I have been repeatedly recommending for teachers. Essay Map, as its name indicates, is a tool that helps students with their essay writings. It is an interactive graphic organizer that provides students with a step by step guidance through the process of developing a robust outline to their essays. Having a clear and well-built outline is definitely a pre-requisite for good expository writing. It gives students' writings focus and coherence needed for developing cogent arguments. Essay Map is ideal for that.

AppHappy writes about Tapose Collaborative Content Creation App All of the tools are hidden until you want to use them so there is no clutter taking over the screen as you work. When using the drawing function, turn on wrist protection so that they can write or draw in a way that is most comfortable without throwing off the touch screen input. can draw, highlight, type, add sticky notes, video, or images to the journal. favorite feature: multitasking within the journal

writing stories using visuals, pictures to help jumpstart writing.

DeCoste Writing Protocol : research-based evaluation tool for considering AT in the area of written expression. 

Imagination Prompt generator for writing 

Touch and Write handwriting app for iPad

Write U& Say. Text to speech text app

The Writing Pyramid: Word Banks, Symbol Sets / Devices, and the ALPHABET!

Read & Write Gold tools find the appropriate accommodations.  Should be applicable to any text to speech program. 

Flex T9 Speak-Trace-Write TAp app for Android, Youcan swipe the keyboard to type, if you have internet connection you can use voice recognition. has word prediciton

Using CAST book Builder to develop and write social stories

provides a nice template that elementary school students can use to write about and reflect on the characters in their favorite stories. The template is quite simple to use. Students enter the name of a story and the name of their favorite character on the first page. On the next pages students list ten attributes of the character. The Character Scrapbook also allows students to create pictures of their favorite characters.

Writing Propts

These are some great tips for other students such as those  with Executive Disorder or Learning Disabilities.  Some of these tips will also be good for those who are ESOL learners.  Nice article to share with teachers 

text organizers, visual mapping

write captions by clicking on word choices and dragging and words onto the picture

Free for now, check grammar and writing suggestions. probably better for middle school students and older

Writing instruction for students with Angelman Syndrome 

A nice infographic from CALLScotland on questions and answers to consider when student is experiencing difficulties with writing.