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"Hundreds of creative combinations that take the writer's block out of creative writing. Set young writers loose with prompts that focus on character (who the story is about), plot (what happens in the story), and setting (where or when the story happens)." You can also pick the story format (notebook, letter, newspaper or postcard).
"Whyville is a virtual world geared for teen and pre-teen girls and boys.
Whyville's millions of registered "citizens" come from all over to learn, create, and have fun together. Whyville is their world. Whyville has places to go, things to do, and of course, people to see. Whyville has its own newspaper, its own Senators, its own beach, museum, City Hall and town square, its own suburbia, and even its own economy - citizens earn "clams" by playing educational games. And much, much, much more!"
News for teens/tweens with ability to customize for classes. Blog format with printable student comments. Well-organized, topical, current events of interest to middle/high school. Teacher lounge, with lesson plans, to be added soon.