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daily writing prompt site that publishes prompts on a monthly calendar. The whole month is laid out for you with a different prompt each day. Don't see anything you like on the current calendar? That's okay, click through the previous months to find old prompts. Periodically, Toasted Cheese holds writing contests which you can learn about by clicking on the links on the calendar. The writing contests are based on one or more of the prompts from the calendar. Applications for EducationIf you're looking for some ideas to stimulate creative writing by your students, check out Toasted Cheese. The option to go back to previous months' prompts gives you plenty of options for finding a prompt appropriate for your classroom. 

Summer program with Kate Messner and other authors.  2013 Runs from June 24-August 12 Hone your own writing skills, which you can later share with students.

Many, many useful tools to improve writing.

Hotlist on Persuasive Writing rec. by Shannon Saul " I especially like the advertisements which go along with the 3rd lesson in the 5th grade writing unit, and the True Story of the Three Little Pigs, and the Hey Little Ant one.  Cheerios commercial and cooking with insects looks interesting also"

Picture books that can be used at various levels to discuss the writing process

I've been on Richie's email list for years (and I've even met him), but never thought to look for a single  place that holds all of his reviews.  He writes some of the most complete reviews I know of, always connecting the books to other events, songs, or materials. I'm often jealous when he writes reviews for great books months before they are released.

Students practice grammar and writing skills using sentences generated to include their interests.

Great blog post about using google docs.  This was part of a presentation at ISTE.

Reading/Writing Workshop chat archives (uses #rwworkshop hashtag first Wednesday of the month

Podcast with Ralph Fletcher about mentor texts. 1-10-12 You might want to check out some of the other shows as well!

A blog that deals with anchor charts in writing.

Resources from Molly Schroeder. Scroll down for many uses of GAFE and students.There are links to other topics as well.

Great post from Vicki Davis. Lots of ideas on how to effectively use chromebooks for writing and learning.

Outlines how he uses it to teach writing

Used by some in curriculum writing, summer 2013

Use this one page PDF to help your student's organize their expository writing.

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