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Inspiring Young Children to Write - 0 views

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    This article is about the importance of allowing a child to "free flow" write, and stresses the importance of allowing a child to write without the pressures of grammar, spelling, etc.
Maureen Barreras

Why Should Students Blog? - 0 views

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    This is an article written by a woman who went back to college in her forty's to become a teacher. While there she was introduced, and fell in love with, blogging. Once she became a teacher, she introduced her students to blogging. The article discusses many benefits of student blogging. Worth reading!
Maureen Barreras

20 Ideas for Wordle - 0 views

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    I found a blog that lists 20 ideas for using Wordle. Many of the ideas can be used in the classroom. I think students of all ages will find Wordle fun and interesting.
Maureen Barreras

Lesson Plans for Writing - 0 views

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    This website has many links to websites that give great ideas for teaching children how to write, for example, I searched around and found an idea for creative writing: students sit in circle, start a story, when time is up, pass the story along to have peer continue it.
Maureen Barreras

Society of Children's Book writers & Illustrators - 0 views

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    For the children's book writers out there. The organization provides members information about the children's book market. It does cost money to join but the organization has several types of grants for writers, one of which is funded by the organization and Judy Blume. It's worth checking out.
Samantha Braun

Writers Online Workshops - Writing Workshops from the publisher of Writer's Digest - 0 views

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    This is an online writing tool in which writers can join in different types of writer's workshops.
Samantha Braun

Art Writing Projects for the Classroom - 0 views

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    Writing and art should be combined to enhance lessons and this site has many great ideas.
Samantha Braun

WritingFix: The Daily Prompt Generator - 0 views

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    This site generates random writing propts to spark the writer's imagination or use in the classroom.
Samantha Braun

BibMe: Fast & Easy Free Bibliography Maker - 0 views

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    This is my favorite tool as a college student. It is the easiest bibliography maker I have ever used.
Robyn Nichols

Uncyclopedia - 0 views

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    A Wikipedia-like website, except funnier. Information submitted and edited by users. Not very reliable for factual information though!
Robyn Nichols

Musicovery : interactive webRadio - 0 views

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    A music site that allows you to pick your mood and it plays music that will suite it. A cool concept, nice to have on while writing papers...pretty fun to mess around with, too. Finds good music most of the time.
Samantha Braun

Creative Writing Blog - 0 views

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    This is a blog with great tips for creative writers and it includes comics, videos and suggested reading.
Samantha Braun

Fiction Writing - The Blog of Writing Coach, Emily Hanlon - 0 views

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    This blog includes a lot of great tips and advice for creative writers.
Samantha Braun

Freelance Writing Jobs - 0 views

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    This convenient site lists freelance writing jobs and tips for different kinds of writing.
Samantha Braun

This Week in Eduction - 0 views

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    This is a blog that is frequently updated with news from the education world.
Samantha Braun

Global Writing Contests : OnceWritten.com - 0 views

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    This website lists many ameteur writing competitions from all over the world. They also try to eliminate ones that might be scams or ask for money.
Maureen Barreras

Information for Writers - 0 views

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    eBook Crossroads is a website for novice or published authors. It is a site "dedicated to information and links for readers, writers, publishers and entrepreneurs." Some of the information I looked at on this site were marketing articles, a list of agents, publishing software, and a writers blog.
Maureen Barreras

Young Writers and Artists - 0 views

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    This is an awesome website. It's a website for youth through 13 years of age and teachers. Children submit their art or writing pieces with possible publication. The website displays art work and allows the audience to read what the children have created or listen to the story, which is actually read by the child. Really cool!
Maureen Barreras

Freelance Writers - 0 views

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    I thought that many of you would be interested in this website. They discuss many topics and provide the audience with professional, "authoritative articles, reviews, and expert commentary written by aspiring professional writers." Also, freelance writers and journalists are given the opportunity to take advantage of a new outlet for their work which will reach millions of viewers per month.
Maureen Barreras

Writing in the Workplace - 0 views

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    This website has great tips on professional writing. Topics discussed are audience analysis, prewriting, cover letters, resume, style, technique, organization, etc. Anything you need to know about professional writing is available on this website. I recommend checking it out if you are getting ready to look for a job and if you are working in a business like setting where formal writing is required.
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