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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.

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"

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

Students can practice grammar with interacitve lessons.

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

Use these sample paragraph frames for each type of text structure used in expository writing. (rec. by Amy Lorch via LC)

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

Writing lessons and ideas.

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.

Poetry Idea Engine

Used by some in curriculum writing, summer 2013

Many of these apps would be great for young students.

Use these graphic organizers to help students understand the different text structures for expository writing. (through LC via Amy Lorch)

This two-page PDF provides a resource for the different text structures for expository writing. It includes definition, signal worlds, graphic organizers, summary questions and paragraph frames for each text structure.

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

Are you a bookworm? If so, take an adventure with Booker T. Worm. Write your favorite author, play a trivia game, or complete word scrambles based on you favorite books.  Find out about the latest, most popular books, too!

Great video that exaggerates peer review