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- Kindergarten - Higher Ed
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Students commemorate 9/11 by writing letters to fire, police, or emergency medical personnel in local communities or to the service men and women who fight terrorism overseas. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Pre-K - 12th
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Students interview younger students, then use what they write a short storybook that features the youngster as the main character. A special event brings the two groups back together to enjoy the result.
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students discover the elements of a story (introduction, plot, climax, resolution, denouement). In groups of five, one student writes an introduction and passes it to the next person, who writes the plot and passes it to the next person, etc. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 5th
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Students navigate through an online interactive virtual zoo to create imaginary animals by combining different parts of real animals. Then they write a short story about their combination creature. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 4th
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Students work together in groups to brainstorm ideas on writing topics. After being read stories, they watch a demonstration of webbing and how to connect related ideas. They write their story and are graded based on a rubric. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 9th
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Students utilize handheld computers as a tool for implementing all stages of the writing process. They create an original piece of writing, including pictures and illustrations, on their handheld device. Working with partners, students revise and edit their writing. Student writings are published as eBooks and shared with the class through beaming. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a writing conference to reflect upon personal growth in the realm of writing. The conferences are held individually to encourage future progress to improve writing skills. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 7th
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Students explore the writing of expository pieces. They discover the main components of the writing process. Students apply those components by creating a plan for a short paper. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 7th
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Students think of an insect or animal and write a short paragraph on why they like/dislike that animal or insect. They then discover the main components of the writing process, and apply those components by creating a plan for a short paper. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the participation necessary to develop skills of writing letters. They work in groups in order to develop final drafts of letters meant for class presentation. Students read and create constructive criticism of letter drafts. Full Review »

