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Weebly

Holocaust Diary Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a good interdisciplinary project that combines creative and narrative writing with studies of the Holocaust. Your young historians will compose a diary of experiences from the perspective of an individual living during the time...
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Sandra Effinger

Bulletin Board Project

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Imagine a project that informs and entertains. Replace book reports with a bulletin board that highlights all the important elements of a novel. Readers research the author, create a timeline of events in the story, write a...
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Other

The Proofreader's Hall of Shame

For Students 9th - 10th
These verified examples of flubs that made it into print on the web and in the papers are often hilarious. Each comes with a link to the source. Good way to emphasize the importance of good editing.
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Capital Community College Foundation

Guide to Grammar and Writing: Writing Concise Sentences

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Why write five paragraphs when you can say what you want to say in two? Learn how to make the most of your words and sentences to get your point across without being too wordy.
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Writing Center Tips & Tools

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The documents and videos collected here touch on most aspects of good academci writing, and all aspects of the writing process. Students can choose from the many topics to address the specific skill or concept they need to master.