Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Sum of Its Parts

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Inspired by Julianna's understanding (from the novel Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen) that "A painting is more than the sum of its parts," students will describe a memorable place that evokes a certain feeling or emotion. Students will...
Activity
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: A Word Game for Kids: The Idea Game for Kids

For Students 1st - 5th Standards
How can using your five senses help you tell a better story? Young writers brainstorm three sensory details about a personal topic before writing a story about it. If they need help with ideas, they can click the magic button for story...
Handout
The Write Place

Literacy Education Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...
Handout
The Write Place

Literacy Education Online: Logical Fallacies

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the St. Cloud State University provides many links in this index with general writing help. Under "Development" you'll find "Sensory Details." Under "Logical Fallicies" you'll find a link by the same name. Look under...