Writing
The Writing Process
This downloadable PDF file is one page that neatly summarises all the stages in the writing process.
OWL (online writing lab)
The sheer amount of information in this site can be a little overwhelming but extremely useful. A lot of it is pitched at university level but there are still plenty of resources that can be used in schools.
Writing Workshop
A number of very useful links such as transition word lists and writing prompts.
Writers' Workshop
A number of useful guidelines on how to write for different purposes.
Scholastic Writing with Authors
A number of online guides by authors on how to write in particular styles.
Teachers and Writers Collaborative
This site has lesson ideas and interview transcripts between teachers and authors about how to teach writing. A lot of really interesting content.
How to Run a Fiction Writers' Workshop
Lots of simple yet powerful ideas on how to encourage children to write in a supportive environment. My personal favourite tip is to give critiques in a professional way - something that writers call a 'poop sandwich'. I'll let you find out what this means exactly on your own.
The Big Writing Timer
A countdown timer to have on the screen while children write. You can programme it to give reminder prompts at key points in time.
Writing Fun
A fabulous site with information on each type of genre and printable writing organisers and templates for each one.
This downloadable PDF file is one page that neatly summarises all the stages in the writing process.
OWL (online writing lab)
The sheer amount of information in this site can be a little overwhelming but extremely useful. A lot of it is pitched at university level but there are still plenty of resources that can be used in schools.
Writing Workshop
A number of very useful links such as transition word lists and writing prompts.
Writers' Workshop
A number of useful guidelines on how to write for different purposes.
Scholastic Writing with Authors
A number of online guides by authors on how to write in particular styles.
Teachers and Writers Collaborative
This site has lesson ideas and interview transcripts between teachers and authors about how to teach writing. A lot of really interesting content.
How to Run a Fiction Writers' Workshop
Lots of simple yet powerful ideas on how to encourage children to write in a supportive environment. My personal favourite tip is to give critiques in a professional way - something that writers call a 'poop sandwich'. I'll let you find out what this means exactly on your own.
The Big Writing Timer
A countdown timer to have on the screen while children write. You can programme it to give reminder prompts at key points in time.
Writing Fun
A fabulous site with information on each type of genre and printable writing organisers and templates for each one.
General Writing
Resources
Boogle World Creative Writing
Excellent quality writing prompts to get start children writing.
Writing Workshop
A number of very useful links such as transition word lists and writing prompts.
Excellent quality writing prompts to get start children writing.
Writing Workshop
A number of very useful links such as transition word lists and writing prompts.
Story
Prompts
