The American Heritage Book of English Usage. 1996 [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Practical and authoritative guide to contemporary English. Provides a detailed look at grammar, style, diction, word formation, gender, social groups, and scientific forms.
Amy Lynn's Poetry Pages [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tools and information that inspires and equips young poets to be better and more thoughtful writers.
BombDiggity [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Forum for young writers to exchange knowledge on various types of writing and seek help to publish their own work.
Creative Writing Process [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Step by step approach to writing essays and stories. Includes tips for brainstorming, web mapping, outlining, editing, draft copy. proof reading, final copy, references, and worksheets.
The Elements of Style - William Strunk [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.
English Online - Writers' Window [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Provides guides to writing stories, poems, reviews, and research papers. Also publishes the writings of children and teenagers.
Kid Quotes Wanted [ Teens ] - Greeting card publisher that holds a semi-annual kid quote contest. Student writers submit quotes that might be used in future greeting cards. Prizes are awarded.
The King’s English [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Authoritative text on grammar, syntax, punctuation, writing techniques, and style.
The Magicouol's Nook [ Kids/Teens ] - Publish your writing, get writing tips, enter contests, and recommend books for other kids to read with this middle schooler's e-zine.
Official Flat Stanley Project [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A journaling project in which schools create a paper doll, write a journal for a few days, and send it on to another school. Includes a list of partner schools and how to get involved.
Oswego High School Online Writing Guide [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Need help in getting started on that book report or term paper? Learn how to create outlines, to organize writing, and construct well-organized paragraphs.
Paragraph Builder [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Step-by-step directions for organizing and writing a good paragraph.
paragraphpunch.com [ Kids/Teens ] - An online writing tutorial; takes students through the actual steps of writing a paragraph online.
The Poetry Workshop Pages [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Designed for middle and high school students. Includes links to sites about poets, a glossary of poetic terms, poetry writing suggestions and structured exercises.
Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky [ Kids ] - Online workshop with the popular children's poet includes tips, writing exercises, revision guidelines, and a place to publish online.
Rhyme Zone [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Online search engine rhyming database. Plug in a word and get a list of potential words that rhyme.
11 Rules of Writing [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A concise guide to some of the most frequently violated rules of writing, punctuation, and grammar.
Swords of Writing [ Mature Teens ] - Pictures, stories, poetry, and a chatroom intended to provide motivation for writing.
Topics for Informative or Persuasive Speeches [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Topics submitted by students. Can be used for ideas for essays as well. Users may submit suggestions to add to the list.
What Makes a Good Story? [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Interactive exhibit takes visitors on a literary journey through the classic short story and examines the elements that come together to create a good story.
Words etc. [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Introductions to poetical forms, book reviews, poetry and stories by 16-year-old Sonya Hallett.
Writes of Passage [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Literary organization that offers teens from around the world the opportunity to submit writing samples and read the words of peers. Features interviews with famous authors, tips on writing, career spotlights and interactive writing forums.
Writing Den [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers resources for students and teachers to improve their English reading, comprehension, and writing skills.
Young Scottish Poetry Library [ Kids/Teens ] - Poetry writing activities and workshops for children and young people.
Young Writers' Clubhouse [ Kids ] - Encouragement for young writers by Deborah Morris, author of the Real Kids, Real Adventures series. Includes answers to frequently asked questions and tips for getting started.
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