Sixth Grade Writing
1.4.8.B - MULTI-PARAGRAPH INFORMATIONAL WRITING (letters, descriptions, reports, instructions, essays, articles, interviews)
Dictionary.com - A reference source containing Word of the Day activities, various dictionary
activities and other reference tools.
A Word A Day - Provides a word a day for vocabulary practice. Listings are by theme or type of word.
Puzzlemaker - A site that lets you create customized puzzles including word searches, criss-cross, cryptograms, fallen phrases, and more.
RhymeZone - The Rhyming Dictionary and Thesaurus. Enter a word and the computer will provide a list of rhyming words, and their definitions.
1.5.8.A - FOCUS
1.5.8.B - CONTENT
Words
Analogy of the Day - Provides a different analogy each day.
Dictionary.com - A reference source containing Word of the Day activities, various dictionary
activities and other reference tools.
A Word A Day - Provides a word a day for vocabulary practice. Listings are by theme or type of word.
Puzzlemaker - A site that lets you create customized puzzles including word searches, criss-cross, cryptograms, fallen phrases, and more.
RhymeZone - The Rhyming Dictionary and Thesaurus. Enter a word and the computer will provide a list of rhyming words, and their definitions.
word worksheet
1.5.8.C - ORGANIZATION
1.5.8.D - STYLE
1.5.8.E - REVISION
1.5.8.F - EDITING
Spelling and Grammar
Mnemonics for difficult to spell words
Spelling Power- Choose a grade level and practice your spelling skills with a game.
Proofreading- Choose a grade level and practice your proofreading skills with a game.
Magazines that Publish Young Writers
Creative Kids - (ages 8 - 14) contains fiction, poetry, puzzles, humor, and artwork.
Skipping Stones - (ages 7 - 18) contains fiction, poetry, plays, and humor
Stone Soup - (ages 8 - 16) contains fiction, poetry, plays, and artwork
The Acorn - (ages 6 - 17) contains poetry, fiction, and nonfiction
Young Voices - (ages 8 - 16) contains fiction, poetry, plays, and artwork
Analogy of the Day - Provides a different analogy each day.
1.4.8.C - PERSUASIVE WRITING