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BoomWriter is now in close to 2,000 schools spread throughout 20 different countries, and the list continues to grow! BoomWriter caters to a broad range of learners in terms of age, background, socioeconomic status, learning style, and skill levels, and it addresses an equally broad range of skills. http://www.boomwriter.com/home/Schools
Story Creator

http://www.adlit.org/article/40054/ By: Ruth Sylvester and Wendy-lou Greenidge (2009) While some young writers may struggle with traditional literacy, tapping into new literacies like digital storytelling may boost motivation and scaffold understanding of traditional literacies. Three types of struggling writers are introduced followed by descriptions of ways digital storytelling can support their development.

Digital Storytelling: Extending the Potential for Struggling Writers | Adolescent Literacy Topics A-Z

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Expository

Literacy coaching, the shorthand term for teaching reading comprehension in the content areas , is an essential part of teaching writing.

Literacy Coaching Connects Reading, Writing, and Study Skills

http://www.you-can-teach-writing.com/literacy-coaching.html

Homework Help - Writing Sentences and parahgraphs

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1235019324 Posted by Crystal on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 11:55pm. You’ve applied for a specific job in your field of study.
http://readwritetalk.wordpress.com/2010/01/14/persuasive-picture-books/

Persuasive Picture Books « Read… Write… Talk…

i 9 Votes This week we have been working on persuasive writing and speaking skills.

Books about Books! | Children's Picture Books about Books

book recommendations , books about books , children's books , library , new books | 2 comments We’ve checked out books about Christmas . Books about Snow . http://www.goodlifeeats.com/books/books-about-books
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-02-21/little-libraries-lawn-boxes-books/53260328/1

Little Libraries have people thinking (and reading) outside the box

MADISON, Wis. – Todd Bol wanted to honor his mother, a former teacher and book lover who died a decade ago.

Teaching Writing- Approaches & Activities

http://nadabs.tripod.com/writing/ When writing your essay, keep the following suggestions in mind:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/a-writers-guide-to-free-apps-for-inspiration-organization/ Any creative writer should have three main aims: write, stay organized and get published. The following list of free websites and apps for writers aims to help you do just that. Get Inspired

A Writer’s Guide To Free Apps For Inspiration & Organization

http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/922

30 Ideas for Teaching Writing

Summary : Few sources available today offer writing teachers such succinct, practice-based help—which is one reason why 30 Ideas for Teaching Writing was the winner of the Association of Education Publishers 2005 Distinguished Achievement Award for Instructional Materials. The National Writing Project's 30 Ideas for Teaching Writing offers successful strategies contributed by experienced Writing Project teachers. Since NWP does not promote a single approach to teaching writing, readers will benefit from a variety of eclectic, classroom-tested techniques.