Writing

=This page is devoted to Web 2.0 tools that support written expression.=



=﻿// Creative Ways to Publish Writing ﻿ //= =__Comic Creator (from Read Write Think) -__= =Students can create their own comics using this site. Once they are finished making the comic, they are able to print it off to keep or display in the classroom.= @http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/comic/index.html

=__Make Beliefs Comix - __= =Another fun comic strip site.= @http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/

=__Stapleless Book -__= =The Stapleless Book is designed to allow users to create with ease an eight-page book simply by folding and cutting. No tape or staples are required. Students just go through the prompts to design their books online and then print. A "planning sheet" is provided to help students think through their books before creating them online.= @http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/stapleless-book-30010.html

=Myth & Legends Story Creator= =Students can make their own stories using sound, text, characters, creatures, and scenery. Very cool!= @http://myths.e2bn.org/create/tool527-new--story-creator-2--beta.html

=Museum Box= =This site allows students to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. They can display anything from a text file to a movie. This is a very creative way to express ideas in a way other than the typical essay format. The "Teachers Area" includes lots of ideas for implementation. Check this site out for sure!!!= @http://museumbox.e2bn.org/

=// Using Graphic Organizers/Outlining Tools //= =Loose Stich -= =Outlining tool that can be used by an individual or collaboratively. There is a free version available.= @http://loosestitch.com/

=__Bubbl.us- __= =Free online brainstorming application. Students can print and/or save as an image.= @http://www.bubbl.us/ =Webspiration- = =A free, online version of Inspiration. A visual thinking tool that helps users map out ideas.= []

=// Printable Paper (handwriting, etc.) //= =__Various paper__ -= =graph/grid/notebook paper online= @http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/

=__Handwriting for Kids-__= =online collection of printable handwriting guides in a variety of sizes.= @http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/manuscript/alphabets/index.htm

=// Wikis //= =Wikis can be powerful tools in writing instruction and a cool way for students to practice writing skills (among other things). A wiki is basically a website that can be edited by multiple users. This is a great tool for collaborating with others!= =For a video explaining wikis "in plain English," click on the icon below:=



=There are many different FREE wiki sites you can use in your classroom. Some examples are:= =WikiSpaces= =PBWorks=

=// Other Useful Writing Tools //= = __E-Buddies Program__ = E-Buddies is a really cool e-mail penpal program that matches up students with intellectual disabilies with an e-mail penpal. http://www.ebuddies.org

=__Cool Writing Tools (a list)__=

http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Writing+Tools
=BibMe=

Fast and easy bibliography-maker.
@http://www.bibme.org/

=// ﻿Other tools to support writing found within this wiki //= =Word Cloud sites (see the Vocabulary section)= =﻿Digital Storytelling resources (see the Visual Literacy section)= =Avatars (see the Visual Literacy section)=