Lots of articles and tips for young writers from Australian writer and educator, Susan Stephenson, at www.thebookchook.com .
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Writing Activities for Kids
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resources and activities to encourage kids to write
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Simple but powerful writing idea: Once...(intro characters and setting) But... (problem) So.. .(resolution) 
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Some ideas on presenting haiga after children have created them (by adding haiku to images.) Also links to other articles about creating poetry with kids.
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Linking writing to reading we've shared with our children is a wonderful way to extend the literature experience.
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Tips for incorporating writing into children's lives.
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You probably won't recognize these storytelling elements from creative writing class.
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Love the format of this very helpful writing tool. Be sure to click on each element for more information.
Jennifer Gandarias's curator insight,
February 15, 2014 7:42 PM
This infographic would be a hit in creative writing class 
David Baker's curator insight,
March 20, 2014 12:43 PM
What a great support to deepen writing practice for students as they learn to identify different roles, ideas and structures in their reading and use it in their writing
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By encouraging our children to play and have fun with words, we're helping them develop both reading and writing skills.
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Help kids become hunters of words. It's a great way to sneak a little writing into a day.
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Websites and other ideas with writing prompts to spark student writing.
Terry Doherty's curator insight,
December 23, 2013 4:17 PM
I am (admittedly) a HUGE fan of writing prompts. They aren't just for school, either. They are wonderful "teasers" for dinner-table conversation, too.
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For the simple reason that poetry is an art form, tips for writing poetry will vary from poet to poet. Each poet has his or her own unique style just
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Some tips for writing and editing rhyming poetry.
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Great points here to discuss with teen writers.
Mary Westcott's curator insight,
March 1, 2016 10:14 AM
Maybe a tad too complex for our young students, but still a nice way of understanding the foundations of storytelling!! 
Marisa d's curator insight,
March 11, 2016 12:22 AM
Maybe a tad too complex for our young students, but still a nice way of understanding the foundations of storytelling!! 
Salena Argar's curator insight,
May 17, 2017 6:31 AM
Seven steps to the perfect story is a great visual representation of how to build a story. This clearly explains the process of how students can construct their narrative and the types of characters they will use. I would definitely use this in my classroom to help students understand the process of creating a narrative.
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Lots of learning possibilities when kids create six word memoirs!
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writing and use the power of the digital medium to create multimodal, interactive texts. Please add more examples in the comments, I want to keep collecting
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Various tools and websites that encourage kids and adults to write.
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Telling a story via a comic editor is a great way to include writing in lots of fun!
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April 24, 2013 7:59 PM
You might also be interested in my PDF, Using Comic Editors with Kids http://susanstephenson.com.au/using-comic-editors-with-kids/
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Discover an endless library of free books, picture books, & poetry or use simple tools to create books in minutes. Storybird is a creative community where readers & writers celebrate storytelling.
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Workshop includes questions to help kids develop characters; link to download worksheet too.
Terry Doherty's curator insight,
July 7, 2015 2:50 PM
Fun, creative and engaging ... "Summer Writing Club is about creativity, inspiration, and fun."
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Over and over their comments come. "...I hate writing..." "...Please don't make me write..." "...Writing is soooo boring..." And with each comment, I am grateful for my 7th graders honesty and also... Via Bookmarking Librarian
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Great tips for kids from Australian journalist and author, Julie Fison.
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Using iPad apps TOONPaint and StripDesigner to tell a digital story.
Maria Richards's curator insight,
March 1, 2014 6:41 PM
Bookchook...always sharing great learning opportunities. Thank you
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This presentation offers ideas on how to use comics in the classroom and a list of online comic creators Via Ana Cristina Pratas
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Also check out my free PDF, Using Comic Editors with Kids at http://susanstephenson.com.au/using-comic-editors-with-kids/
corneja's curator insight,
February 8, 2014 1:40 PM
Contiene enlaces para creación de comics. Una presentación muy útil, no sólo para educadores. Gracias.
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Writing persuasively is a skill kids need to learn. Try it with cartoons!
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PDF booklet of writing prompts from Bill Zimmerman of MakeBeliefsComix.
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FreeTech article about Nanoogo.
(Nanoogo FAQ a little vague on points and shop, but worth investigating. A new platform where kids can write and add icons, borders etc. )
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Warm up activities that get learners writing can be fantastic for getting the creative juices flowing while also giving a focused start to your lesson.
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Links to useful tools, tips and prompts for young writers.
Yolanda Jackson's curator insight,
August 18, 2013 8:21 PM
As a writer it is hard out there in the literary world. any help will be great
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Lots of vids to use as writing prompts with kids. Many are movie trailers. They are accompanied by questions to tease out kids' thoughts on topics.
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Great writing prompts!
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April 6, 2013 10:37 AM
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