Writing+Gr.+3-4

Bitesize - Go to Bitesize Writing to learn how to write for different purposes and audiences. Warning: This is a BBC site which means that you may notice some differences in the spelling and usage of words that occur in British English.

Make Beliefs Comix - Use this site to write your own comic books.

Lightning Bug - Lightning Bug is your story partner, helping you write a story from the beginning to the end!

Communicating Ideas - Make your own digital poster, newspaper or comic strip!

Learn to Write a Book Review - A book review isn't the same as a book report. Learn from a published author how they're different.

Compare/Contrast - Develop an outline for one of three types of comparison essays: whole-to-whole, similarities-to-differences, or point-to-point.

Essay Map - Develop an outline that includes an introductory statement, main ideas you want to discuss or describe, supporting details, and a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas.

Persuasion Map - Map out your arguments for a persuasive essay or debate.

Story Starter - Click on the button to get a random story starter, and then write away!

Poetry
Diamante Poems - Learn how to follow a set structure for a poem to supply different parts of speech, such as adjectives and –//ing// words

Instant Poetry Forms - Look at the types of poems on the left side of this page. Choose one then add words to make the poem your own!

Wizards and Pigs - Learn about rhyme, alliteration, and rhythm with this poetry site.

Writing With Writers - Visit this Scholastic site to read, listen to, and write poems.

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