Trading Card Creator - ReadWriteThink

I know one of our History teachers, Mr. E. has his students make trading cards for his class.  This could be done in the English class too.  ReadWriteThink has on their website a trading card creator. 

According to their website, "The Trading Card tool gives students an alternative way to demonstrate their literacy knowledge and skill when writing about popular culture texts or real world examples. This interactive allows students to create their own trading card about a real or fictional person, place, object, event, or abstract concept.

These cards are can be used with any type of book students are reading or subjects that they are studying, and make for an excellent prewriting exercise for students who are writing narrative stories and need to consider characters, setting, and plot. Specific prompts guide student through the various types of cards, expanding students' thinking from the basic information and description of the topic to making personal connections to the subject."

To see the website click here.

P.O.W.E.R.ful writing

I have not been to Laura Randazzo's website in a bit but it surely was time to take a look again.  She does amazing videos and has great ideas.  Today I am pointing out her blog on the acronym P.O.W.E.R. which she uses in the writing process.  To see he post click here.  If you just want the sheets posted below click here.

How To Write Like James Comey

You remember him.  He was the former FBI director that POTUS Trump fired.  Here is an article from Lifehacker on "How to write like James Comey".  To see the article click here.

Write The World

According to AASL, "A site committed to the improvement of the writing of high school students via a global online community and guided interactive process. Young writers are encouraged to find their voices in writing, polish their editing, and publish on an international platform. Write the World also aids students in developing tools that will aid them in writing and communication for success in school, career, and life. Geared toward high school, use for poetry slams and writing competitions. "

To see the website click here.

Make Beliefs Comix writing Prompts

This site has a comic book template and writing prompts for your students.  It is also available in French.  To see the site click here.  However the thing I liked most about the site was the great Ebook called "Something to write about".  Check it out.  You can have your English Language Learners or Literacy Students work online and print out just the page they need or you can print out the whole book yourself and use it in class.  To see the ebook click here.