Building
Writing Skills with Technology Tools
Kellie Doubek, Presenter
What
resources do you have from ISBE?
ILS
and Performance Assessments
Check out the performance descriptors for each content area that
clearly explain what each child should be able to do for each standard. Check
out the performance assessments for each stage. Rubrics and samples of student
work are included!
Webbing Software for Prewriting
Inspiration!
Get a demo copy of Inspiration (or Kidspiration), as well as lesson
ideas.
Lesson Plans and Resources for Six Traits
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Six Traits |
Understanding good writing from the start. Resources from NWREL. |
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Specifically geared toward elementary students, this online writing lab with samples and ideas is a great resource! |
Activities for the Six Traits and more! |
Lesson Plans and Resources for Writers Workshop
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Writing Plans from Teachers Desk Tons of ideas for writing centers, writing prompts, and more. |
Mini-Lesson for Teaching Writing Great pointers for lessons. |
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These printable journal prompts are great starting points for writing. |
Introduce your class to journalism. Writers Workshop is a great way to implement it. |
Software
Resources from Microsoft
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Microsoft's Design
Gallery Live |
Office Resources for the Mac |
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Word
Resources from Microsoft |
PowerPoint
Resources from Microsoft |
Assessment
Resources
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There are a lot of resources out there but I really like this one from NWREL |
ISAT rubrics in student-friendly writing. |
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Assessment
resources from Kathy Schrock |
Rubistar |
On-line
Publishing Resources
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Epals |
Publishing
Student Work On-line |
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Kids On-line Magazine |
Crunch |