Related Links to support Writing

» Annenberg Media Site for Professional Development
This website has some great professional development modules for teachers. If you search for Inside Writing Communities, for example, you can view it on demand. That particular video series is fantastic, and it includes brief interviews with writing experts throughout the actual classroom lessons.
» The Writing Fix
This multi-layered website offers many helpful ideas and resources for teachers to use (6+1 traits ideas, interactive writing prompts, mentor texts, etc.
» NWREL 6+1 Writing Traits
This site, sponsored by NWREL, provides resources for teachers on the 6 + 1 writing traits.
» Mosaic Teaching Tools for Writing
This Reading Mosaic page has a section devoted to writing. It includes links to units of study, posters for the traits, and notes from professional development workshops on writing.
» Quotes about Writing
This site offers a variety of quotes related to writing and writers.
» Stenhouse Publishers
Stenhouse Publishers offers a wealth of professional resources for teachers. The unique aspect of this website is that teachers can sample many of their professional books online before purchasing them.
» Scholastic's Teaching Resources
Scholastic's Teachers website offers teaching resources, student activities, and links to many of their interactive pages on books and authors. One feature that is really interesting is the video booktalk page.
» Ralph Fletcher's Resources for Teachers
Author Ralph Fletcher has published many books and other resources on the teaching of writing. His website offers teachers similar tips and resources on teaching writing.
» Greece Central School District's Tools for Reading, Writing, & Thinking
This school district's fantastic site offers information and samples on a variety of reading, writing, and thinking strategies for teachers of all content areas.