Resources for Teachers

Web Links

• Narrative Bibliography
  This source contains a wonderful annotated list for using picture books to teach narrative writing. Provided on the list are title, author, a brief summary, trait emphasized, a suggested curriculum area, and a character trait that can be emphasized.



• Practice Scoring Papers
  Streaming video clips to share from NWREL.
  http://senior.billings.k12.mt.us/6traits/
  Save the paper! Billings Schools have created an interactive way to have your students or staff members practice scoring papers. Great source for use in the computer lab or for your classroom if you have a TV screen connected to a single computer.



• NWREL Tool Kit
  The NWREL toolkit 98 link. Lots of PDF files you can download for classroom use or professional development.



• Quick Class Assignments
  Need a quick idea for a class assignment? Here are some fun ideas, including a page with photos to use as prompts.



• Example of Student Work for the Above Link
  Same site as previous, this page has examples of student writing to use with six-trait rubrics for practice and evaluation.



• Links to Writing Labs
  This site has links to writing labs at universities; especially those that have online handouts and lessons.



• English Teachers
  This site is specifically for English teachers, but aren't we all?

Bibliography

• Must Reads for Writing Teachers: Word | PDF

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