teaching writing during the summer

fantastic series of ideas on the Comments thread for Writing website. I'll try to get them posted on the front page later...

Also, three resources left by ktm readers:


from Ester:

Write Source Eval-U-Write
Write AtHome (homeschoolers like this)



from Vicky S:

very important: scored writing samples of student work from the University of Oregon


I am constantly looking for scored samples of student work; they're very hard to find.

I also have 3 models for book reports (one from Susan):

TimeforKids sample book report, check list, and graphic organizer (beautifully laid out)
expository book report (includes annotated book report - very nice, though graphically confusing)
Writer's Model Book Review (Susan's find - Holt - annotated - well laid out - pdf file)



Writer's Choice above average, average, and below average student work, grades 6-12

Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Garde 12