This feature section will help you get organized and complete an assigned written paper or report. Writing can be a lot of fun if you approach it in an organized way. Here you will find links to the writing process and some great tools.

1. Big6 Writing Process Organizer for Grades 3-6
Use this handy Big6_Writing_Process_Organizer_2010“>organizer for your written paper from beginning to end! This is a helpful tool that takes you from prewriting to evaluating your work and publishing your paper.

2. Helpful Writing Links (links used with permission)

Blackdog’s How to Write a Story
This helpful site teaches you about the parts of a story and how to write each part. Be careful—there is an advertising banner at the top—don’t click on it without your parent or teacher’s permission.

Bruce Hale’s How to Write a Story
Author and illustrator Bruce Hale takes you through a lively explanation of story writing. He uses examples from one of his book characters, Moki the Geko, to describe the elements of a story.

3. Be an Author
Kids! Writing does not have to happen just when your teacher assigns a paper or report. Believe it or not, you can write just for fun! Try it and see! Read more. . .

For Teachers and Parents