maria-mccardle
The following are helpful resources for you to use during your time in this class. Some items are provided for enrichment or extra practice and others are resources we will use to help develop your understanding of course material.
Ever wondered how to make your writing more effective? Choosing the best word can make your writing clearer, stronger, more interesting, and can relay more information. This website will give some great examples you can incorporate in your own writing to practice being specific and create impact.
Have writer's block? Feeling down and in a rut with your writing? Do you want to fall in love with writing again? Watch these 4 short videos to be inspired and uplifted!
Padlet will be used for class collaboration and discussions. We will discuss the writing process, great writing and writers, class assignments, and reflect on our own writing.
I will use this platform to review concepts and introduce new content. You may use this resource to create presentations and illustrate the writing process.
We will use this site to create and illustrate our writing. You may also find this site useful for your personal use to publish your stories and poems or read the works of others.
Wizer.me will be used to create interactive practice for you on various topics including the writing process, parts of speech, and other aspects to make our writing stronger. You will be able to complete these activities and get automatic feedback on your answers.
FlexiQuiz will be used for formal tests, quizzes, and practice activities.
Are graphic organizers your thing? Creatly allows you to create your own or choose from templates that will suit your needs as you begin the pre-stages of writing.
These tutorials cover the English parts of speech: the noun and verb. Before we can understand what it means to use strong nouns and active verbs, we must understand the basics. By taking a quick assessment, the individualized study plan will build on what you already know and focus on your areas of growth.
