Brilliant Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Do you have any favorite on-line resources for writing assignments? I have found helpful things for my high-schooler by searching on, for example, "writing a precis" or "writing thesis statement". But so far I'm not having much luck with assignments for my 7th grader. I'm looking for assignments geared toward the 7th-9th grade level. The only things we have in-home right now are IEW materials (he is *so* sick of adding dress-ups), Rod & Staff (we've always used the grammar but I don't like the writing assignments), and Put That in Writing (too many grammar exercises). So I'm looking for something free or cheap just to keep him writing until we decide on something for next year. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 So I'm looking for something free or cheap just to keep him writing until we decide on something for next year. WriteGuide.com has a free Letter Writing Program for students age ten and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Both my dc are working on letters to their best friends in another city as I write this! I printed off the first lesson on imagery. We (7th & 10th grader and I) went over the lesson, and then brainstormed come ideas. Since the 10th grader gets tired of coming up with thesis statements and formal essays all the time, she was excited to do this creative assignment. I am still searching for some more formal writing assignment resources, for jr-high appropriate essay, book report, and research report formats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Just a thought ... You might see what writing books your library has on hand and browse them for ideas. In particular, look for The Lively Art of Writing by Lucile Vaughan Payne. Also, if you have a Borders store nearby, it's their educator's discount week (25% off almost everything). The book above retails for $6.99 so could be had for about $5.00 (I think that would count as cheap!) Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellogirl Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 WriteAtHome.com offers writing courses with weekly assignments and personal coaching. Not quite what you asked about, but another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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