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Writing Help

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Scholastic Story Starters

 

I love to write, but sometimes I have problems getting started.  Do you have the same problem? Try one of these story starters.

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DIGITAL STORYTELLING WEBSITE

                         

 Collaborative site for teens.

  • Choose a story that has been started.

  • Read it.

  • Add the next chapter.

 

                                                               

 This site is for all ages.

  • You sign in with your Google account.

  • Try it for a free 7-day trial.

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Writing Comics

 

                                         

 Fantastic site!

  • Try creating a scene.

  • Then add your characters.

  • Now you are ready to create your own comic.

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This may be fun, but it is not as easy to use as   Storyboard That.

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Mind mappings tools help you develop a plan of action for your story.

 

I  think creating a mind map is a valuable tool for writers. However, I am not happy with any of these sites.  Try them and if you can easily use a site, let me know and I will try it again. In the meantime, I will use paper and pencil to make my mind maps.

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This is for serious users of mind maps. It costs $4.99. 

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This is an app you can get at the iTunes store for free, right now, because of the Covid19 virus. It is intended, mainly, for iPad users. Make sure you have the free Adobe Flashplayer downloaded so you can use this site. 

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Story starters --Not sure how to get started, try one of these.

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This is a fun way to come up with some story ideas. Type in your name, choose the kind of story you want to write, and spin to get started. (grades K-6)

 

This is not a cute site, but the random story starter sentences are interesting. I would say this site is best suited for older students.

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Writing mechanics (Grammar and Style)

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Lack of grammar can destroy a really good story.  Try to use all of the following sites if you need to improve your grammar.

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This is the best grammar correcting program I have seen.

 

 

I like this site.  

  • Paste something you have written onto the page.

  • Watch the colors appear.  

  • The different colors highlight different problems.

 

This is more suited for middle and high school students who want to improve their grammar through lessons and practice.  

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Lists of Verb Replacements

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When speaking or writing, it is important to use the most precise words you know to communicate effectively.  

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In these examples, I have shown how replacing "said" with a more accurate word changes the meaning of the sentence.

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Words to replace said in order to express anger.

 

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Example: He said, "Get off the grass!"

  1. He snarled, "Get off the grass!"

  2. He snapped. "Get off the grass!" 

 

Said words to express sadness: Agonized, bawled, blubbered, cried, grieved, groaned, lamented, mewled, mourned, puled, sobbed, wept 

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Examples: She said, "I have to leave."

  1. She lamented, "I have to leave."

  2. She wept, "I have to leave."

 

Said words used to state something: asserted, concluded, explained, noted, remarked, reported, told.

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Examples: He said, "The car has gas."

  1. He stated, "The car has gas."

  2. He reported, "The car has gas."

  3. He asserted, "The car has gas."

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