English Websites
WordTamer is a great website that can be used to train students on story writing by engaging them in an interactive process of developing characters, settings, and plots. Word Tamer is set up as an interactive journey through a carnival of literary devices. As students move through the carnival they develop characters, develop a setting, and develop a plot for their stories. At each stop in the Word Tamer, carnival students can print out the words they have written. Along the way there are videos to help students understand the roles of characters, settings, and plot development in crafting a good story.
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LibrAdventures is a mapped literary atlas that allows you to track and explore major authors, artists, and film directors based on the locations and events that made an impact on their lives. The website lets you explore by selecting a name, a location, or an event from the drop-down menu or by clicking placemark icons the map.
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Storybird Studio is a language arts tool that uses illustrations to inspire students to write short stories, poetry, or even novels. Using the artwork can help jumpstart creativity and draw students into the writing process and scaffold their progress. The site is free for students and educators and features private classroom with the ability to review, grade, and comment and integrates with Google.
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