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Writing Activities & Skills

Grammar Gorillas
http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html

Spell It
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/spellits/home_flash.shtml

Spell Check
http://www.funbrain.com/spell/index.html

The Book Report
This article suggests the difference between a book report and review. A book report is factual whereas a book review, is more of a personal response
http://www.lkwdpl.org/study/bookrep/

Book Report Now
Outlines 5 steps to effective book report writing.
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/bookreportnow/  

Reading Response Literature Log
Sample sentence starters and tips for writing a response log
http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/1886.html  

How To Write a Response Essay
Fill in the missing words to test your understanding of response writing
http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~esl/Response_HowTo.htm  

How to Keep a Reading Log
A reading log is a great place to react to what you read. You can find out exactly how you feel about the characters and gain insight about the theme and plot. This article provides tips for log writing.
http://classiclit.about.com/c/ht/00/07/How_Keep_Reading_Log0962934780.htm

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