4th Grade / Writing Resources

Don't Use "said"

Here is a list of allternative words for "said" in your writing.

http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/writing/said.htm

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Proofreading Practice

Select what area you would like to work on, go through the tutorial, and then practice that skill. If you think you are ready for the challenge, then click on the :Putting it all Together" tab.

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/language_arts/pmp/interactive_guide/g05/g05home.htm

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Writng Letters and Editing

Activities to practice writing and editing friendly letters.

http://www.jc-schools.net/write/letter-write.htm

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Dead Words

Some words in the English language tend to be overused and therefore, lose their power. Here is a list of common "Dead" Words and allternatives for them in your writing.

http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/writing/deadwords.htm

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Self Evalution Online Checklists

Online self evaluation checklists for all grades. On the main page, select your grade and type of writing. Then simply check your rough draft with each question provided.

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/evalstation/index.html

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Fragmaents and Run-ons

Select whether the sentence is a fragment, run-on, or a sentence.

http://www.quia.com/pop/37752.html?AP_rand=1860424784

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Transition Words List

This is just a list of common transition words to use in your writing.

http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/writing/transitional.htm

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Fragment or Complete Sentence Jeopardy

Challenge the computer or a friend in this Jeopardy of fragments and complete sentences.

http://www.quia.com/cb/120058.html

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Last Modified on September 17, 2010

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Don't Use "said"

Proofreading Practice

Writng Letters and Editing

Dead Words

Self Evalution Online Checklists

Fragmaents and Run-ons

Transition Words List

Fragment or Complete Sentence Jeopardy