Writing Resources

http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html

This website offers step by step tips on how to establish an essay topic, research, organize, and write a research paper, and it is directed at an intermediate level writer so the language is very straightforward. 

http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php

This website is an aid for developing rubrics for a variety of different disciplines, but has a large section for writing rubrics, including the 6+1 Traits. 

http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/teachwriting/

This website is designed to help teachers inspire young writers.  It offers a number of resources to help enliven student's creativity and encourage them to think critically about topics through focused writing activities.  The activities promote writing across disciplines and cover everything from grammar basics to inspiration for fantasy-writing.