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Lightning Bug
Spark student writing with this useful Web site.
Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12


http://www.lightningbug.com.au/

CONTENT:
Lightning Bug is a resource for students to draw on as they learn to write narratives. It focuses on fostering inspiration, finding voice, developing structure, and encouraging an interest in writing.
SITE DESIGN:
The site is well-organized and easily navigated. The content is divided into three main sections available from the front page of the site. There is also a list of links at the bottom of the page.
 

REVIEW:
Lightning Bug is a free, fun, and valuable resource for teachers and students. The site is meant to help students find a story idea, develop the idea, and finish the story. A would-be writer may want to begin by determining what kind of writer he/she is and then continue by exploring the genres to determine what kind of story to write. A teacher resources section offers instructions for building a writing center, lesson plans, worksheets, and hand-outs for the classroom.

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