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Writers need resources, and this site is a resource for you. Check out the menu bar at the top. NSD is the Nespelem School home page. LA is this page. Writing Process explains the process that writers engage in to compose thoughtful pieces--to inform, to entertain, to persuade, for reflection, or to tell a story. Six Traits includes the characteristics of excellent writing. Writers focus on them because the traits are the guts of writing. In fact, they are so important that the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs), the Grade Level Expectations (GLEs), and our curriculum are based on them. Therefore, the next tab explains the WASL scoring (COS/CON) in six trait terms. Next, the Products tab will eventually take us to samples of our work. World Wonders will provide you with many ideas and choices for writing topics. Of course, the resources page takes you to tools and references you may need (dictionaries, samples, other lessons, etc.). These links will continue on every page so you can refer to them often.
On the right, more links take you to lessons and resources for your class. The top section leads directly to the home page of your class. The rest of the page includes links for you, teachers, and family.
Click through all the links to get an idea of the layout. Let me know if there are any items you think should be included.
You'll have all the resources you need in class and on this site. Just bring your smile and your ideas.
Ms. Edwards
Reflect Curiosity and Wonder
