Teachers, on the other hand, try to avoid risks. They inhibit their creative impulses and censor their language for fear of repercussions. This site is sponsored by the University of Missouri. It is wonderful, and you need to visit just once to see the movie on the home page. This would be a great introduction to writing instruction even if you didn't use anything else in the site.
Inspiring students is the key to improving their writing skills.
Writing with a purpose is the primary motivator in producing high quality work. Authentic writing activities encourage students to focus on their strengths and areas of interest while simultaneously working to improve their weaknesses. We do not publish stories or poems. We publish essays, reports, and interviews about the publishing industry, about the making of stories and poems, about our culture as it influences our literature, and about the teaching of writing and literature. The Dramatic Exchange is a Web resource for playwrights, producers, and anybody interested in plays.