Write It

We know who you are. You're a poet, a writer, the student in the class who can tell the difference between a simile and a metaphor. You scribble down ideas on napkins, keep a journal, write short stories — just for the fun of it. Now there's a Web site where you can learn from other teen writers, get great advice, and showcase your work. Best of all, it's FREE!

Sponsored by Scholastic's SCOPE magazine, Write It is run by students just like you who share a love of the written word.

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Journalism From the News

Just because a story has been reported in the news doesn’t mean its life is over. In fact, in many cases, at the point it first gets printed, a story’s life might be just beginning.

Often, news stories take months to play themselves out in the media, as dedicated journalists uncover more and more information that, in turn, sheds light on original details. Therefore, one of the best places to look for leads is established news sources like local and national newspapers. Here are two solid news sources brought to you by Scholastic!

1. Scholastic News Online: America’s Leading News Source for Kids
Check out the Special Reports and News sections of this online new source by students for students. http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/index.asp

2. The New York Times Upfront
The New York Times Upfront is the exciting newsmagazine created especially for teens by Scholastic. Read this online version for selected stories from the latest edition!