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> Writing Styles > Key features of writing > **- a diary** > ** - autobiography > - letter > - discussion > - narrative > - short story **
 * [|Writing Fun] This is the third of Jenny Eather's (an Australian teacher based in northern NSW) useful websites. Here children can explore all the text types we'll be focusing on this year. It includes detailed breakdowns as well as examples for each year level.
 * [|Spelling City] Spellingcity.com is a free spelling tool with online spelling games, spelling reviews and spelling quizzes. Simply enter in you weekly spelling words and select either **teach me**, **test me** or**play a game.**
 * [|SkillsWise]  Although this site was setup for adults it has some very helpful activities for children that can reinforce areas covered in the classroom. The site has two main sections: **WORDS** and **NUMBERS.**Under **WORDS** there are sections on**grammar, spelling, reading, writing, listening** and **vocabulary**. (For example under the tab for**spelling** you can explore **suffixes**, **prefixes** and **homophones** all of which we’ve covered during this year.) Under **NUMBERS** there are sections on**whole number, measuring/shape/space, fraction/decimal/percentage** and**handling data**.
 * [|Guys Read] This site contains wonderful recommendations for great books that will get young males interested in reading. The books are categorized as "Young Guys," "Middle Guys," and "Older Guys," covering interest levels from pre-school to high school.
 * [|Word Frog Synonyms & Antonyms]
 * [|Parts of speech]
 * [|Apostrophes & contractions]
 * [|Persuasive Writing Game]
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