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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the most frequently asked questions about r•w•t junior™ and their answers. If you do not find the information you need, feel free to ask for further information by e-mail.

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What is r•w•t junior™?
r•w•t junior™ is an i-magazine by young readers•writers•thinkers. This free online publishing program helps students learn more about writing skills and standards, while discovering how publishing their work fits into the world of the Internet. r•w•t junior™ gives students the opportunity to take the writing process one step further—to publication. To be a part of r•w•t junior™, click here. (top)

How much does r•w•t junior™ cost?
r•w•t junior™ is free! (top)

How do I join r•w•t junior™?
Visit
The Guide for instructions on how to enroll in
r•w•t junior™. You'll find submission guidelines, suggested writing prompts and themes, and more. (top)

What are the major features of r•w•t junior™, and what do they offer?
Find descriptions of the major features of r•w•t junior™ in the
Features Explained section of The Guide. (top)

Do my students have to write about r•w•t junior™ prompts and themes?
Whether you submit writing based on our prompts and themes or submit material that comes straight from your classroom assignments, r•w•t junior™ welcomes the writing of students, grades K-12. (top)

How do my students submit their work to r•w•t junior™?
Instructions on how to submit student work to r•w•t junior™ can be found in the "Submission Guidelines" of the
enrollment packet. (top)

What are the r•w•t junior™ Investigator activities?
r•w•t junior™ Investigator activities can be found in various sections of
r•w•t junior™ (e.g., Passports, "In" Facts). This feature sends students on an exploration of a topic. The exercises enhance reading, writing, thinking, and research skills. (top)

How often are new prompts and themes available?
New prompts and themes ("
Brain Boosters") are available in Research Rockets™ each month of the academic year, and special reading and writing activities are offered during the summer months (i.e., June-August). (top)

What does the following schoolhouse symbol mean? Objective Symbol
The schoolhouse symbol can be found in the Wednesday Writing™ sections of r•w•t junior™. By clicking on a symbol, teachers can find out what objective(s) correspond(s) with a particular activity. A complete list of objectives for can be found in Lesson Plans. (top)

What are ECS Learning Systems, Inc., & Novel Units, Inc.?
ECS and Novel Units publish and distribute educational materials. The books and magazine the companies publish are supplemental materials for teachers. ECS also produces educational materials for families to use at home. Their materials are practical, user-friendly, educationally sound, and enjoyable. ECS and Novel Units support
educyberstor.com, so many fun ways to teach! (top)

Do ECS Learning Systems, Inc., and educyberstor.com profit from r•w•t junior™?
r•w•t junior™ is a free service for teachers supported by ECS Learning Systems, Inc., and educyberstor.com. This service provides online publishing opportunities for students in grades K-12. ECS Learning Systems and educyberstor.com neither seek nor receive any monetary recompense for this service. (top)
 

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