 Language
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| Common Errors in English | ||
| Collection of grammar errors, commonly misspelled words and confused words, | ||
 Grammar
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| Collection of Grammar links | ||
| Guide to Grammar and Writing | ||
| This site from the Capital Community College of Hartford is all inclusive. Not only does it explain usage of parts of speech, explain examples of good writing techniques, it also gives examples of business letters and other writing forms. | ||
| Mrs. Dowling's Grammar Corner | ||
| Study guides, quizzes, grammar rules | ||
| The Grammar Gorillas | ||
| Identify parts of speech - a grammar game from funbrain.com (links to additional funbrain.com games) | ||
| Parts of Speech | ||
| Explains the parts of speech in detail - from the University of Ottawa | ||
| Writers' Workshop | ||
| From the University of Illinois at Urbana, this links to the Grammar section but other topics covered include Writing sites, bibliography links and teacher resources. | ||
| On-Line Reading Assessment | ||
| From Brainchild.com - online READING assessments & tutorials, Grades 3 through 8 for all 50 states. Select a state, grade and answer the 12 questions. After the assessment is complete, your answers are "scored" - suggestions and tutorials are available to improve your score. | ||
| Authors | ||
| Author biographies and titles .. | ||
| Book Hive | ||
| Guide to Children's Literature - up to grade 6 (from the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, NC) | ||
| Children's and Young Adults' Authors & Illustrators | ||
| Comprehensive list of authors and illustrators from the Internet School Library Media Center | ||
| Great Sites for Great Kids: Reading | ||
| Authors, Fables, Fairy Tales, Online Stories, Poetry, etc. | ||
| Language Arts Sites | ||
| From Yahooligans, hundreds of links to authors, books, poetry, etc. | ||
| Newbery Medal Winners Caldecott Medal | ||
| From 1922-Present (ALA site) | ||
| Poets | ||
| Coelho Curriculum Connections links | ||
| Start Squad | ||
| From the State Libraries of North Carolina ... links for Elementary and Middle School students as well as for grown-ups. | ||
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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson (1940s links) | |
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Journey to Topaz (Virtual Museum) | |
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Number the Stars | |
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Summer 2004 Reading Lists | |
| Daily "Buzz Word" from Word Central | ||
| From Miriam Webster - a daily word to improve your vocabulary (student's). | ||
| Vocabulary.com | ||
| Home of Vocabulary University - games, puzzles, etc. to develop vocabulary. Three levels from Grade 5 through College | ||
| Word of the Day | ||
| Word of the Day, Word of the Day Word Games, Word for the Wise, the Lighter Side are just some of the "word" links on this site. | ||
| Your Dictionary.com | ||
| Dictionary, Thesaurus, Word of the Day - just a couple of the many links at this site | ||
| The 5 Paragraph Essay | ||
| Step-by-step guide to writing the 5 paragraph essay | ||
| Ace Writing | ||
| Professor Pen has several links to help you improve your writing. Click on "How to Get an A in Writing" and visually you'll see how to earn that "A". | ||
| The English Room | ||
| This site is aligned with Language Arts standards in grades 6 through 12. It includes a poetry section, internet links, sample rubrics and teacher resources. | ||
| Instant Poetry Forms | ||
| Choose your favorite poetry form, add words, and print out your poem. | ||
| Middle School English | ||
| From HomeworkSpot.com - a variety of English - Language Arts links | ||
 Language
Arts Links |
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| Resource links for several English-Language Arts topics. This site is maintained by T.H.E. Journal for educators | ||
| Way to Write! | ||
| Interactive Guide to Writing from the University of Calgary. Also includes a link to their grammar site and to other writing links | ||
| Writing Resources | ||
| From School Atlas.com - Writing a research paper | ||
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Study Guides / Graphic Organizers |
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| Study Guide and Test Taking Skills | ||
| From Marquette University, a list of sites to help students take tests in all academic areas including Language Arts. | ||
| Graphic Organizers Generators | ||
| Concept webs, time lines, KWL, Venn Diagram and SQ3R | ||
| Graphic Organizer Index | ||
| Examples of different types of graphic organizers | ||
| Graphic Organizers | ||
| Graphic organizers for reading and writing from S.C.O.R.E. | ||
| Graphic Organizers that Support Specific Thinking Skills | ||
| This site offers simple descriptions of graphic organizers like bubble maps, Venn diagrams, and flow charts | ||
| Graphic Organizers for Content Instruction | ||
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| Updated June 01, 2005 | ||
