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English
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English 5-8
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Barton,
Jennifer, Paul Heilker, and David Rutlowski. (c. 2000 by McGraw-Hill Fisher Education). Fostering
Effective Classroom Discussions.
The authors, professors of English at Virginia Tech., provide specific strategies to
facilitate student participation in meaningful and productive classroom discussions. An
excellent overview of types of questions teachers employ and methods designed to elicit
stimulating student responses.
URL: http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/tc/discussion.htm free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Questioning, classroom discussion
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 2: Questioning, Listening, and Contributing
Strand: Language
Bigchalk.com.
2002. Homework Central: English Language Arts
A
wide range of English Language Arts topics are covered briefly and clearly
here.
URL:
www.bigchalk.com
Choose Middle
School, then English Language Arts. Free
Audience:
Grades 4 and up and
Teacher
Subjects:
English Language Arts Homework Help
Standard:
Many English Language Arts standards
Strand:
All English Language Arts Strands
The British
Council. (c. 2000). British
Studies Web Pages : Identity.
While the Council's stated target audience is "teachers and learners of English in
Poland," the information they present has universal applications. Sections focusing
on England vs. Scotland, for example, can be modified easily to reflect language patterns
in the United States. Be sure to check "Political Corretness" and "What's
in a Name?" in the Language Corner for relevant, thought-provoking classroom
discussion topics.
URL: http://elt.britcoun.org.pl/i_index.htm free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,Teacher
Subjects: English language, names, world cultures
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 5: Structure and Origins of Modern English
Strand: Language
Cook, Carley
Orr. (1997-2001). Vocabulary
University.
With difficulty levels ranging from elementary through college prep, this site offers
activities such as Fill-in-the-Blanks, Definition Matching, Synonym and Antonym Encounter,
Crossword, and many more. There is also a thematic approach ranging from fun (Baseball
puzzles) to serious (Most Important SAT Words). Another plus is the lesson plan link for
teachers.
URL: http://www.vocabulary.com/index.html free; personalized registration available at no
cost
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Vocabulary, Word origins
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 4: Vocabulary and Concept Development
Strand: Language
Darling,
Charles. (2001). Guide to
Grammar and Writing.
Darling, a professor of English at Connecticut's Capital Community College, presents an
amazingly in-depth but easy-to-use guide. Drop-down menus access rules ranging from Word
& Sentence Level, Paragraph Level, and Essay & Research Paper Level. Darling also
provides interactive quizzes and will answer grammar questions.
URL: http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Grammar, Sentences, Usage
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 5: Structure and Origins of Modern English
Strand: Language
Discovery.com.
(2000). Discovery School's
Puzzlemaker.
Use the on-line software to create and print word searches, crossword puzzles,
cryptograms, mazes, etc. Word lists, organized by topic and intended to complement the
Discovery Channel's lesson plans, plus clip art add a thematic dimension to puzzle-making.
Another plus: Teachers may create on-line storage accounts by clicking on the "Join
My Discovery" link.
URL: http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/ free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Word puzzles, Vocabulary
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 4: Vocabulary and Concept Development
Strand: Language
Discovery.com
(2001). Discovery
Schools Vocabulary Quiz Whiz.
This is an incredibly flexible, easy-to-use program for creating vocabulary quizzes and
anagrams. After entering your word choices, simply click on "View Printable
Version" and print directly from the computer. Can easily be used by students who
wish to create their own vocabulary projects.
URL: http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/vocabularyquizwhiz/ free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,Teacher
Subjects: Vocabulary, anagrams
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Vocabulary and Concept Development
Strand: Language
Doyle, Dennis. Practice Quiz on Vocabulary with Greek and Latin
Roots.
This online etymological quiz is
a stunning word-building skills site. The questions draw on the mini-lexicon provided in a
“Roots Dictionary,” which includes each Latin or Greek root with its English
meaning and an English word which employs that root. The quiz is fun, almost tactile, and
reinforces Latin and Greek roots with their literal translations and sample sentences.
URL: http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/roots.html free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Vocabulary, Greek and Latin roots
Standard: Standard 4: Vocabulary and concept
Development; Standards 4.18 and 4.21: Determine the meanings of unfamiliar words by using
knowledge of common Greek and Latin roots, suffixes, and prefixes.
Strand: Language
Easton, E. L. (1998-2000). English On Line: Materials for Teaching & Learning.
An especially good source of ideas for middle and high school teachers, this website
provides a virtual encyclopedia of materials to meet curriculum demands, daily lesson plan
requirements, and solutions to problems of discipline and classroom management. There are
many links to related websites and support for teachers of ESL.
URL: http://eleaston.com/ free
Audience: Teachers
Subjects: Vocabulary, grammar, lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 5: Structure and Origins of Modern English
Strand: Language
Harbet,
Sheila. (c. October 1997, updated August 2000). Virtual Etiquette.
While the author has provided software and procedures for conducting on-line discussions,
the guidelines are also applicable to in-class activities. Emphasis is on respecting
others and responding appropriately to different points of view. Harbet provides links to
downloadable software and easy-to-understand instructions.
URL: http://www.csun.edu/~webteach/mirc/vinfo.html
free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Listening, discussion
Standard: PreK-12 standard 2: Questioning, listening and contributing
Strand: Language
Harris, Robert.
(June 29, 1997). Ideas for
Enhancing Oral Reports.
Mr. Harris provides seventeen guidelines to help speakers of all ages make effective,
memorable presentations. Excellent, easy-to-understand suggestions lead the student from
planning and preparation through effective communication techniques, including use of
audiovisual tools and handouts.
URL: http://www.virtualsalt.com/oralrpt.htm free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,8,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Oral reports
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 3: Oral Presentations
Strand: Language
The Learning
Network, Inc. (2000, 2001). Classroom
Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
This web site provides a nuts-and-bolts guide to the L-D debate format which, while
designed for the teacher, can be used easily by students from middle grades through high
school. Includes links to resources concerning the 2000 Presidential elections.
URL: http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-2544.html
free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Debate, discussion, lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 standard 1: Discussion
Strand: Language
Lexico
LLC. (2001). Dictionary.com.
This outstanding online dictionary of dictionaries has class. Its ease of use is matched
by its depth of scholarship. For example, look up the word “etymology,” and you
get the dictionary entries from several authoritative sources, WordNet from Princeton
University, Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, and The American Heritage Dictionary
of the English Language, complete with pronunciations, parts of speech and word origins.
The site also includes links to Roget’s Thesaurus, foreign language dictionaries,
word games and more.
URL: http://www.dictionary.com free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 and Teachers
Subjects: Vocabulary, Greek and Latin roots
Standard: Standard 4: Vocabulary and concept
Development; Standard 21: Revising
Strand: Language
Quia Corporation. (1998-2001). Quia -
List of Terms.
“Greek & Latin Roots Skills” invites users to log in and play online
vocabulary games, based on a list of 20 common Latin and Greek roots. Games include a
flashcard quiz, concentration, a word search, and a word match game, each, with clear
instructions. For access to games, go to “Find other activities.” Teachers may
also create their own assessment tools/games from this terrific site.
URL: http://www.quia.com/jg/223list.html Free
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8 and Teachers
Subjects: Vocabulary, Greek and Latin roots
Standard: Pre-K-12 Standard 4: Vocabulary and
concept Development; Standards 4.18 and 4.21: Determine the meanings of unfamiliar words
by using knowledge of common Greek and Latin roots, suffixes, and prefixes.
Strand: Language
Roberts,
Doralyn R. and Judith A. Langer. (no date). Supporting
the Process of Literary Understanding: Analysis of a Classroom Discussion.
Sponsored by the Center for Learning and Teaching of Literature at SUNY/Albany, the
authors investigate the roles of teachers and students in classroom discussion of
literature. Students should have no problem identifying with the opinions expressed by
their contemporaries as they analyze The Girl who Owned a City, by O.T. Nelson (1975)
URL: http://cela.albany.edu/support/
free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Discussion, listening, literature
Standard: PreK-12 standard 2: Questioning, Listening, and Contributing
Strand: Language
Rusting, Jean D. 1995.
“Cap o’
Rushes” Lesson Plan.
This multifaceted lesson plan, based on a famous folk tale, incorporates cooperative
learning, Readers’ Theater, Cinderella variants, rewriting endings, drama vocabulary,
research, classics connections (King Lear), compare/contrast activities, and graphic
responses. Pre-reading/writing also relates modern dilemmas and challenges to an old tale.
If Tales of Wonder is unavailable, a phrase search for “Cap o’ Rushes” at
Google will offer several links to possible variants.
URL: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/caprush.html Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8 and Teachers
Subjects: Folk tales, fairy tales
Standard: Standard 4: Oral Presentation;
Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature; Standard 18: Dramatic
Reading and Performance; Standard 23: Organizing Ideas in Writing; Standard 24: Research
Strands: Language, Reading, Literature, and
Composition
Shepard,
Aaron. Aaron’s
Storybook – Folktales, Tall tales, Legends, More.
Author and folklorist Aaron Shepard has provided a treasure trove of folk tales, legends,
sacred tales, and classic tales from around the world, many with links to his adaptations
for readers’ theater.
URL: http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/index.html#folk
Free
Audience: K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 and
Teachers
Subjects: Folk tales, sacred tales, classic
tales, legends, tall tales, and readers’ theater
Standard: Standard 4: Oral Presentation;
Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature
Strands: Language, Reading and Literature
(Stanford
University. (no date). EE353/CS394 Classroom Discussion.
Amazingly, Stanford University has seen fit to publish its grading guidelines for
classroom discussion in its course "Business Management for Electrical Engineers and
Computer Scientists." While the subject matter is a far cry from language arts, the
five criteria listed for evaluating student comments are universally relevant.
URL: http://www.stanford.edu/class/ee353/discussion.htm free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Classroom discussion
Standard: PreK-12 standard 2: Questioning, Listening, and Contributing
Strand: Language
Technologies Inc. (1999-2001).
English Language Activities.
An award-winning interactive site with online activities and quizzes. Topics include
Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Stories and Proverbs. Access by grade level.
URL: http://www.syvum.com/english/ Free, but annual fee of $4.95 provides membership
benefits
Audience: 5,6,7,8,Teacher
Subjects: Grammar, Vocabulary
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 4: Vocabulary and Concept Development AND
PreK-12 Standard 22: Standard English Usage
Strand: Language, Composition
English 5-8
Teacher Resources
English 5-8
Reading and Literature
Teacher Resources
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English 5-8
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Alchemy
Mile. 1996-2001. File Downloads.
This site has chapter by chapter lesson plans, vocabulary sheets and quizzes on The
Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and
Something Upstairs by Avi, Animal Farm by George Orwell, The Giver by
Lois Lowry and more.
URL: http://www.smls.org/downloads/#nu Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer,
Animal
Farm,
The
Giver,
True
Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
and Something
Upstairs
Standard: Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading
and Literature
Ashliman, D. L. (1996-2001). Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts.
This thematic list of classical world literature available on the web offers countless
cross-curriculum possibilities.
URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Folklore, Mythology, Multicultural studies
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative, and Classical
Literature
Strand: Reading and Literature
The Baker
Street Times. 2001. The Baker Street Times.
This attractive and engaging site offers a glimpse of what it was like to live in Sherlock
Holmes’s London from newspaper articles at the end of the Victorian Era.
URL: http://www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk/library/newspaper1.html Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12 and Teacher
Subjects:
Victorian newspaper articles from Sherlock Holmes’s London
Standard: Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making
Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
Bibliomania.com, Ltd. Bibliomania: Free Online
Literature and Study Guides
This highly respected site from Oxford, England is a highly accessible study guide on
American literature and authors from early Colonial literature to the present day.
URL: http://www.bibliomania.com/2/3/270/frameset.html
Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12 and Teacher
Subjects:
American Literature
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand:
Reading and Literature
Boston
University. (February 22, 2001). Favorite
Poem Project.
Robert Pinsky, thirty-ninth Poet Laureate of the United States and Professor of English at
Boston University, encourages viewers to submit their favorite poems to this interactive
site. Includes many classroom activities.
URL: http://www.favoritepoem.org/
Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14: Poetry
Strand: Reading and Literature
Bouchard, Normand. (1999-
). USITTT.
Based in Syracuse, New York, the United States Instithttp://ute for Theatre Technology works "to
actively promote the advancement of the knowledge and skills of its members." A good
source of expertise for anyone involved in school play production
URL: http://www.usitt.org/ $90.00 Individual membership
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Theatrical performance
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 18: Dramatic Reading and Performance
Strand: Reading and Literature
The British
Council. (c. 2000). British
Studies Web Pages : Myths, Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales
While the Council's stated audience is "teachers and learners of English in
Poland," the classroom materials provide excellent activities for American youngsters
as well. Additionally, there is a focus on Polish traditional literature the Fun Corner
provides amusing on-line quizzes.
URL: http://elt.britcoun.org.pl/m_index.htm free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,Teacher
Subjects: Myths, Legends, Fairy tales
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative, and Classical
Literature
Strand: Reading and Literature
Brown, David K.
(1994-2001). The Children's
Literature Web Guide.
The author, who is also the director of the Doucette Library of Teaching Resources at the
University of Calgary, presents an in-depth guide to "internet resources related to
books for children and young adults." Includes links to bibliographies of
award-winning titles.
URL: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Children's literature, Reading
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 8: Understanding a text
Strand: Reading and Literature
Campbell, D. 2001. Washington
Irving.
This authoritative site on Washington Irving provides easy access to online texts by and
about Irving and his work.
URL: http://www.gonzaga.edu/faculty/campbell/enl310/irving.htm
Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12
and Teacher
Subjects: Washington Irving
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading
and Literature
Choi, Soon Y.
(no date). Soon's Historical
Fiction Site.
Although he is a profession of business administration, Dr. Choi exhibits a passion for
historical fiction at his website. Numerous links to related sites are well-maintained,
and the page "For Young Adults and Education" skillfully blends English language
arts and world history.
URL: http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~soon/histfiction/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Historical fiction
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
CIERA. (2001). CIERA
The Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement, sponsored by the University
of Michigan School of Education, supports research on reading acquisition and broad
dissemination of findings to "teachers, teacher educators, parents, policy makers,
and others." CIERA includes downloadable archives in PDF format.
URL: http://www.ciera.org/ free although the CIERA intranet requires a
password
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Reading research, Literacy
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand:
Reading and Literature
Crane, Gregory, Editor-in-chief. Tufts University. (2000). The Perseus Digital Library.
This website offers classic Greek and Latin works and has recently added English
Renaissance materials. Also included are exhibits on the Olympics, Hercules and much more.
URL: http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Classical literature, Shakespeare, Renaissance
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative, and Classical
Literature
Strand: Reading and Literature
Creative
Nonfiction Foundation. (2000). Creative
Nonfiction.
Editor and founder Lee Gutkind's purpose for this e-zine is to apply literary techniques
such as dialogue, description, setting, etc. to enrich and enhance nonfiction writing.
Classroom educational and mentoring programs are available.
URL: http://www.creativenonfiction.org/
Partially available free; subscription $29.95
Audience: 9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Nonfiction, Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 13: Nonfiction AND PreK-12 Standard 19:
Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature AND Composition
Dichter, Aledra. (no date). American
Folklore & Tall Tales.
A great series of lesson plans based upon New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards but quite
applicable to Massachusetts English Language Arts Frameworks. The author demonstrates how
folklore, tall tales and heroic characters have historical roots.
URL: http://www.millville.org/Workshops_f/Dich_FOLKLORE/FOLKTEXT/folkhome.htm Free
Audience: 5,6,Teacher
Subjects: Folklore, Tall tales, Legends
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative, and Classical
Literature
Strand: Reading and Literature
Donley,
Nancy R. 2001. Lesson Plans Library: The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn.
This site provides a
comprehensive lesson plan, adaptable to various grade levels. It has links to other
outstanding sites on the subject, such as Jim Zwick’s Mark Twain Resources on the
WWW, which includes the biography of her father written by young Susy Clemens. In
addition, there are links to Discovery.com’s handy Quiz-making tools, Puzzlemaker and
Glossary Builder.
URL:
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/greatbooks-huckfinn/ Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects:
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, related themes and Mark Twain
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 11: Theme;
Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction; Pre-K-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature,
Composition
Dr. Zeus Web
Development. 1994-2001.Into the Wardrobe: a
Web site devoted to C.S. Lewis.
A cornucopia of links on the life
and literature of C.S. Lewis, this site contains anecdotes and correspondences, pictures
from Aslan to Mr. Lewis, annotated bibliographies, sound bytes, daily quotes and Other
Lewis Links, that prove a real goldmine for C.S. Lewis fans.
URL: http://cslewis.drzeus.net Free
Audience: Grades 5-8
and Teacher
Subjects: C.S. Lewis,
his work and life
Standard: Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
Education Alliance. (October 28, 2000). Literature Units on the Web
Co-sponsored by the West Virginia Schools and Verizon, this site provides links to
hundreds of literature lesson plans. Find pre-reading activities, thematic interpretations
and interdisciplinary connections. A treasure trove of ideas.
URL: http://www.wvaworldschool.org/html/lesson/litunits.html Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Literature, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 8: Understanding a text
Strand: Reading and Literature
ERIC Digest.
(no date). Helping
Children Understand Literary Genres.
The author discusses the use of literature on classroom writing and stresses the idea of
theme spanning a variety of genres. His particular focus is folktales and how they have
evolved in the electronic age.
URL: http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed366985.html free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Literary theme, Folktales
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 10: Genre
Strand: Reading and Literature
Ford, David Nash. (1998). King Arthur
The author presents a scholarly yet accessible overview of King Arthur and all
things Arthurian, real and fictional. Dozens of links and just enough maps and graphics to
keep the viewer interested. Ford, newly-appointed History Department Editor for Britannia
Internet Magazine, pledges to update the site and maintain its availability to all.
URL: http://freespace.virgin.net/david.ford2/arthur.html
free
Audience: 7, 8, 9, 10, Teacher
Subjects: King Arthur, Great Britain
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
Forest,
Heather. (2000). Story Arts Online.
Storyteller and author Heather Forest provides a rich site for teachers at all grade
levels. "Lesson plans and activities" and "Storytelling in the
Classroom" demonstrate the eternal elements of a good story. Be sure to subscribe to
Musings, Forest's monthly newsletter
URL: http://www.storyarts.org/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,Teacher
Subjects: Storytelling
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative, and Classical
Literature
Strand: Reading and Literature
Gaudioso,
Marilyn. 2001.
It’s a
Mystery to Me
This site from theYale-New Haven Teachers Institute presents a series of mystery/detective
fiction lesson plans on select works by “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” by Edgar
Allan Poe, “The Red-Headed League” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and “And Then
There Were None” by Agatha Christie. Vocabulary
sheets and author biographies are provided.
URL: http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1995/1/95.01.07.x.html#g Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Mysteries, Detective Fiction, Poe,
Doyle and Christie
Standard: Pre-K-12
Standard 10: Genre ; Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Glass, Colby and Mario Ramirez. (June 13, 2001). Drama.
An exhaustive list of links, this page is maintained by the librarians of Palo Alto
College in San Antonio, Texas. Coverage is international and both historical and
contemporary. There is something here for
any student of theater.
URL: http://www.accd.edu/pac/lrc/drama.htm list of drama sites and refs
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Theater, Theatrical reviews, Children's theater
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature AND PreK-12 Standard
18: Dramatic Reading and Performance
Strand: Reading and Literature
Gmoser,
Stefan. 2001. The Work of Edgar Allan Poe
(1809 –1849).
This
excellent study of Edgar Allan Poe provides online access to his works by genre as well as
alphabetically by title. It also includes links to authoritative information on his life.
URL: http://bau2.uibk.ac.at/sg/poe/
Free
Audience:
6,7,8 and Teachers
Subjects:
Edgar Allan Poe, his life and works
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction; Pre-K-12 Standard
14: Poetry
Strand:
Reading
and Literature
Gray, Terry A.
1997-1998. Lambs’ Tales from
Shakespeare.
This Lambs’ Tales from Shakespeare is a page from the much heralded site Mr. William
Shakespeare and the Internet. Charles and Mary Lamb retold Shakespeare’s plays in
more understandable format for children. Here, one can read them online.
URL: http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/lambtales/LAMBTALE.HTM
Free
Audience:
6,7,8 and Teachers
Subjects:
William Shakespeare as retold for children by Charles and Mary Lamb
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature.
Strand:
Reading
and Literature
Gray, Terry A.
1995-2000. Mr. William
Shakespeare’s Site Map
This
compendium of links to William Shakespeare online texts, biographies, criticisms, the
Globe Theatre, Elizabethan times, and more can be daunting. This Site Map of Mr. William
Shakespeare and the Internet, a famous site, simplifies the many, possible approaches to a
complex and exciting topic. Its annotated versions of plays help students tremendously.
URL: http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/sitemap.htm
Free
Audience:
7,8,9,10,11,12 and Teachers
Subjects:
William Shakespeare, his life, work and times
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature
Strand:
Reading
and Literature
Greene, Pamela J. 2001. Sherlock Holmes:
Teaching English Through Detective Fiction.
This site from theYale-New Haven Teachers Institute presents an overview of a Sherlock
Holmes unit. It includes rationale, timeline, a brief Doyle biography and a quiz on The
Adventure of the Speckled Band.
URL: http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1989/4/89.04.04.x.html Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Sherlock Holmes
Standard: Pre-K-12
Standard 10: Genre ; Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Gwynne
Ellen Ash. March, 2002. Teaching Readers Who Struggle: A Pragmatic Middle
School Framework
This
excellent article targets teachers of At Risk readers with a framework of
five clearly outlined practices and a hyperlinked bibliography to scholarly
articles on the topic
URL:
http://www.readingonline.org/articles/ash/index.html
Free
Audience:
Middle School Reading Teachers
Subject:
Reading Education
Standards:
All in Reading strand
Strand:
Reading and Literature
Heiner, Heidi Anne. 1999-2001. SurLaLune
Fairy Tale. Tales similar to Cinderella.
This site offers Cinderella variations online from many different cultures. There are
links to modern Cinderella stories in books, stories, poetry, music, film and drama. There
are also links to annotations, illustrations, the history of Cinderella and other fairy
tales.
URL: http://members.aol.com/surlalune/frytales/cinderel/other.htm
Free
Audience: Teachers and students, grades 7-8
Subjects: Cinderella tales online from many
countries and in books, poetry, movies, and drama
Standard: Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making
Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature.
Strand: Reading and Literature
Herbst, Karl
and the Clemson University VR Project. 1995. VR Globe
Theater.
This
dramatic virtual tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre takes you right into the heart
of the theatre as it might have been. Choose either video or the faster loading
“screen shots.”
URL: http://virtual.clemson.edu/caah/shakespr/VRGLOBE/index.htm Free
Audience:
7,8,9 and Teachers
Subjects:
The Globe Theatre of William Shakespeare
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature
Strand:
Reading
and Literature
High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium. 2001. RubiStar Home.
Select the type of rubric you
need at this wonderful site, and you have a rubric-maker for oral presentations and
writing projects of many types. Other subjects are covered as well. Click on the topic you
need. Then, click on the small triangle by the “Select category” box, and you
will see what a terrific timesaver this site can be. You also have the option to generate
a customized rubric.
URL: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/
Audience:
Teachers and students who create criteria of a scoring rubric to evaluate
compositions, recitations or performances
Subjects: Rubrics
for oral presentations, media presentations, composition and more
Standard: Standard 4: Oral Presentation;
Standard 18: Dramatic Reading and Performance; Standard 25: Evaluating Writing and
Presentations; Standard 27: Media Production
Strand:
Reading and Literature, Composition, and Media
Holcombe, C. John. (2000). Poetry Magic : Homepage
This British site discusses the craft and theory of poetry and offers guidance to
beginners through advanced level writers.
URL: http://www.poetrymagic.co.uk/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard14: Poetry AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Integrated
Literature Curriculum. (2001). Teaching
& Learning Celebrations!
Enter this site and find a wealth of literary materials to support almost any curriculum.
Search by grade level and subject matter.
URL: http://www.techlearncelebrate.com Free but some literary titles may require purchase
if not available on-line
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Literary links and connections; Whole language
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
International
Reading Association. (1996-2001). International Reading Association.
Since 1956 the Association has supported literacy programs through professional
development, advocacy partnerships and research and is a great source of information about
research awards and grants. Reading Research Quarterly, available online, is a must for
teachers at all grade levels.
URL: http://www.readingonline.org/ free browsing archives index but a variety of
membership levels available for full database access
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Reading, Literacy
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand: Reading and Literature
Kerby, Mona.
(June 6, 2001). The Reading Corner.
Well-known reading specialist Mona Kerby targets students in grades two through eight. Her
book reviews, often combined with video clips, are sure to entice even the student who
"can't find anything to read." A
great link to the school or public library, too.
URL: http://www.carr.org/read/index.htm free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,Teacher
Subjects: Reading, Book reviews
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand: Reading and Literature
Landow,
George P. et al. 1994. Charles
Dickens: An Overview.
From
the acclaimed Victorian Web, this is a scholarly resource on Dickens, his life, times, and
work.
URL
http://65.107.211.206/dickens/dickensov.html
Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12
and Teacher
Subjects:
Charles Dickens, his life, work, and times
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 11: Theme;
Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Library of
Congress. (2001). American Memory.
Don't miss this source of millions of digital items with appropriate connections to U.S.
historical context. Today in History, Search of the Day, and a Learning Page are sure to
engage all learners.
URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: American Literature
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
Lynch, Jack. 1998-2001. Literary Sources on the Net
This much revered site offers access to authoritative online literary information with
access by time periods, search button and more.
URL: http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/
Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12
and Teacher
Subjects: British and American Literature across a broad spectrum
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand:
Reading and Literature
MacNeil-Lehrer Productions. (2001). Online News Hour
Extra: Poetry
This site should appeal equally to high school students and teachers, to traditionalists
and rappers. It includes audio downloads, a format to submit original poetry and may
lesson plans.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june00/poetry.html# Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14: Poetry
Strand: Reading and Literature
Manuel-Coggins, Sheila Ann. (2001). Drama and Theater.
Continuing the in-depth about.com formula, Manuel-Coggins presents a series of
nuts-and-bolts websites for writers, performers and teachers of drama. Each linked site
leads to others.
URL: http://kidslangarts.about.com/cs/dramaandtheater/index.htm Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Drama, Theater arts
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature AND PreK-12 Standard
18: Dramatic Reading and Performance AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Manuel-Coggins, Sheila Ann. (2001). Writing Poetry.
In the familiar about.com format, Manuel-Coggins provides "resources, games, lessons,
and articles on writing" children's poetry. (Note: On July 27 and August 9, 2001, the
"Gimme a Limerick and Patrick Naughton's Magnetic Poetry Java Applet links did not
connect, but all others did.)
URL: http://kidslangarts.about.com/cs/writingpoetry/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Poetry
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14:
Poetry AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Mitchoff,
Kate Houston. 1997-2001. Homework
Center - African-American Sites.
Multnomah Library offers an extraordinary set of links on U.S. slavery, abolition, the
Underground Railroad, and other African American topics. This site is an excellent
resource for enriching student understanding of Tom Sawyer, the choices he made, and other
fictions books that deal with similar themes.
URL:
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/aframhc.html#slav
Free
Audience:
5,6,7,8,9 and Teacher
Subjects:
American slavery, abolition and the Underground Railroad
Standard: Pre-K-12
Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
Nemes, John.
(no date). Learning to Read.
Nemes presents a teacher-oriented overview of recent research on the reading process,
reading instruction, and literacy issues. The Amazon.com links are for professional
titles. While some links are no longer active, on July 17, 2001, "dead" on still
provided home pages and current contact names.
URL: http://www.toread.com/ free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Language Arts, Reading Research
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand: Reading and Literature
Norris, Betsy and Dulcie Davis. (2001). Lyrical Lessons
Online.
The authors, middle school teachers who address the Tennessee state language guidelines at
Harris Middle School in Shelbyville, have created a student and teacher friendly website
for poetry. One is hard-pressed to find anything missing from the twenty-seven lesson unit
of study.
URL: http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/spotlight.htm Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14: Poetry
Strand: Reading and Literature
Northwest
Regional Educational Laboratory. (2000). Motivating Reluctant
Adolescent Readers.
The NWREL sponsors LEARNS (Linking Education and America Reads through National Service)
and works with the Bank Street College of Education. Click on the PDF's link to access The
Tutor Newsletter and other downloadable resources, including guidelines for starting
reading programs, games and word activities, sources of funding and program support, and
new approaches to family literacy.
URL: http://www.nwrel.org/learns/tutor/win2000/model.html free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Reading, Literacy
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand: Reading and Literature
PBS. (2001). PBS Teacher Source: Arts
& Literature.
Search the PBS database to find lessons and activities organized by grade and topic. Each
program explores the historical and cultural context of literary works.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/arts_lit.htm Free but some PBS programs may require
rental or purchase
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: American Literature, Media, American Studies
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections AND PreK-12 Standard 26:
Analysis of Media
Strand: Reading and Literature; Media
Perry
Internet Consulting. 2001. Charles
Dickens Gad’s Hill Place.
This site provides a brief overview on Dickens’s life and work, including themes,
games, quotes, Dickens print resources and web links, and a brief quiz on some characters
in the Christmas Carol.
URL:
http://www.perryweb.com/Dickens Free
Audience: 7,8
and Teacher
Subjects:
A Christmas Carol and Charles Dickens
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 11: Theme;
Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Polette,
Nancy. 1998.
True
Confessions of Charlotte Doyle.
This study guide on The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle includes a mini-quiz, a
writing assignment and an activity that promotes thought and discussion about the
characters in the book..
URL:
http://www.nancypolette.com/LitGuidesText/doyle.htm Free
Audience:
Teacher
Subjects:
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Standard: Pre-K-12
Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Ramsey,
Inez. 2000. Avi: Teacher
Resource File.
This site provides a helpful set of links for study guides on Avi and his work.
URL:
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/avi.htm#C Free
Audience:
Teacher
Subjects:
Avi biographies, interviews, lesson plans and books
Standard: Pre-K-12
Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading
and Literature
Ramsey,
Inez. 2000. Historical
Fiction Page for Children and Young Adults.
Historical
Fiction bibliographies, criticism, and lesson plans is the subject of this magnificent web
site fromThe Internet School Library Media Center.
URL:
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/historical.htm Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,
and Teacher
Subjects:
Historical Fiction
Standard: Pre-K-12
Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 10: Genre ; Pre-K-12 Standard 12:
Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Redmond,
Chris. 2001. Sherlock Holmes on the Web: the
Sherlockian.Net Holmepage
Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Victorian England are the subjects of many and
varied links on the topic.
URL: http://www.sherlockian.net/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12 and Teacher
Subjects: life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his master of mystery,
Sherlock Holmes
Standard: Pre-K-12
Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 10: Genre ; Pre-K-12 Standard 12:
Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Rhlschool.com.
(1996-2001). Reading Comprehension.
A terrific source of worksheets that emphasize how to determine meaning through context.
The exercises also can be used for in-class computer time or as good discussion starters.
URL: http://www.rhlschool.com/reading.htm free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,Teacher
Subjects: Reading comprehension
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 8: Understanding a Text
Strand: Reading and Literature
Rusting, Jean D. 1995.
“Cap o’
Rushes” Lesson Plan.
This multifaceted lesson plan, based on a famous folk tale, incorporates cooperative
learning, Readers’ Theater, Cinderella variants, rewriting endings, drama vocabulary,
research, classics connections (King Lear), compare/contrast activities, and graphic
responses. Pre-reading/writing also relates modern dilemmas and challenges to an old tale.
If Tales of Wonder is unavailable, a phrase search for “Cap o’ Rushes” at
Google will offer several links to possible variants.
URL: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/caprush.html Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8 and Teachers
Subjects: Folk tales, fairy tales
Standard: Standard 4: Oral Presentation;
Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature; Standard 18: Dramatic
Reading and Performance; Standard 23: Organizing Ideas in Writing; Standard 24: Research
Strands: Language, Reading, Literature, and
Composition
Salwen ,
Peter. 2001. Peter Salwen's Mark Twain
Page
This site provides outstanding links to Mark Twain and his work.
URL:
http://salwen.com/pstwain.html
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12
and Teacher
Subjects:
Mark Twain and his work
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 11: Theme;
Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Schenker,
Alyson. November 10, 2000. NCTE Teaching Ideas: Creative Presentations
for Novel and Biography Studies
Innovative
ideas for teaching novel and biography.
URL:
http://serv1.ncte.org/teach//Schenker31201.shtml
Free
Audience:
Reading teachers for Grade 7 and up
Subject:
Reading Education
Standards:
All in Reading strand
Strand:
Reading and Literature
Shepard,
Aaron. Aaron’s
Storybook – Folktales, Tall tales, Legends, More.
Author and folklorist Aaron Shepard has provided a treasure trove of folk tales, legends,
sacred tales, and classic tales from around the world, many with links to his adaptations
for readers’ theater.
URL: http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/index.html#folk
Free
Audience: K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 and
Teachers
Subjects: Folk tales, sacred tales, classic
tales, legends, tall tales, and readers’ theater
Standard: Standard 4: Oral Presentation;
Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature
Strands: Language, Reading and Literature
Siren, Christopher B. 1993 - 2000. Myths & Legends.
This award-winning site provides a rich array of legends and myths worldwide and is
conveniently organized by regions and languages.
URL: http://pubpages.unh.edu/~cbsiren/myth.html
Audience: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 and Teacher
Subjects: Legends and Myths worldwide
Standard: Pre-K-12 Standard 16: Myth,
Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature.
Strand: Reading and Literature
[skye@dim.com]. 2001. List of Tales.
This site provides easy access to many fairy tales and books derived from them. Each fairy
tale is followed by a list of fairy tales in print with their authors. Access via list of
fairy tales, with the e-tales right there, or via the list of books based on fairy tales.
A stunning tool for students, teachers and librarians.
URL: http://www.dimensional.com/~boardman/skye/index/tales.html
Free
Audience: Grades 5-8 as well as teacher and
librarian
Subjects: Fairy Tales online and in print
Standard: Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making
Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 10: Genre; Pre-K-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional
Narrative and Classical Literature.
Strand: Reading and Literature
Stoner, Betty.
(August 9, 1999). Technical
Writing
The National Council of Teachers of English provides a variety of free pages for
non-members. The sections geared to new teachers are excellent, as Ms. Stoner's lesson
plans for technical writing prove. Www.ncte.org should be bookmarked on all English
teachers' computers.
URL: http://www.ncte.org/teach2000/tw1.shtml Free, but full membership in NCTE is paid
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Nonfiction, Technical Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 13: Nonfiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Teachers.Net
Web Services. (1996-2001). Remedial
Reading/Reading Recovery.
Billed as a Chatboard, this site offers a wealth of lesson plans as well as the
opportunity to share ideas with other English teachers. Search by grade level and genre.
An excellent source of professional e-help.
URL: http://teachers.net/mentors/remedial_reading/ free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Reading, Lesson Plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand: Reading and Literature
Teachnology,
Inc. (2001). Teach-nology.com
Sure-fire lesson plans for nearly 100 works of fiction and nonfiction, arranged
alphabetically by title. Help students analyze figurative language, symbolism, character
development and more.
URL: http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/literature/high/ Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Literature, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 8: Understanding a Text
Strand: Reading and Literature
Thanas, Susan.
2001. Of
Fables and Folk tales.
This outstanding webquest by a 7th grade teacher is a beautiful cooperative
learning unit for integrating technology and composition with the study of folk tales and
tall tales. Rubric included.
URL: http://216.20.30.91/~sthanas/Folk%20Tales%20Web%20Quest/webquest.html
Free
Audience: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and Teachers
Standards: Pre-K-12
Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature
Subjects: Folk tales and tall tales from
Arabia, Egypt, Russia, Scandinavia, Japan, China, Germany, England, Scotland, Ireland,
Italy, and India.
Strand: Composition, Reading and Literature
ThinkQuest Inc. (1995-2000). Children's Creative Theater.
This interactive site, designed by and for middle school students, includes numerous
projects and games as well as the history and vocabulary of theater.
URL: http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5291/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8
Subjects: Theater, Performing Arts
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 18: Dramatic Reading and Performance
Strand: Reading and Literature
Thinkquest.
2001. The Hole Truth – A
Unit Study Based on Louis Sachar’s Book “Holes”
This
Thinkquest Junior first prize for 2001 is a stunning activities site inspired by the
compelling book Holes by Louis Sachar, winner of both the Newbery and National Book
Awards for 1999. Drawing from the plot and other topics in the book, this site includes
eight interactive games, chapter by chapter quizzes, inventions/inventors links, lizards
links, music, math games and writing activities. Not to be missed by Holes fans! It
covers important themes in the book, such as bullying, interracial relations, learning
disabilities, and the juvenile justice system. It is colorful, easy to use and loads of
fun.
URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/J0113061 Free
Audience:
5,6,7,8 and Teachers
Subjects: Holes
by Louis Sachar, related topics, and interactive games
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading
and Literature
University
of Evansville. 1997. Exploring Ancient World Cultures.
This phenomenal site provides ancient myths and information on the worlds from which they
came. For example, the Legend of Gilgamesh page also contains links to Hammurabi’s
Code of Laws.
URL: http://eawc.evansville.edu/nepage.htm
Audience: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 and Teacher
Subjects: Ancient Myths and the ancient
civilizations of the Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Islam, and Europe
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative
and Classical Literature.
Strand: Reading and Literature
Vandergrift,
Kay E. 2001. Children’s
Literature.
Kay Vandergrift’s Children’s Literature Page is a compendium of vital
children’s literature links. It includes, but is not limited to, authoritative and
colorful pages on authors and illustrators, genres, informational sources, sensitive
issues, censorship, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian American, African American,
female voices in literature, webbing, sharing literature, a bibliography of author
biographies in print, and articles on children’s literature. It is a vital resource
for students, reading and social studies teachers as well as librarians.
URL: http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kvander/ChildrenLit/index.html Free
Audience: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9, Teachers and Librarians
Subjects:
Children’s Literature, genres, authors and illustrators
Standard: Pre-K-12 Standard 10: Genre; Pre-K-12 Standard 14:
Poetry; Pre-K-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature.
Strand: Reading
and Literature
Vandergrift,
Kay E. 1997-2001. Snow
White Linkages Page.
This tremendous gift from Kay E. Vandergrift of Rutgers provides links to myths, fairy
tales, and legends, glossaries of mythology, Native American myths, and myths and fairy
tales variations worldwide. Some are large print and easy to read, while some are more
difficult. There are online folk tales, myths, legends, and fairy tales, as well as
teacher lesson plans.
URL: http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kvander/swlinks.html
Free
Audience:
7,8,9 and Teachers
Subjects:
Legends, Fairy tales and Myths worldwide
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 10: Genre; Pre-K-12 Standard
16: Myth, Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature.
Strand:
Reading
and Literature
Virtualguidebooks.com
(2001). Virtual Guidebooks.
Download Quick Time to visit more that 2000 "virtual reality panoramas" located
in the Canadian and U. S. Far West. Links to "Books" and "Thematic
Lists" provide a sense of immersion in the lives and surroundings of American Western
authors.
URL: http://www.virtualguidebooks.com/ free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writers' lives, Setting
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
Wanamaker, Sam.
Shakespeare’s Globe.
Theatre.
Click
on “Virtual Tour” for a remarkable view of every corner of Shakespeare’s
Globe Theatre. It goes fast or slow, left or right, upper or lower deck, depending upon
how you “drive” your mouse.
URL: http://www.shakespeares-globe.org/home.htm
Free
Audience:
7,8,9 and Teachers
Subjects:
The Globe Theatre of William Shakespeare
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature
Strand:
Reading
and Literature
Wedell,
Sara and Brian Mitchell. 2000. Ars
Poetica.
This
outstanding Thinkquest winner provides a very clear glossary of poetic terms, concrete
suggestions on how to better grasp a poem, some sound ideas on writing poetry, and links
to famous poets. The Browse Poems link is currently down, but the site is still a beauty.
URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/C005319 Free
Audience:
7,8,9,10,11,12 and Teachers
Subjects:
Poetry, how to write it, read it and “get it”
Standard:
Pre-K-12 Standard 9: Making Connections; Pre-K-12 Standard 14: Poetry
Strand:
Reading
and Literature
Writers Write,
Inc. (1997-2001). The Write News.
Why does a writer choose a particular genre? What is the difference between fantasy and
science fiction? Click on the author and book review links for answers to these questions
and suggested reading lists.
URL: http://www.writerswrite.com/books/ free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Book reviews
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 10: Genre
Strand:
Reading and Literature
English 5-8
Teacher Resources
English 5-8
Composition
Teacher Resources
Skip down to web sites
Print and Media Resource
English 5-8
Composition
Teacher Resources
Skip to print and media resources
Web Sites
ACT360 Media Ltd. (1996,1997). Writing DEN.
Part of The Digital Education Network, Writing DEN's purpose is to help students in grades
six through twelve improve their writing. Sign up for a digital "word of the
day" or click on "Tips-o-matic" for information about sentence, paragraphs
and essays. The Teacher's Guide is excellent.
URL: http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/index.htm Free, but no-charge membership is helpful
Audience: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Sentences, Paragraphs, Vocabulary, Grammar
Standard: v 19: Writing AND PreK-12 Standard 22: Standard English Usage
Strand: Composition
The Art of Writing. (2000). Writing and Creativity.
The Art of Writing is "a webzine about writing for writers." While the focus is
fiction and poetry, there is something for any writer, including free clip art and
graphics.
URL: http://www.artofwritingzine.com/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Fiction, Poetry
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Composition
AskERIC.
(2001). Writing.
Includes numerous links to Lesson Plans, Internet Sites, Discussion Groups, and additional
ERIC resources.
URL: http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/print.cgi/Resources/Subjects/Language_Arts/Writing.html
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Composition
Creative
Nonfiction Foundation. (2000). Creative
Nonfiction.
Editor and founder Lee Gutkind's purpose for this e-zine is to apply literary techniques
such as dialogue, description, setting, etc. to enrich and enhance nonfiction writing.
Classroom educational and mentoring programs are available.
URL: http://www.creativenonfiction.org/
Partially available free; subscription $29.95
Audience: 9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Nonfiction, Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 13: Nonfiction AND PreK-12 Standard 19:
Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature AND Composition
Dewbury, Dolores, et al. (1999-2001). The
Learning Base : Getting Thoughts on Paper.
The stated goal of The Learning Base is providing teachers and other adults insights into
students' learning challenges. This page clearly outlines the skills and obstacles
youngsters face when attempting to put their ideas in written form. Click on "Tell Me
More" for excellent classroom management tips.
URL: http://www.allkindsofminds.org/library/challenges/GTPGeneratingOrganizingIdeas.htm
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Organizational skills
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 23: Organizing Ideas in Writing
Strand: Composition
High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium. 2001. RubiStar Home.
Select the type of rubric you
need at this wonderful site, and you have a rubric-maker for oral presentations and
writing projects of many types. Other subjects are covered as well. Click on the topic you
need. Then, click on the small triangle by the “Select category” box, and you
will see what a terrific timesaver this site can be. You also have the option to generate
a customized rubric.
URL: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/
Audience:
Teachers and students who create criteria of a scoring rubric to evaluate
compositions, recitations or performances
Subjects: Rubrics
for oral presentations, media presentations, composition and more
Standard: Standard 4: Oral Presentation;
Standard 18: Dramatic Reading and Performance; Standard 25: Evaluating Writing and
Presentations; Standard 27: Media Production
Strand:
Reading and Literature, Composition, and Media
Holcombe, C. John. (2000). Poetry Magic
: Homepage
This British site discusses the craft and theory of poetry and offers guidance to
beginners through advanced level writers.
URL: http://www.poetrymagic.co.uk/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard14: Poetry AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Houghton
Mifflin Company. (2000-2001). Education
Place. Houghton Mifflin English, Grades 6-8.
A good middle grades site that emphasizes grammar as well as proofreading and evaluating
one's own work. Teachers can find ready-made templates for student use by clicking on
"Graphic Organizers." (Please be
sure to credit Houghton Mifflin.)
URL: http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/6_8/index.html
free guest access
Audience: 5,6,7,8,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Grammar
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing AND PreK-12 Standard 25:
Evaluating Writing and Presentations
Strand: Composition
Kelly, Melissa.
(2001). Proofreading
with SWAPS.
Addressing her comments to high school educators, Kelly provides a template for students
to proofread their own and other students' work. A good over-all review of standard
English usage.
URL: http://7-12educators.about.com/library/graphics/blproofreadguide.htm?iam=dpile&terms=%2Bproofreading Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Proofreading, Grammar
Standard: PreK-12 standard 22: Standard English Usage AND PreK-12 Standard
25: Evaluating Writing and Presentations
Strand: Composition
Kim, Kyong-Jee. (no date). Creative
Writing in Elementary Schools.
The author, a Reference Specialist at the ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English and
Communication, presents an extensive bibliography of ERIC citations and Internet sites.
Search alphabetically or categorically.
URL: http://www.indiana.edu/%7Eeric_rec/ieo/bibs/createle.html Free, but some documents are fee-based
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Creative writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Composition
Lycos, Inc. 2001. [RhymeZone rhyming dictionary and
thesaurus]
Terrific online dictionary of rhymes, synonyms, homophones
and more
URL:
http://rhyme.lycos.com Free
Audience: Grades
5 and up and Teacher
Subjects: Rhyming
Dictionary, synonymns, antonyms and homophones
Standard: Standard
20: Consideration of Audience and Purpose; Standard 23: Organizing ideas in
writing
Strand:
Composition
Manuel-Coggins, Sheila Ann. (2001). Drama and Theater.
Continuing the in-depth about.com formula, Manuel-Coggins presents a series of
nuts-and-bolts websites for writers, performers and teachers of drama. Each linked site
leads to others.
URL: http://kidslangarts.about.com/cs/dramaandtheater/index.htm Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Drama, Theater arts
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature AND PreK-12 Standard
18: Dramatic Reading and Performance AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Manuel-Coggins, Sheila Ann. (2001). Writing Poetry.
In the familiar about.com format, Manuel-Coggins provides "resources, games, lessons,
and articles on writing" children's poetry. (Note: On July 27 and August 9, 2001, the
"Gimme a Limerick and Patrick Naughton's Magnetic Poetry Java Applet links did not
connect, but all others did.)
URL: http://kidslangarts.about.com/cs/writingpoetry/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Poetry
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14:
Poetry AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Mathe, Elek. (September 30, 2000). Writing.
A teacher of ESL, Mathe presents four excellent writing lessons (plus variations) suitable
for any English class. Enjoyable activities with easy-to-follow instructions. Note: Mathe
uses British spelling and grammar.
URL: http://englishlearner.com/teachers/writing.html Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Audience, Revising
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing AND PreK-12 Standard 20:
Consideration of Audience AND Purpose PreK-12 Standard 21: Revising
Strand: Composition
Prentice-Hall, Inc. (1999). Focus: Writing Sentences and
Paragraphs.
This on-line companion to Martha A. Campbell's of the same title is completely interactive
and provides excellent links to related web sites. Easy-to-use online quizzes and writing
activities.
URL: http://cw.booksites.net/bookbind/pubbooks/campbell/ Free, but print text and workbook available
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Sentences, Paragraphs
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 22: Standard English Usage
Strand: Composition
Rusting, Jean D. 1995.
“Cap o’
Rushes” Lesson Plan.
This multifaceted lesson plan, based on a famous folk tale, incorporates cooperative
learning, Readers’ Theater, Cinderella variants, rewriting endings, drama vocabulary,
research, classics connections (King Lear), compare/contrast activities, and graphic
responses. Pre-reading/writing also relates modern dilemmas and challenges to an old tale.
If Tales of Wonder is unavailable, a phrase search for “Cap o’ Rushes” at
Google will offer several links to possible variants.
URL: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/caprush.html Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8 and Teachers
Subjects: Folk tales, fairy tales
Standard: Standard 4: Oral Presentation;
Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature; Standard 18: Dramatic
Reading and Performance; Standard 23: Organizing Ideas in Writing; Standard 24: Research
Strands: Language, Reading, Literature, and
Composition
Technologies Inc. (1999-2001). English Language Activities.
An award-winning interactive site with online activities and quizzes. Topics include
Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Stories and Proverbs. Access by grade level.
URL: http://www.syvum.com/english/ Free, but annual fee of $4.95 provides membership
benefits
Audience: 5,6,7,8,Teacher
Subjects: Grammar, Vocabulary
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 4: Vocabulary and Concept Development AND
PreK-12 Standard 22: Standard English Usage
Strand: Language, Composition
Thanas,
Susan. 2001. Of
Fables and Folk tales.
This outstanding webquest by a 7th grade teacher is a beautiful cooperative
learning unit for integrating technology and composition with the study of folk tales and
tall tales. Rubric included.
URL: http://216.20.30.91/~sthanas/Folk%20Tales%20Web%20Quest/webquest.html
Free
Audience: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and Teachers
Standards: Pre-K-12
Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative and Classical Literature
Subjects: Folk tales and tall tales from
Arabia, Egypt, Russia, Scandinavia, Japan, China, Germany, England, Scotland, Ireland,
Italy, and India.
Strand: Composition, Reading and Literature
The
Trustees of California State University. 1995. Fair
Use: Obtaining Permissions
This site provides a useful permission form to send to the owners of copyrighted
materials.
URL: http://www.cetus.org/fair7.html Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects:
Copyright Fair Use Policy and sample form letter to request permission to
use
Standard: Pre-K-12 Standard 19: Writing;
General Standard 24: Research
Strand: Composition
University
of Tennessee at Chattanooga. 1996. Copyright
Permission Form Letter.
This site provides a useful permission form to send to the owners of copyrighted
materials.
URL: http://www.utc.edu/Teaching-Resource-Center/copy_per.html
Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, and Teacher
Subjects: Copyright permission form letter
Standard: Pre-K-12 Standard 19: Writing;
General Standard 24: Research
Strand: Composition
English 5-8
Teacher Resources
English 5-8
Media
Teacher Resources
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English 5-8
Media
Teacher Resources
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Web Sites
ACT360 Media Ltd. (1999). FrontPage
2000 In The Classroom.
This twelve-unit online tutorial designated for K-12 teachers claims to be "the
simple tool to make a Web site for your classroom, your school, your teacher's
group." A good bet for folks who love Microsoft. Note: An upgrade to FrontPage 2002
is now available although this reviewer did not find an online tutorial for it.
URL: http://www.actden.com/fp2000/java/index.htm Free but software package required
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Website development
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 27: Media Production
Strand: Media
ACT 360 Media Ltd. In conjunction with Microsoft Corp. (1980). Power Point in the Classroom.
Despite the corny hosts, Sue Special and Jim Jingle, the tutorial shows K-12 teachers how
to make effective presentations "in a dynamic slide show format" which can be
enhanced with "text, charts, graphs, sound effects and video." All tutorials may
be printed free of charge by nonprofit educational organizations (see guidelines under
Tutorials in Print). A good starting point to demonstrate the power of multimedia
presentations.
URL: http://www.actden.com/pp/ free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Media production, PowerPoint
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 27: Media Production
Strand: Media
High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium. 2001. RubiStar Home.
Select the type of rubric you
need at this wonderful site, and you have a rubric-maker for oral presentations and
writing projects of many types. Other subjects are covered as well. Click on the topic you
need. Then, click on the small triangle by the “Select category” box, and you
will see what a terrific timesaver this site can be. You also have the option to generate
a customized rubric.
URL: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/
Audience:
Teachers and students who create criteria of a scoring rubric to evaluate
compositions, recitations or performances
Subjects: Rubrics
for oral presentations, media presentations, composition and more
Standard: Standard 4: Oral Presentation;
Standard 18: Dramatic Reading and Performance; Standard 25: Evaluating Writing and
Presentations; Standard 27: Media Production
Strand:
Reading and Literature, Composition, and Media
Museum of Broadcast Communications. (2001). Encyclopedia of Television.
Scroll down the MBC homepage and look for "Also on Museum.TV" to link to the
Encyclopedia of Television Online, which seemingly includes everything there is to know
about television history. In association with the University of Illinois at Chicago, it
also offers The Great Debate, an in-depth history of politics, elections and television.
Additional on-line lesson plans cover major topics in
twentieth-century U. S. history.
URL: http://www.mbcnet.org/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Television
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 26: Analysis of Media
Strand: Media
Search the PBS
database to find lessons and activities organized by grade and topic. Each program
explores the historical and cultural context of literary works.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/arts_lit.htm Free but some PBS programs may require
rental or purchase
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: American Literature, Media, American Studies
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections AND PreK-12 Standard 26:
Analysis of Media
Strand: Reading and Literature; Media |
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English
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English
9-12
Language
Teacher Resources
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Language
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Web Sites
Barton,
Jennifer, Paul Heilker, and David Rutlowski. (c. 2000 by McGraw-Hill Fisher Education). Fostering
Effective Classroom Discussions.
The authors, professors of English at Virginia Tech., provide specific strategies to
facilitate student participation in meaningful and productive classroom discussions. An
excellent overview of types of questions teachers employ and methods designed to elicit
stimulating student responses.
URL: http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/tc/discussion.htm free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Questioning, classroom discussion
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 2: Questioning, Listening, and Contributing
Strand: Language
Center
for Applied Linguistics. (July 12, 2001). Center for
Applied Linguistics.
With the goal of "improving communication through better understanding of language
and culture," the Center for Applied Linguistics tackles hot-button issues such as
immigrant education, Ebonics, and bilingual education. A terrific introduction for mature
students to the cultural importance of language. Includes ESL standards for all grades.
URL: http://www.cal.org/ free
Audience: 11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Language studies, Linguistics
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 6: Formal and Informal English
Strand: Language
Cook, Carley
Orr. (1997-2001). Vocabulary
University.
With difficulty levels ranging from elementary through college prep, this site offers
activities such as Fill-in-the-Blanks, Definition Matching, Synonym and Antonym Encounter,
Crossword, and many more. There is also a thematic approach ranging from fun (Baseball
puzzles) to serious (Most Important SAT Words). Another plus is the lesson plan link for
teachers.
URL: http://www.vocabulary.com/index.html free; personalized registration available at no cost
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Vocabulary, Word origins
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 4: Vocabulary and Concept Development
Strand: Language
Darling,
Charles. (2001). Guide to
Grammar and Writing.
Darling, a professor of English at Connecticut's Capital Community College, presents an
amazingly in-depth but easy-to-use guide. Drop-down menus access rules ranging from Word
& Sentence Level, Paragraph Level, and Essay & Research Paper Level. Darling also
provides interactive quizzes and will answer grammar questions.
URL: http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Grammar, Sentences, Usage
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 5: Structure and Origins of Modern English
Strand: Language
Discovery.com.
(2000). Discovery School's
Puzzlemaker.
Use the on-line software to create and print word searches, crossword puzzles,
cryptograms, mazes, etc. Word lists, organized by topic and intended to complement the
Discovery Channel's lesson plans, plus clip art add a thematic dimension to puzzle-making.
Another plus: Teachers may create on-line storage accounts by clicking on the "Join
My Discovery" link.
URL: http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/ free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Word puzzles, Vocabulary
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 4: Vocabulary and Concept Development
Strand: Language
Easton, E. L. (1998-2000). English On Line: Materials for Teaching & Learning.
An especially good source of ideas for middle and high school teachers, this website
provides a virtual encyclopedia of materials to meet curriculum demands, daily lesson plan
requirements, and solutions to problems of discipline and classroom management. There are
many links to related websites and support for teachers of ESL.
URL: http://eleaston.com/ free
Audience: Teachers
Subjects: Vocabulary, grammar, lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 5: Structure and Origins of Modern English
Strand: Language
Elkind, David
H. and Freddy Sweet (no date). Good
Character.com: Ethical Reasoning and the Art of Classroom Dialogue.
The producers of a PBS talk show for teenagers explain their methods for preparing an
engaging classroom discussion, moderating the line of questioning, and following-up with
meaningful student activities. A sure-win site for teachers who do not want to reach
pre-determined conclusions.
URL: http://www.goodcharacter.com/Article_3.html free
Audience: 10,11,12, Teacher
Subjects: Discussion, questioning
Standard: PreK-12 standard 2: Questioning, listening, contributing
Strand: Language
Harbet, Sheila.
(c. October 1997, updated August 2000). Virtual Etiquette.
While the author has provided software and procedures for conducting on-line discussions,
the guidelines are also applicable to in-class activities. Emphasis is on respecting
others and responding appropriately to different points of view. Harbet provides links to
downloadable software and easy-to-understand instructions.
URL: http://www.csun.edu/~webteach/mirc/vinfo.html
free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Listening, discussion
Standard: PreK-12 standard 2: Questioning, listening and contributing
Strand: Language
Harris, Robert.
(June 29, 1997). Ideas for
Enhancing Oral Reports.
Mr. Harris provides seventeen guidelines to help speakers of all ages make effective,
memorable presentations. Excellent, easy-to-understand suggestions lead the student from
planning and preparation through effective communication techniques, including use of
audiovisual tools and handouts.
URL: http://www.virtualsalt.com/oralrpt.htm free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,8,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Oral reports
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 3: Oral Presentations
Strand: Language
The Learning
Network, Inc. (2000, 2001). Classroom
Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
This web site provides a nuts-and-bolts guide to the L-D debate format which, while
designed for the teacher, can be used easily by students from middle grades through high
school. Includes links to resources concerning the 2000 Presidential elections.
URL: http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-2544.html
free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Debate, discussion, lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 standard 1: Discussion
Strand: Language
Pruitt, Ben.
(May 1994). Oral
Reports through 'Personality Bags'
This AskERIC Lesson Plan aims to improve student memory, encourage creativity and
challenge critical thinking. While designed as a biography book report, the formula easily
applies to other genres.
URL: http://ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Interdisciplinary/INT0050.html
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Oral reports, Book reports, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 3: Oral Presentation
Strand: Language
Roberts,
Doralyn R. and Judith A. Langer. (no date). Supporting
the Process of Literary Understanding: Analysis of a Classroom Discussion.
Sponsored by the Center for Learning and Teaching of Literature at SUNY/Albany, the
authors investigate the roles of teachers and students in classroom discussion of
literature. Students should have no problem identifying with the opinions expressed by
their contemporaries as they analyze The Girl who Owned a City, by O.T. Nelson (1975)
URL: http://cela.albany.edu/support/
free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Discussion, listening, literature
Standard: PreK-12 standard 2: Questioning, Listening, and Contributing
Strand: Language
(Stanford
University. (no date). EE353/CS394 Classroom Discussion.
Amazingly, Stanford University has seen fit to publish its grading guidelines for
classroom discussion in its course "Business Management for Electrical Engineers and
Computer Scientists." While the subject matter is a far cry from language arts, the
five criteria listed for evaluating student comments are universally relevant.
URL: http://www.stanford.edu/class/ee353/discussion.htm free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Classroom discussion
Standard: PreK-12 standard 2: Questioning, Listening, and Contributing
Strand: Language
University of
Kansas Libraries. (June 7, 2001). High School
Debate Topics Online.
An in-depth index of internet resources related to the annual high school debate
competitions. Links to web support provided by government, international, legal,
"think tank," and other sources.
URL: http://www2.lib.ukans.edu/anschutzlib/govdocs/debhome.html Free
Audience: 9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Debate, discussion
Standard: PreK-12 standard 1: Discussion
Strand: Language
English 9-12
Teacher Resources
English 9-12
Reading and Literature
Teacher Resources
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English 9-12
Reading and Literature
Teacher Resources
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Web Sites
AbsoluteShakespeare.com.
2000-2002. Absolute Shakespeare
Rich
and diverse links to Shakespeare, his life and work, as well as full text
of plays, poems, and select Shakespeare criticisms by Samuel Taylor
Coleridge and William Hazlitt.
URL:
http://absoluteshakespeare.com
Free
Audience:
Grades 7 and up and Teachers
Subject:
Shakespeare
Standard:
Standard 8: Understanding a Text; Standard 9: Making Connections;
Standard 11: Theme; Standard 14: Poetry; Standard 15: Style and Language;
Standard 17: Dramatic Literature; Standard 18: Dramatic Reading and
Performance
Strand:
Reading and Literature
Ashliman, D. L. (1996-2001). Folklore
and Mythology Electronic Texts.
This thematic list of classical world literature available on the web offers countless
cross-curriculum possibilities.
URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Folklore, Mythology, Multicultural studies
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative, and Classical
Literature
Strand: Reading and Literature
Bissonnette, Anne. (1999). Bissonnette on Costume.
A project of the Museum at Kent State University, Bissonnette's Visual Dictionary of
Fashion offers viewers an opportunity to "witness the changes in silhouettes,
accessories, lingerie and hairstyles from the 18th to the 20th century." Search by
subject, place or period.
URL: http://dept.kent.edu/museum/costume/main.html-ssi Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Theatrical production, Costume
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 18: Dramatic Reading and Performance
Strand: Reading and Literature
Boston
University. (February 22, 2001). Favorite
Poem Project.
Robert Pinsky, thirty-ninth Poet Laureate of the United States and Professor of English at
Boston University, encourages viewers to submit their favorite poems to this interactive
site. Includes many classroom activities.
URL: http://www.favoritepoem.org/
Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14: Poetry
Strand: Reading and Literature
Bouchard, Normand. (1999-
). USITTT.
Based in Syracuse, New York, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology works
"to actively promote the advancement of the knowledge and skills of its
members." A good source of expertise for anyone involved in school play production
URL: http://www.usitt.org/ $90.00 Individual membership
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Theatrical performance
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 18: Dramatic Reading and Performance
Strand: Reading and Literature
Brown, David K.
(1994-2001). The Children's
Literature Web Guide.
The author, who is also the director of the Doucette Library of Teaching Resources at the
University of Calgary, presents an in-depth guide to "internet resources related to
books for children and young adults." Includes links to bibliographies of
award-winning titles.
URL: http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Children's literature, Reading
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 8: Understanding a text
Strand: Reading and Literature
Choi, Soon Y.
(no date). Soon's Historical
Fiction Site.
Although he is a profession of business administration, Dr. Choi exhibits a passion for
historical fiction at his website. Numerous links to related sites are well-maintained,
and the page "For Young Adults and Education" skillfully blends English language
arts and world history.
URL: http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~soon/histfiction/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Historical fiction
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
CIERA. (2001). CIERA
The Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement, sponsored by the University
of Michigan School of Education, supports research on reading acquisition and broad
dissemination of findings to "teachers, teacher educators, parents, policy makers,
and others." CIERA includes downloadable archives in PDF format.
URL: http://www.ciera.org/ free although the CIERA intranet requires a
password
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Reading research, Literacy
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand: Reading and Literature
Crane, Gregory, Editor-in-chief. Tufts University. (2000). The Perseus Digital Library.
This website offers classic Greek and Latin works and has recently added English
Renaissance materials. Also included are exhibits on the Olympics, Hercules and much more.
URL: http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Classical literature, Shakespeare, Renaissance
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative, and Classical
Literature
Strand: Reading and Literature
Creative
Nonfiction Foundation. (2000). Creative
Nonfiction.
Editor and founder Lee Gutkind's purpose for this e-zine is to apply literary techniques
such as dialogue, description, setting, etc. to enrich and enhance nonfiction writing.
Classroom educational and mentoring programs are available.
URL: http://www.creativenonfiction.org/
Partially available free; subscription $29.95
Audience: 9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Nonfiction, Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 13: Nonfiction AND PreK-12 Standard 19:
Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature AND Composition
George,
Kristine O'Connell. (1997-2001).
Celebrate National Poetry Month…all year long.
Ms. George has collected successful teacher, librarian and bookseller ideas for promoting
children's poetry. A good source of fun classroom activities for all grade levels.
URL: http://64.77.108.137/celebrate_poetry.htm
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14: Poetry
Strand: Reading and Literature
Glass, Colby
and Mario Ramirez. (June 13, 2001). Drama.
An exhaustive list of links, this page is maintained by the librarians of Palo Alto
College in San Antonio, Texas. Coverage is international and both historical and
contemporary. There is something here for any
student of theater.
URL: http://www.accd.edu/pac/lrc/drama.htm list of drama sites and refs
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Theater, Theatrical reviews, Children's theater
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature AND PreK-12 Standard
18: Dramatic Reading and Performance
Strand: Reading and Literature
Holcombe, C. John. (2000). Poetry Magic : Homepage
This British site discusses the craft and theory of poetry and offers guidance to
beginners through advanced level writers.
URL: http://www.poetrymagic.co.uk/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard14: Poetry AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
(10 February 2001). Internet Shakespeare Editions
Now five years old, this site, updated by Canada's Univeristy of Victoria, Athabasca
University and supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
aims to present "scholarly, fully annotated [Shakespearean] texts…in a form
native to the medium of the Internet." In addition to old-spelling texts and
extensive information on Shakespeare's life and times, users may browse numerous links to
related sites on the Bard and the Renaissance. An excellent resource for anyone
researching authentic Elizabethan theater.
URL: http://web.uvic.ca/shakespeare/
free
Audience:11, 12, Teacher
Subjects: Shakespeare, England, Renaissance
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections, PreK-12 Standard 17:
Dramatic Literature
Strand: Reading and Literature
Education Alliance. (October 28, 2000). Literature Units on the Web
Co-sponsored by the West Virginia Schools and Verizon, this site provides links to
hundreds of literature lesson plans. Find pre-reading activities, thematic interpretations
and interdisciplinary connections. A treasure trove of ideas.
URL: http://www.wvaworldschool.org/html/lesson/litunits.html Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Literature, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 8: Understanding a text
Strand: Reading and Literature
Edwards,
Rebecca and Vassar College. (2000). 1896 : The Presidential Campaign.
Cartoons & Commentary.
An excellent site for linking literature with American Studies. Visit the homepage at
www.iberia.vassr.edu/1896/1896.html.
URL: http://www.iberia.vassar.edu/1896/literary.html Free
Audience: 10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: United States Politics, Literary Themes
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 11: Theme
Strand: Reading and Literature
ERIC
Clearinghouse on Information & Technology. (no date). America's Homepage.
A great source of ideas for upper middle and high school students and teachers considering
the idea of symbolism. This series of lesson plans can be used equally well for
informational/expository and imaginative/literary texts. Would work well in conjunction
with a U.S. history unit.
URL: http://ahp.gatech.edu/plans.html Free
Audience: 8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Symbolism, Imagery, American Studies, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 8: Understanding a Text
Strand: Reading and Literature
Ford, David Nash. (1998). King Arthur
The author presents a scholarly yet accessible overview of King Arthur and all things
Arthurian, real and fictional. Dozens of links and just enough maps and graphics to keep
the viewer interested. Ford, newly-appointed History Department Editor for Britannia
Internet Magazine, pledges to update the site and maintain its availability to all.
URL: http://freespace.virgin.net/david.ford2/arthur.html
free
Audience: 7, 8, 9, 10, Teacher
Subjects: King Arthur, Great Britain
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
Forest,
Heather. (2000). Story Arts Online.
Storyteller and author Heather Forest provides a rich site for teachers at all grade
levels. "Lesson plans and activities" and "Storytelling in the
Classroom" demonstrate the eternal elements of a good story. Be sure to subscribe to
Musings, Forest's monthly newsletter
URL: http://www.storyarts.org/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,Teacher
Subjects: Storytelling
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 16: Myth, Traditional Narrative, and Classical
Literature
Strand:
Reading and Literature
Glass, Colby and Mario Ramirez. (June 13, 2001). Drama.
An exhaustive list of links, this page is maintained by the librarians of Palo Alto
College in San Antonio, Texas. Coverage is international and both historical and
contemporary. There is something here for
any student of theater.
URL: http://www.accd.edu/pac/lrc/drama.htm list of drama sites and refs
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Theater, Theatrical reviews, Children's theater
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature AND PreK-12 Standard
18: Dramatic Reading and Performance
Strand: Reading and Literature
Holcombe, C. John. (2000). Poetry
Magic : Homepage
This British site discusses the craft and theory of poetry and offers guidance to
beginners through advanced level writers.
URL: http://www.poetrymagic.co.uk/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard14: Poetry AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature AND Composition
Integrated
Literature Curriculum. (2001).
Teaching & Learning Celebrations!
Enter this site and find a wealth of literary materials to support almost any curriculum.
Search by grade level and subject matter.
URL: http://www.techlearncelebrate.com Free but some literary titles may require purchase if
not available on-line
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Literary links and connections; Whole language
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
International
Reading Association. (1996-2001). International Reading Association.
Since 1956 the Association has supported literacy programs through professional
development, advocacy partnerships and research and is a great source of information about
research awards and grants. Reading Research Quarterly, available online, is a must for
teachers at all grade levels.
URL: http://www.readingonline.org/ free browsing archives index but a variety of
membership levels available for full database access
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Reading, Literacy
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand: Reading and Literature
Kelly, Melissa.
(2001). Secondary
School Educators: Research Papers and Education.
This teacher site provides assignment ideas, hand-outs, grammar and style assistance, and
projects which can easily cross curriculum boundaries.
URL: http://7-12educators.about.com/msub83rschppr.htm Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Research, Essay-writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 13: Nonfiction
Strand:
Reading and Literature
Kerby, Mona.
(June 6, 2001). The Reading Corner.
Well-known reading specialist Mona Kerby targets students in grades two through eight. Her
book reviews, often combined with video clips, are sure to entice even the student who
"can't find anything to read." A
great link to the school or public library, too.
URL: http://www.carr.org/read/index.htm free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,Teacher
Subjects: Reading, Book reviews
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand: Reading and Literature
Landow, George
P. (no date). The
Victorians.
Landow, Professor of English and Art History at Brown University, provides an extensive
website devoted to the Victorians. The links to Authors and Genre & Technique offer
in-depth essays on literature of the nineteenth century.
URL: http://landow.stg.brown.edu/victorian/victov.html Free
Audience: 10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Victorian Literature, Genre, Theme
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 10: Genre AND PreK-12 Standard 11: Theme
Strand: Reading and Literature
LaurieMann@dpsinfo.com
. (2001). AwardWeb: Collections of
Literary Award Information.
Ms. Mann has created a page of links to lists of award winners. With an emphasis on
science fiction, she even includes the Sapphire Award for best sci-fi romance; the
Rhysling Awards for best sci-fi poetry; and the World Fantasy Awards.
URL: http://www.dpsinfo.com/awardweb/#top free
Audience: 8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Bibliography, Science Fiction, Award-winning Literature
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 10: Genre
Strand: Reading and Literature
Library of
Congress. (2001). American Memory.
Don't miss this source of millions of digital items with appropriate connections to U.S.
historical context. Today in History, Search of the Day, and a Learning Page are sure to
engage all learners.
URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: American Literature
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
Library
of Congress. 2002. Poetry 180
Program
to get schools to listen to poetry 180 days a year with the list of 180
poems from Billy Collins, poet laureate of the United States
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180
Free
Audience:
Grades 7 and up and Teacher
Subjects:
Poetry
Standard:
Standard 14: Poetry
Strand:
Reading and Literature
MacNeil-Lehrer Productions. (2001). Online News Hour
Extra: Poetry
This site should appeal equally to high school students and teachers, to traditionalists
and rappers. It includes audio downloads, a format to submit original poetry and may
lesson plans.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june00/poetry.html# Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14: Poetry
Strand: Reading and Literature
Manuel-Coggins, Sheila Ann. (2001). Drama and Theater.
Continuing the in-depth about.com formula, Manuel-Coggins presents a series of
nuts-and-bolts websites for writers, performers and teachers of drama. Each linked site
leads to others.
URL: http://kidslangarts.about.com/cs/dramaandtheater/index.htm Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Drama, Theater arts
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature AND PreK-12 Standard
18: Dramatic Reading and Performance AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Manuel-Coggins, Sheila Ann. (2001). Writing Poetry.
In the familiar about.com format, Manuel-Coggins provides "resources, games, lessons,
and articles on writing" children's poetry. (Note: On July 27 and August 9, 2001, the
"Gimme a Limerick and Patrick Naughton's Magnetic Poetry Java Applet links did not
connect, but all others did.)
URL: http://kidslangarts.about.com/cs/writingpoetry/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Poetry
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14:
Poetry AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Norris, Betsy and Dulcie Davis. (2001). Lyrical Lessons
Online.
The authors, middle school teachers who address the Tennessee state language guidelines at
Harris Middle School in Shelbyville, have created a student and teacher friendly website
for poetry. One is hard-pressed to find anything missing from the twenty-seven lesson unit
of study.
URL: http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/spotlight.htm Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14: Poetry
Strand: Reading and Literature
Northwest
Regional Educational Laboratory. (2000). Motivating Reluctant
Adolescent Readers.
The NWREL sponsors LEARNS (Linking Education and America Reads through National Service)
and works with the Bank Street College of Education. Click on the PDF's link to access The
Tutor Newsletter and other downloadable resources, including guidelines for starting
reading programs, games and word activities, sources of funding and program support, and
new approaches to family literacy.
URL: http://www.nwrel.org/learns/tutor/win2000/model.html free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Reading, Literacy
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand: Reading and Literature
Ockerbloom,
John Mark. (1993-2001). The
On-Line Books Page.
With 13,000+ listings of books and public domain significant serials, Ockerbloom
"aims to encourage the development of…on-line books, for the benefit and
edification of all." Features include "A Celebration of Women Writers,"
"Banned Books On-Line" and "Specialty Archives." An invaluable asset
for students and teachers alike.
URL: http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/
free
Audience: 11, 12, Teacher
Subjects: Literature, censorship
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 8: Understanding a Text
Strand: Reading and Literature
Paradox.
(1997-2001). Para-Doxa
A scholarly journal devoted to a wide variety of genre literature, including oral
traditions. An absolute must-read for any scholarly approach to world literature.
URL: http://paradoxa.com/ Some articles available free; individual
subscription $36.00/year
Audience: 11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Literature, Genres
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 10: Genre
Strand:
Reading and Literature
PBS. (2001). PBS Teacher Source: Arts
& Literature.
Search the PBS database to find lessons and activities organized by grade and topic. Each
program explores the historical and cultural context of literary works.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/arts_lit.htm Free but some
PBS programs may require rental or purchase
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: American Literature, Media, American Studies
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections AND PreK-12 Standard 26:
Analysis of Media
Strand: Reading and Literature; Media
Random House.
(1999).
Modern library 100 best nonfiction.
The findings of Modern Library's poll of nearly 200,000 readers are a terrific survey of
twentieth-century English-language nonfiction publishing history. A great source of ideas
for high school classes.
URL: http://www.randomhouse.com/modernlibrary/100best/list.html
Free
Audience: 9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Nonfiction, Twentieth century writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 13: Nonfiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Random House.
(1999). Modern
library 100 best novels.
Nearly a quarter of a million votes were submitted during 1998 to evaluate twentieth
century English language fiction. Students may be surprised by the striking differences
between the board's list and that of the reader's poll.
URL: http://www.randomhouse.com/modernlibrary/100best/novels.html
Free
Audience: 9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Fiction, Twentieth century literature
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 12: Fiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Sauer, Geoff,
editor. (2001). The English Server Fiction
Collection.
Based at the University of Washington, The English Server hosts a wide range of
collections, including fiction, drama, poetry, public domain materials, and criticism. A
scholarly site that is accessible to high school students. The Literacy link is especially
helpful got teachers, and the Literary Events page posts daily "events of note"
from literature.
URL: http://eserver.org/fiction/ Free
Audience: 10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Literature, Language Arts, E-Publishing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 12: Fiction AND PreK-12 Standard 14: Poetry
Strand: Reading and Literature
Stoner, Betty.
(August 9, 1999). Technical
Writing
The National Council of Teachers of English provides a variety of free pages for
non-members. The sections geared to new teachers are excellent, as Ms. Stoner's lesson
plans for technical writing prove. Www.ncte.org should be bookmarked on all English
teachers' computers.
URL: http://www.ncte.org/teach2000/tw1.shtml Free, but full membership in NCTE is paid
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Nonfiction, Technical Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 13: Nonfiction
Strand: Reading and Literature
Teachers.Net
Web Services. (1996-2001). Remedial
Reading/Reading Recovery.
Billed as a Chatboard, this site offers a wealth of lesson plans as well as the
opportunity to share ideas with other English teachers. Search by grade level and genre.
An excellent source of professional e-help.
URL: http://teachers.net/mentors/remedial_reading/ free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Reading, Lesson Plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 7: Beginning Reading
Strand: Reading and Literature
Thornton
Consulting & Training Services. (no date). The Drama Teacher's Resource
Room.
This Canadian site is a tremendous source of lesson plans and backstage how-to knowledge
for both novice and experienced teachers. Don't miss the "Great Drama Links" for
a wealth of related information.
URL: http://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/erachi/index.html
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Theater, Theatrical production, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 18: Dramatic Reading and Performance
Strand:
Reading and Literature
University
of Michigan School of Information. 2002. IPL Kidspace: the Author Page
Online
biographies and interviews with award-winning authors and links to how to
write to them
URL:
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/askauthor
Free
Audience:
Grades 5-8 and Teacher
Subjects:
Author Biographies and Interviews
Standard:
Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand:
Reading and Literature
Virtualguidebooks.com
(2001). Virtual Guidebooks.
Download Quick Time to visit more that 2000 "virtual reality panoramas" located
in the Canadian and U. S. Far West. Links to "Books" and "Thematic
Lists" provide a sense of immersion in the lives and surroundings of American Western
authors.
URL: http://www.virtualguidebooks.com/ free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writers' lives, Setting
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections
Strand: Reading and Literature
Writers Write,
Inc. (1997-2001). The Write News.
Why does a writer choose a particular genre? What is the difference between fantasy and
science fiction? Click on the author and book review links for answers to these questions
and suggested reading lists.
URL: http://www.writerswrite.com/books/ free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Book reviews
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 10: Genre
Strand: Reading and Literature
Yotsuya, Ryu.
(2001). History
of Haiku.
Sponsored by the Japanese literary magazine Mishimegane, this site is provides analysis of
"10 haikuists and their works." As the author notes, reading Japanese haiku in
translation is hardly the same experience as in the original, but good English versions
are provided.
URL: http://www.big.or.jp/~loupe/links/ehisto/ehisinx.shtml Free
Audience: 10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Haiku, Poetry
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14: Poetry
Strand: Reading and Literature
English 9-12
Teacher Resources
English 9-12
Composition
Teacher Resources
Skip down to web sites
Print and Media Resources
The Art of Writing. (2000). Writing and Creativity.
The Art of Writing is "a webzine about writing for writers." While the focus is
fiction and poetry, there is something for any writer, including free clip art and
graphics.
URL: http://www.artofwritingzine.com/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Fiction, Poetry
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Composition
Berkowitz,
Robert E. and Michael B. Eisenberg. (1990). Information
Problem-Solving: The Big Six Approach to Library & Information Skills Instruction.
Norwood, N.J.: Ablex Publishing Corporation. 156 pages, ISBN 0-89391-757-5, $19.95
Complete explanation of the Big Six Information Problem Solving strategy: what they are,
why to use them, how to implement for research projects.
Audience: Teachers
Subjects: Research
Standard: General Standard 24: Research
Strand: Composition
English 9-12
Composition
Teacher Resources
Skip to print and media resources
Web Sites
ACT360 Media Ltd. (1996,1997). Writing
DEN.
Part of The Digital Education Network, Writing DEN's purpose is to help students in grades
six through twelve improve their writing. Sign up for a digital "word of the
day" or click on "Tips-o-matic" for information about sentence, paragraphs
and essays. The Teacher's Guide is excellent.
URL: http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/index.htm Free, but no-charge membership is helpful
Audience: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Sentences, Paragraphs, Vocabulary, Grammar
Standard: v 19: Writing AND PreK-12 Standard 22: Standard English Usage
Strand: Composition
The Art of Writing. (2000). Writing
and Creativity.
The Art of Writing is "a webzine about writing for writers." While the focus is
fiction and poetry, there is something for any writer, including free clip art and
graphics.
URL: http://www.artofwritingzine.com/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Fiction, Poetry
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Composition
Brian, Paul. (8 August 2000). Common Errors in English.
The author, seemingly a linguistic purist, has compiled a simple, alphabetical list of
grammatical and stylistic traps most of us make when writing and speaking informally.
Links to "Other Good Resources" are helpful and even include one for
"Non-Sexist Language." Please click on the site meter to enable Professor Brian
to track usage.
URL: http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
free
Audience: 10, 11, 12, Teacher
Subjects: Grammar, style and usage
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 22: Standard English Usage
Strand: Composition
Creative
Nonfiction Foundation. (2000). Creative
Nonfiction.
Editor and founder Lee Gutkind's purpose for this e-zine is to apply literary techniques
such as dialogue, description, setting, etc. to enrich and enhance nonfiction writing.
Classroom educational and mentoring programs are available.
URL: http://www.creativenonfiction.org/
Partially available free; subscription $29.95
Audience: 9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Nonfiction, Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 13: Nonfiction AND PreK-12 Standard 19:
Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature AND Composition
Dewbury, Dolores, et al. (1999-2001). The
Learning Base : Getting Thoughts on Paper.
The stated goal of The Learning Base is providing teachers and other adults insights into
students' learning challenges. This page clearly outlines the skills and obstacles
youngsters face when attempting to put their ideas in written form. Click on "Tell Me
More" for excellent classroom management tips.
URL: http://www.allkindsofminds.org/library/challenges/GTPGeneratingOrganizingIdeas.htm
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Organizational skills
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 23: Organizing Ideas in Writing
Strand: Composition
Family
Education Network. 2000-2002. Factmonster: Online Almanac,
Dictionary, Encyclopedia, and Homework Help
Excellent
online almanac, dictionary, and encyclopedia
URL:
www.factmonster.com
Free
Audience:
Grades 5 and up and Teacher
Subjects:
Almanac, dictionary and encyclopedia
Standard:
Standard 24: Research
Strand:
Composition
Holcombe, C. John. (2000). Poetry Magic : Homepage
This British site discusses the craft and theory of poetry and offers guidance to
beginners through advanced level writers.
URL: http://www.poetrymagic.co.uk/ Free
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Poetry, Writing
Standard: PreK-12 Standard14: Poetry AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Jansen,
Barbara A. 2002. Big6 Assignment Organizer
Very
useful form, following the Big 6 model, to guide students in planning an
assignment. Helpful coordination tool for teachers and library teachers
who team up in their planning
URL:
http://www.standrews.austin.tx.us/library/Assignment%20organizer.htm
Free
Audience:
Grades 6 and up and Teachers and Librarians
Subjects:
Organizing assignments and Big 6 Approach to Information Problem
Solving
Standard:
Standard 24: Research
Strand:
Composition
Kelly, Melissa.
(2001). Proofreading
with SWAPS.
Addressing her comments to high school educators, Kelly provides a template for students
to proofread their own and other students' work. A good over-all review of standard
English usage.
URL: http://7-12educators.about.com/library/graphics/blproofreadguide.htm?iam=dpile&terms=%2Bproofreading Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Proofreading, Grammar
Standard: PreK-12 standard 22: Standard English Usage AND PreK-12
Standard 25: Evaluating Writing and Presentations
Strand: Composition
Lycos,
Inc. 2001. [RhymeZone rhyming dictionary and thesaurus]
Terrific
online dictionary of rhymes, synonyms, homophones and more
URL:
http://rhyme.lycos.com
Free
Audience:
Grades 5 and up and Teacher
Subjects:
Rhyming Dictionary, synonyms, antonyms and homophones
Standard:
Standard 20: Consideration of Audience and Purpose; Standard 23:
Organizing ideas in writing
Strand:
Composition
Manuel-Coggins, Sheila Ann. (2001). Drama and Theater.
Continuing the in-depth about.com formula, Manuel-Coggins presents a series of
nuts-and-bolts websites for writers, performers and teachers of drama. Each linked site
leads to others.
URL: http://kidslangarts.about.com/cs/dramaandtheater/index.htm Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Drama, Theater arts
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 17: Dramatic Literature AND PreK-12 Standard
18: Dramatic Reading and Performance AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Manuel-Coggins, Sheila Ann. (2001). Writing Poetry.
In the familiar about.com format, Manuel-Coggins provides "resources, games, lessons,
and articles on writing" children's poetry. (Note: On July 27 and August 9, 2001, the
"Gimme a Limerick and Patrick Naughton's Magnetic Poetry Java Applet links did not
connect, but all others did.)
URL: http://kidslangarts.about.com/cs/writingpoetry/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Poetry
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 14:
Poetry AND PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition
Mathe, Elek. (September 30, 2000). Writing.
A teacher of ESL, Mathe presents four excellent writing lessons (plus variations) suitable
for any English class. Enjoyable activities with easy-to-follow instructions. Note: Mathe
uses British spelling and grammar.
URL: http://englishlearner.com/teachers/writing.html Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Audience, Revising
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 19: Writing AND PreK-12 Standard 20:
Consideration of Audience AND Purpose PreK-12 Standard 21: Revising
Strand: Composition
Olsen,
Mark, University of Chicago. ARTFL Project: ROGET’S Thesaurus Search
Form
Easy
online access to Roget’s Thesaurus
URL:
http://humanities.uchicago.edu/forms_unrest/ROGET.html
Free
Audience:
Grades 5 and up and Teacher
Subjects:
Roget’s Thesaurus
Standard:
Standard 24: Research
Strand:
Composition
Prentice-Hall, Inc. (1999). Focus: Writing Sentences and
Paragraphs.
This on-line companion to Martha A. Campbell's of the same title is completely interactive
and provides excellent links to related web sites. Easy-to-use online quizzes and writing
activities.
URL: http://cw.booksites.net/bookbind/pubbooks/campbell/ Free, but print text and workbook available
Audience: 7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Writing, Sentences, Paragraphs
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 22: Standard English Usage
Strand: Composition
English 9-12
Teacher Resources
English 9-12
Media
Teacher Resources
Skip down to web sites
Print and Media Resources
English 9-12
Media
Teacher Resources
Skip to print and media resources
Web Sites
Acquarello. (1998-2001). Strictly
Film School.
The author, self-described as a NASA design engineer and writer, provides an academic
analysis of landmark cinema. He examines world cinema by theme, imagery, and genre and
provides film criticism links by topic and by directors. For older students and teachers.
URL: http://www.filmref.com/ Free
Audience: 12,Teacher
Subjects: Cinema
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 26: Analysis of Media
Strand: Media
ACT360 Media Ltd. (1999). FrontPage 2000 In The
Classroom.
This twelve-unit online tutorial designated for K-12 teachers claims to be "the
simple tool to make a Web site for your classroom, your school, your teacher's
group." A good bet for folks who love Microsoft. Note: An upgrade to FrontPage 2002
is now available although this reviewer did not find an online tutorial for it.
URL: http://www.actden.com/fp2000/java/index.htm Free but software package required
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Website development
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 27: Media Production
Strand: Media
ACT 360 Media Ltd. In conjunction with Microsoft Corp. (1980). Power Point in the Classroom.
Despite the corny hosts, Sue Special and Jim Jingle, the tutorial shows K-12 teachers how
to make effective presentations "in a dynamic slide show format" which can be
enhanced with "text, charts, graphs, sound effects and video." All tutorials may
be printed free of charge by nonprofit educational organizations (see guidelines under
Tutorials in Print). A good starting point to demonstrate the power of multimedia
presentations.
URL: http://www.actden.com/pp/ free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Media production, PowerPoint
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 27: Media Production
Strand: Media
Alexander, Jan and Marsha Ann Tate. (1996-1999, revised 25 July, 2001). Evaluating
Web Resources.
Ms. Alexander, a reference librarian and archivist at Harvard's Widener Library, and Ms.
Tate explain why savvy Internet users must approach websites with caution. They explain
the difference between Advocacy, Business/Marketing, News, Informational and Personal web
pages.
URL: http://www2.widener.edu/Wolfgram-Memorial-Library/webevaluation/webeval.htm Free
Audience: 9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Internet, Websites
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 26: Analysis of Media
Strand: Media
Museum of Broadcast Communications. (2001). Encyclopedia of Television.
Scroll down the MBC homepage and look for "Also on Museum.TV" to link to the
Encyclopedia of Television Online, which seemingly includes everything there is to know
about television history. In association with the University of Illinois at Chicago, it
also offers The Great Debate, an in-depth history of politics, elections and television.
Additional on-line lesson plans cover major topics in
twentieth-century U. S. history.
URL: http://www.mbcnet.org/ Free
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Television
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 26: Analysis of Media
Strand: Media
Newsweek.
(2001). Media
Literacy in the Classroom.
Renee Hobbs, Associate Professor of Communication at Babson College, presents classroom
activities to sharpen students' critical thinking skills. This page is part of the
Newsweek This Week Teachers Guides, a series of lesson plans designed to connect media
coverage of current events with the classroom.
URL: http://schooleacher.newsweek.com/pages/extra_media_literacy.htm
Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Media, Current events, Lesson plans
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 26: Analysis of Media
Strand: Media
PBS. (2001). PBS Teacher Source: Arts
& Literature.
Search the PBS database to find lessons and activities organized by grade and topic. Each
program explores the historical and cultural context of literary works.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/arts_lit.htm Free but some
PBS programs may require rental or purchase
Audience: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: American Literature, Media, American Studies
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 9: Making Connections AND PreK-12 Standard 26:
Analysis of Media
Strand: Reading and Literature; Media
The Zulu's
Petals Literary Resource. (August 10, 2001). Films
Inspired by the Arts: Movies Based on Books.
This page of Zulu's Petals Quarterly Online, a ten-year-old e-zine that claims to be
continually updated, should challenge students to compare and contrast print and cinema
versions of literary works. A fun site for film buffs.
URL: http://www.zuzu.com/artfilm.htm Free
Audience: 9,10,11,12,Teacher
Subjects: Cinema history
Standard: PreK-12 Standard 26: Analysis of Media
Strand: Media |
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Math
K-4
Teacher Resources
Math K-4
Number Sense & Operations
Teacher Resources
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Print and Media Resources
Addition and Subtraction. Math
Companion. [Hybrid CD-ROM],
Technology in Education. (Learning Services), VIS10240-CDBS, $49.95.
With a click or a mouse a teacher can create calculation activities, flash cards, bingo
cards, posters, money and game cards.
Audience: Teachers
Subjects: Addition, Subtraction
Standard: 2.N.7, 2.N.8, 2.N.9
Strand:
Number Sense & Operations
Bartch,
M. (1996). Math & stories, grades K-3. Glenview, IL: GoodYear Books. 173p., 0673363171, $13.95.
A guide for teachers of Kindergarten through third grade that shows how to use popular
children’s stories to teach math concepts. Includes
a synopsis of each book, discussion questions, and mathematics activities that relate to
the story.Audience:
Teachers (grades K-3)
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics Probability
Crawford,
S. (1999). 15 irresistible mini-plays for
teaching math. New York: Scholastic Professional Books, 111p., 0439043867,
$12.95.
A
collection of plays and other activities to help grade school math teachers, focusing
primarily on problem solving, communication, reasoning, connections, number sense, and
numeration and whole number computation.
Audience:
Teacher – grades K-4
Subject: Mathematics Study - Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Number sense & Operations
Liatsos,
S. (1995). Poems to count on: 32 terrific poems and activities
to help teach math concepts. New
York: Scholastic Professional Books, 72p., 059060340X, $9.95.
Collection
of 32 math poems and related activities, grouped according to skills and concepts that
include shapes, counting, measuring, and money.
Audience:
Teachers – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
McGowan,
D. (1997). Math play!. Charlotte, VT: Williamson Publishers, 141p.,
1885593082, $12.95.
Presents
over eighty games and activities that introduce basic math skills, including counting,
sequencing, pattern identification, and measuring.
Audience:
Teachers –K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Mitchell,
C. (2000). Great graph art: multiplication &
division. New York: Scholastic
Professional Books, 64p., 0590643754, $10.95.
Contains
twenty-eight reproducible graphing activities designed to help students understand
multiplication and division.Audience:
Teacher – 3,4
Subject: Multiplication, Division- Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations
Multiplication
and Division, Math Companion. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Technology
in Education, (Learning Services), VISI0345-CDBS, $49.95
With a
click of a mouse a teacher can create calculation activities, flash cards, bingo cards,
posters and game cards.
Audience: Teacher (3&4)
Subjects: Multiplication, Division
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.9, 4.N.10
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Ohanesian,
D. (1999). Macaroni math. New York: McGraw Hill, 27p., 0071348263, $7.95.
A collection of math projects an activities that can be completed using pasta and other
inexpensive household items, covering skills in the areas of counting, number recognition,
shape recognition, patterning, sorting, classifying, measuring, telling time, addition and
subtraction.
Audience:
Teacher – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, DAta Analysis, Statistics, Probability
Whitin, D.
(1995). It’s the story that counts: more
children’s books for mathematical learning.
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 224p., 0435083694, $25.00.
Shows
how children’s literature can be used to teach math concepts. Including a list of
books that may be used.
Audience:
Teacher – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations,
Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics,
Probability
Whitin, D.
(1992). Read any good math lately? children’s books
for mathematical learning. Portsmourth,
NH: Heinemann, 206p., 0435083341, $22.00.
Guide
to the best children’s books containing a mathematical subtext that includes fiction
and non-fiction books.
Audience:
Teacher-K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics, Probability
Math K-4
Number Sense & Operations
Teacher Resources
Skip to print and media
resources
Web Sites
Adams,
R. Jerry, (4/18/01). Awesome Library.
Awesome library organizes the web with 16,000 carefully reviewed resources including math.
URL: http://www.awesomelibrary.org Free
Audience: 3,4 &
Teachers
Subject: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Banfill,
J. (4/18/01). Arithmetic.
This site contains 200+ pages of basic arithmetic skills, Interactive practice on each
page, explanation of the math topic, several challenge games and math problems are
created.
URL: http://www.aaamath.com/index.html Free
Audience: 2,3,4 &
Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Canadian
Mathematical Society (4/19/01). Math Central.
Math central is a service for people involved in mathematics education from K-12---a
meeting place for teachers to share resources and other useful links.
URL: http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/ Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Chase,
S. (4/18/01). A+
math.
This site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. It also includes an area for teachers to develop
flash cards and to find lesson plans.
URL: http://www.aplusmath.com Free
Audience: 2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand:
Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data
Analysis Statistics Probability
Evans,
Vic, (4/19/01). Fantastic Math Tricks.
This site include tips on how to quickly multiply problems in your head.
URL: http://math.educations.net Free
Audience: 4 & Teachers
Subject: Multiplication Tricks
Standard: 4.N.11, 4.N.12
Strand: Number Sense & Operations
Glosser,
Mrs., (4/17/01). Math Goodies.
A site featuring interactive lessons, homework help, chat boards, puzzles, calculators,
and much more.
URL: http://www.mathgoodies.com Free
Audience: 3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Great
Lakes Collaborative & the University of Kansas (4/18/01), Explorer.
A collection of educational resources for teachers of math
URL: http://explorer.scrtec.org/explorer Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math, Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Harcourt,
Inc., (4/18/01) Harcourt Math Glossary (K-8).
A great site for learning the definitions of math terms.
URL: http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math/index.html Free
Audience: K, 1,2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math Glossary
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Hague,
Jane, (4/18/01), Times Tables Test.
This site has times table work sheets that a child can practice their multiplication. The students can even see their score when
completed.
URL: http://www.times-tables.com/times_tables_test/times_tables_test.htm Free
Audience: 3, 4 &
Teachers
Subject: Multiplication
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.10, 4.N.11
Strand:
Number Sense & Operations
Johnson,
Porter, (4/19/01), Smile Program Mathematics Index.
The following is a collection of almost 200 single concept lessons. The lessons are divided into the following
categories: geometry and measurement patterns and logic, Probability and Statistics,
Recreational and Creative math, Practical and applied math, Arithmetic, Graphs and
Visuals, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Miscellaneous.
URL: http://www.iit.edu/~smile.mathinde.html Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Klotz,
Gene (4/19/01) The Math Forum
This site
is one of the largest and most useful math sites on the Internet. Includes Ask Dr. Math to help students in
answering math problems; teacher section, and other useful sites.
URL: http://forum.swarthmore.edu Free
Audience: 2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Lightspan,
Inc, (4/17/01). Studyweb.
A great
site with links for students, parents and teachers to help with homework.
URL: http://www.studyweb.com Free
Audience: 3,4, &
Teachers
Sujbects: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Manura,
David (4/19/01). Dave’s Math Tables.
This site includes tables for addition, multiplication, fractions, measurement, algebra
and geometry
URL: http://www.math2.org/index.xml Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math Tables
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Patterns,
Relations, & Algebra
Miller, Barb & Cam, (4/17/01) Sumfun.
A huge
collection of great math links
URL: http://webhome.idirect.com/~sumfun Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math, Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Motyka,
Mark (4/17/01), Math League Help Topics.
Math
topics for grades 4-8, complete with examples, definitions, and explanations. Includes: whole numbers and their basic
properites; decimals, whole numbers and exponents; using data and statistics; fractions,
geometry, ratio and proportion; percent and probability; metric units and measurement;
intro to algebra; positive and negative numbers; and more.
URL: http://www.mathleague.com/help.help/htm Free
Audience: 4 & Teachers
Subject: Algebra, Geometry,
Measurement, Number Sense, Data Analysis, Statistics
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics (4/19/01) NCTM.
This site has been developed to help and encourage teachers of math.
URL: http://www.nctm.org Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Ramapo
Catskill Library System, (4/18/01), Kid’s
Click.
A site set up by librarians for students, parents, teachers and librarians.
This site
includes all subjects but has a great math section with tons of links.
URL: http://www.kidsclick.org Free
Audience: K,1,2,3,4 &
Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Ramsey, Inez,
(4/19/01), Math Resources K-12.
You willfind resources for students, teachers and parents on this site dealing with math.\
URL: http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/math.htm Free
Audience: K,1,2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Schauer,
Rick, (4/19/01). Rick’s Math Web.
On this site teachers can develop worksheets on all aspect of math and also includes links
to other math sites.
URL: http://www.ricksmath.com Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
StartSpot
Mediawork, Inc., (4/17/01). Homework Spot.
A great
site for both students and teachers to use. Broken
down into Elementary, Middle and High School sites. Great
homework helper site.
URL: www.homeworkspot.com Free
Audience: 3, 4, &
Teachers
Subjects: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand:
Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data
Analysis Statistics Probability
SunSITE,
and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (4/17/01). Math Archives.
This site contains an extensive collection of math resources and links.
URL: http://archives.math.utk.edu Free
Audience: Teachers
Sujbects: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense
and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis
Statistics Probability
Math K-4
Teacher Resources
Math K-4
Patterns, Relations, Algebra
Teacher Resources
Skip down to web sites
Print and Media Resources
Bartch,
M. (1996). Math & stories, grades K-3. Glenview, IL: GoodYear Books. 173p., 0673363171, $13.95.
A guide for teachers of Kindergarten through third grade that shows how to use popular
children’s stories to teach math concepts. Includes
a synopsis of each book, discussion questions, and mathematics activities that relate to
the story.Audience:
Teachers (grades K-3)
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics Probability
Liatsos, S.
(1995). Poems to count on: 32 terrific poems and activities
to help teach math concepts. New
York: Scholastic Professional Books, 72p., 059060340X, $9.95.
Collection
of 32 math poems and related activities, grouped according to skills and concepts that
include shapes, counting, measuring, and money.
Audience:
Teachers – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
McGowan, D.
(1997). Math play!. Charlotte, VT: Williamson Publishers, 141p.,
1885593082, $12.95.
Presents
over eighty games and activities that introduce basic math skills, including counting,
sequencing, pattern identification, and measuring.
Audience:
Teachers –K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Ohanesian, D.
(1999). Macaroni math. New York: McGraw Hill, 27p., 0071348263, $7.95.
A collection of math projects an activities that can be completed using pasta and other
inexpensive household items, covering skills in the areas of counting, number recognition,
shape recognition, patterning, sorting, classifying, measuring, telling time, addition and
subtraction.
Audience:
Teacher – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, DAta Analysis, Statistics, Probability
Whitin, D.
(1995). It’s the story that counts: more
children’s books for mathematical learning.
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 224p., 0435083694, $25.00.
Shows
how children’s literature can be used to teach math concepts. Including a list of
books that may be used.
Audience:
Teacher – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations,
Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics,
Probability
Whitin, D.
(1992). Read any good math lately? children’s books
for mathematical learning. Portsmourth,
NH: Heinemann, 206p., 0435083341, $22.00.
Guide
to the best children’s books containing a mathematical subtext that includes fiction
and non-fiction books.
Audience:
Teacher-K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics, Probability
Math K-4
Patterns, Relations, Algebra
Teacher Resources
Skip to print and media
resources
Web Sites
Adams,
R. Jerry, (4/18/01). Awesome Library.
Awesome library organizes the web with 16,000 carefully reviewed resources including math.
URL: http://www.awesomelibrary.org Free
Audience: 3,4 &
Teachers
Subject: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Banfill,
J. (4/18/01). Arithmetic.
This site contains 200+ pages of basic arithmetic skills, Interactive practice on each
page, explanation of the math topic, several challenge games and math problems are
created.
URL: http://www.aaamath.com/index.html Free
Audience: 2,3,4 &
Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Canadian
Mathematical Society (4/19/01). Math Central.
Math central is a service for people involved in mathematics education from K-12---a
meeting place for teachers to share resources and other useful links.
URL: http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/ Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Chase,
S. (4/18/01). A+
math.
This site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. It also includes an area for teachers to develop
flash cards and to find lesson plans.
URL: http://www.aplusmath.com Free
Audience: 2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand:
Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data
Analysis Statistics Probability
Glosser,
Mrs., (4/17/01). Math Goodies.
A site featuring interactive lessons, homework help, chat boards, puzzles, calculators,
and much more.
URL: http://www.mathgoodies.com Free
Audience: 3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Great
Lakes Collaborative & the University of Kansas (4/18/01), Explorer.
A collection of educational resources for teachers of math
URL: http://explorer.scrtec.org/explorer Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math, Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Harcourt,
Inc., (4/18/01) Harcourt Math Glossary (K-8).
A great site for learning the definitions of math terms.
URL: http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math/index.html Free
Audience: K, 1,2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math Glossary
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Johnson,
Porter, (4/19/01), Smile Program Mathematics Index.
The following is a collection of almost 200 single concept lessons. The lessons are divided into the following
categories: geometry and measurement patterns and logic, Probability and Statistics,
Recreational and Creative math, Practical and applied math, Arithmetic, Graphs and
Visuals, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Miscellaneous.
URL: http://www.iit.edu/~smile.mathinde.html Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Klotz,
Gene (4/19/01) The Math Forum
This site
is one of the largest and most useful math sites on the Internet. Includes Ask Dr. Math to help students in
answering math problems; teacher section, and other useful sites.
URL: http://forum.swarthmore.edu Free
Audience: 2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Lightspan,
Inc, (4/17/01). Studyweb.
A great
site with links for students, parents and teachers to help with homework.
URL: http://www.studyweb.com Free
Audience: 3,4, &
Teachers
Sujbects: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Manura,
David (4/19/01). Dave’s Math Tables.
This site includes tables for addition, multiplication, fractions, measurement, algebra
and geometry
URL: http://www.math2.org/index.xml Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math Tables
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Patterns,
Relations, & Algebra
Miller,
Barb & Cam, (4/17/01) Sumfun.
A huge
collection of great math links
URL: http://webhome.idirect.com/~sumfun Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math, Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Motyka,
Mark (4/17/01), Math League Help Topics.
Math
topics for grades 4-8, complete with examples, definitions, and explanations. Includes: whole numbers and their basic
properites; decimals, whole numbers and exponents; using data and statistics; fractions,
geometry, ratio and proportion; percent and probability; metric units and measurement;
intro to algebra; positive and negative numbers; and more.
URL: http://www.mathleague.com/help.help/htm Free
Audience: 4 & Teachers
Subject: Algebra, Geometry,
Measurement, Number Sense, Data Analysis, Statistics
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics (4/19/01) NCTM.
This site has been developed to help and encourage teachers of math.
URL: http://www.nctm.org Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Ramapo
Catskill Library System, (4/18/01), Kid’s
Click.
A site set up by librarians for students, parents, teachers and librarians.
This site
includes all subjects but has a great math section with tons of links.
URL: http://www.kidsclick.org Free
Audience: K,1,2,3,4 &
Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Ramsey, Inez,
(4/19/01), Math Resources K-12.
You willfind resources for students, teachers and parents on this site dealing with math.\
URL: http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/math.htm Free
Audience: K,1,2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Schauer,
Rick, (4/19/01). Rick’s Math Web.
On this site teachers can develop worksheets on all aspect of math and also includes links
to other math sites.
URL: http://www.ricksmath.com Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
StartSpot
Mediawork, Inc., (4/17/01). Homework Spot.
A great
site for both students and teachers to use. Broken
down into Elementary, Middle and High School sites. Great
homework helper site.
URL: www.homeworkspot.com Free
Audience: 3, 4, &
Teachers
Subjects: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand:
Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data
Analysis Statistics Probability
SunSITE,
and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (4/17/01). Math Archives.
This site contains an extensive collection of math resources and links.
URL: http://archives.math.utk.edu Free
Audience: Teachers
Sujbects: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense
and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis
Statistics Probability
Math K-4
Teacher Resources
Math K-4
Geometry
Teacher Resources
Skip down to web sites
Print and Media Resources
Bartch,
M. (1996). Math & stories, grades K-3. Glenview, IL: GoodYear Books. 173p., 0673363171, $13.95.
A guide for teachers of Kindergarten through third grade that shows how to use popular
children’s stories to teach math concepts. Includes
a synopsis of each book, discussion questions, and mathematics activities that relate to
the story.Audience:
Teachers (grades K-3)
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics Probability
Liatsos,
S. (1995). Poems to count on: 32 terrific poems and activities
to help teach math concepts. New
York: Scholastic Professional Books, 72p., 059060340X, $9.95.
Collection
of 32 math poems and related activities, grouped according to skills and concepts that
include shapes, counting, measuring, and money.
Audience:
Teachers – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
McGowan, D.
(1997). Math play!. Charlotte, VT: Williamson Publishers, 141p.,
1885593082, $12.95.
Presents
over eighty games and activities that introduce basic math skills, including counting,
sequencing, pattern identification, and measuring.
Audience:
Teachers –K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Ohanesian, D.
(1999). Macaroni math. New York: McGraw Hill, 27p., 0071348263, $7.95.
A collection of math projects an activities that can be completed using pasta and other
inexpensive household items, covering skills in the areas of counting, number recognition,
shape recognition, patterning, sorting, classifying, measuring, telling time, addition and
subtraction.
Audience:
Teacher – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability
Whitin, D.
(1995). It’s the story that counts: more
children’s books for mathematical learning.
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 224p., 0435083694, $25.00.
Shows
how children’s literature can be used to teach math concepts. Including a list of
books that may be used.
Audience:
Teacher – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations,
Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics,
Probability
Whitin, D.
(1992). Read any good math lately? children’s books
for mathematical learning. Portsmourth,
NH: Heinemann, 206p., 0435083341, $22.00.
Guide
to the best children’s books containing a mathematical subtext that includes fiction
and non-fiction books.
Audience:
Teacher-K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics, Probability
Math K-4
Geometry
Teacher Resources
Skip to print and media
resources
Web Sites
Adams,
R. Jerry, (4/18/01). Awesome Library.
Awesome library organizes the web with 16,000 carefully reviewed resources including math.
URL: http://www.awesomelibrary.org Free
Audience: 3,4 &
Teachers
Subject: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Banfill,
J. (4/18/01). Arithmetic.
This site contains 200+ pages of basic arithmetic skills, Interactive practice on each
page, explanation of the math topic, several challenge games and math problems are
created.
URL: http://www.aaamath.com/index.html Free
Audience: 2,3,4 &
Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Canadian
Mathematical Society (4/19/01). Math Central.
Math central is a service for people involved in mathematics education from K-12---a
meeting place for teachers to share resources and other useful links.
URL: http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/ Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Chase,
S. (4/18/01). A+
math.
This site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. It also includes an area for teachers to develop
flash cards and to find lesson plans.
URL: http://www.aplusmath.com Free
Audience: 2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand:
Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data
Analysis Statistics Probability
Glosser,
Mrs., (4/17/01). Math Goodies.
A site featuring interactive lessons, homework help, chat boards, puzzles, calculators,
and much more.
URL: http://www.mathgoodies.com Free
Audience: 3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Great
Lakes Collaborative & the University of Kansas (4/18/01), Explorer.
A collection of educational resources for teachers of math
URL: http://explorer.scrtec.org/explorer Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math, Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Harcourt,
Inc., (4/18/01) Harcourt Math Glossary (K-8).
A great site for learning the definitions of math terms.
URL: http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math/index.html Free
Audience: K, 1,2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math Glossary
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Johnson,
Porter, (4/19/01), Smile Program Mathematics Index.
The following is a collection of almost 200 single concept lessons. The lessons are divided into the following
categories: geometry and measurement patterns and logic, Probability and Statistics,
Recreational and Creative math, Practical and applied math, Arithmetic, Graphs and
Visuals, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Miscellaneous.
URL: http://www.iit.edu/~smile.mathinde.html Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Klotz,
Gene (4/19/01) The Math Forum
This site
is one of the largest and most useful math sites on the Internet. Includes Ask Dr. Math to help students in
answering math problems; teacher section, and other useful sites.
URL: http://forum.swarthmore.edu Free
Audience: 2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Lightspan,
Inc, (4/17/01). Studyweb.
A great
site with links for students, parents and teachers to help with homework.
URL: http://www.studyweb.com Free
Audience: 3,4, &
Teachers
Sujbects: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Manura,
David (4/19/01). Dave’s Math Tables.
This site includes tables for addition, multiplication, fractions, measurement, algebra
and geometry
URL: http://www.math2.org/index.xml Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math Tables
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Patterns,
Relations, & Algebra
Miller,
Barb & Cam, (4/17/01) Sumfun.
A huge
collection of great math links
URL: http://webhome.idirect.com/~sumfun Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math, Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Motyka,
Mark (4/17/01), Math League Help Topics.
Math
topics for grades 4-8, complete with examples, definitions, and explanations. Includes: whole numbers and their basic
properites; decimals, whole numbers and exponents; using data and statistics; fractions,
geometry, ratio and proportion; percent and probability; metric units and measurement;
intro to algebra; positive and negative numbers; and more.
URL: http://www.mathleague.com/help.help/htm Free
Audience: 4 & Teachers
Subject: Algebra, Geometry,
Measurement, Number Sense, Data Analysis, Statistics
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics (4/19/01) NCTM.
This site has been developed to help and encourage teachers of math.
URL: http://www.nctm.org Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Ramapo
Catskill Library System, (4/18/01), Kid’s
Click.
A site set up by librarians for students, parents, teachers and librarians.
This site
includes all subjects but has a great math section with tons of links.
URL: http://www.kidsclick.org Free
Audience: K,1,2,3,4 &
Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
Ramsey, Inez,
(4/19/01), Math Resources K-12.
You willfind resources for students, teachers and parents on this site dealing with math.\
URL: http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/math.htm Free
Audience: K,1,2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and
Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics
Probability
Schauer,
Rick, (4/19/01). Rick’s Math Web.
On this site teachers can develop worksheets on all aspect of math and also includes links
to other math sites.
URL: http://www.ricksmath.com Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,
Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability
StartSpot
Mediawork, Inc., (4/17/01). Homework Spot.
A great
site for both students and teachers to use. Broken
down into Elementary, Middle and High School sites. Great
homework helper site.
URL: www.homeworkspot.com Free
Audience: 3, 4, &
Teachers
Subjects: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand:
Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data
Analysis Statistics Probability
SunSITE,
and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (4/17/01). Math Archives.
This site contains an extensive collection of math resources and links.
URL: http://archives.math.utk.edu Free
Audience: Teachers
Sujbects: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense
and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis
Statistics Probability
Math K-4
Teacher Resources
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