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Unknown. (1998). Dancetime: Vol. 1 & 2. [VHS Video]. (Available from Libraryvideo.com). AO146, 45 min. $39.95 
Capturing the excitement and elegance of dance from the 15th to the 19th centuries, this program looks at the history of social dance and music around the world to chronicle the social significance of history,
culture, costume, dance, music and theatre. The program also shows how the dances of each period reveal changing dynamics between men and women within Western culture. Features witty educational
commentary that introduces centuries and styles, well-known musical selections, period fashions and performances with explanatory subtitles. 
Audience: 4, Teachers 
Subjects: Dance 
Standards: 5.1 Observe dances from a variety of cultures, 5.3 Observe two dances and discuss how they are similar and different, considering use of theme, space, timing and rhythms, gestures and body language, properties, costumes, etc. 
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ArtsEdge. (8/19/02). Exploring Ballet
History, behinds the scenes and making connections are three links off of this site. Also The Royal Swedish and Stanislavsky Ballets' companies, dances and cultures are spotlighted. 
URL: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/ballet/ Free 
Audience: Teacher, Grade 4 
Subjects: Dance, Ballet 
Standard: 4.1 Describe the role of traditional and non-traditional dances and the circumstances and settings in which these dances would be performed. 
Strand: Dance 

Unknown. (8/21/02). National Dance Education Organization. The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) advances dance education centered in the arts. They are the voice of representation for the
field in legislatures, schools of dance, PreK-12 schools, and institutions of higher education throughout the country. 
URL: http://www.ndeo.net/ Free 
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Subjects: Dance 
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Choksy, Lois. (1996). 120 singing games and dances for elementary schools. San Diego: Prentice Hall. 227p., 0136350380, $68.00
Professional literature for teaching singing and dance.   Good selection for active learning and connecting disciplines of music and dance.
Audience: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, Teacher
Subjects: Singing, Dance
Standards: 1.0 Singing
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Sierra, Judy. (1996). Multicultural Folktales for the Feltboard and Reader’s Theater. Phoenix: Oryx Press. 186p., 1573560030, $29.50
Teacher’s resource for executing folktales in dramatic forms

Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Storytelling, folktales, reader’s theatre
Standards: 2.0 Reading and writing scripts
Strand: Theatre

 

 

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Jonas, Gerald. (1992). Dancing: the Pleasure, Power, and Art of Movement. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 0810927918. $24.95.
A beautifully illustrated book that explores great dance traditions to illuminate the many roles of dance in cultures around the world. Describes dance traditions from six
continents.
Audience: An excellent resource for teachers.
Subjects: Dance.
Standard: Dance 1.14, 3.6 Connections 6.3, 6.4, 8.5.
Strand: Dance, Connections.

 

 

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Gottlieb, Robert and Robert Kimball. (2000). Reading Lyrics. New York: Pantheon Books.
896 pages. 0375400818. $39.50. The best of American and English lyrics, presented like poems. 1000 lyrics from 1900 to 1975, presented chronologically, by Ira Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, and others.
Audience: Grades 5 and up. An excellent resource for teachers.
Subjects: Lyrics--American, Lyric--British.
Standard:Music 1.8, Connections 6.3, 6.4, 7.2, 8.4
Strand: Music Connections

Miller, Hugh M. and Dale Cockrell. (1991). History of Western Music. New York: Harper Collins. 320 pages. 0064671070 (pbk). $15.00. From Antiquity through the 20th century, with timelines. An excellent reference book.
Audience: An excellent resource for teachers and high school students.
Subjects: Music--History
Standard:Connections 6.3, 6.4, 7.2, 7.4, 8.5
Strand: Music, Connections.

 

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The Kennedy Center.  (date unavailable).   ARTSEDGE. 
An excellent site for teachers with complete lesson plans in all areas of the arts (performing, visual, and design).  Music lessons include: voice ranges, rhythm, Vivaldi, Spirituals, Louis Armstrong, and more.  The civil war music lesson is especially noteworthy.  Excellent curriculum web links also. 
URL: http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teaching_materials/curricula/artsedge.html   Free
Audience: Teachers grades 1-12.
Subjects: Visual Arts.  Design Arts. Performing Arts.
Standard: all.
Strand: Music,.

Nelson, Lesley.  (2000).  Popular Song in American History. 
Lyrics to American folk and traditional music from the 17th century into the 1900s.  Songs of the sea and songs of other countries are included.  Links to folk music web sites. 
URL: http://www.contemplator.com/america/index.html.  Free.
Audience: Teachers.  Grades 5, 6, 7, 8. 
Subjects: Folk songs--American.
Standard: Music 1.8     Connections 6.3, 8.4.
Strand:  Music,.


PBS.  (2000). 
PBS--Jazz a Film by Ken Burns.
This web site is a companion to both the videos and book and has audio samples,
biographies, lesson plans, and more.  Students can click on JazzKids to see a
timeline, listen to instruments, etc.
URL:
http://www.pbs.org/jazz/    Free
Audience: Teachers.  Grades 5, 6, 7, 8. 
Subjects: Jazz.
Standard: Music 5.7, 5.8     Connections 6.3, 8.4.
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Herbert, Janis.  Leonardo da Vinci for Kids: His Life and Ideas.  Chicago: Chicago Review Press.  104 pages, 1556522983, $16.95. 
Well-illustrated and informative, with activities appropriate for elementary and middle school students.  A great resource for teachers and students alike.
Audience: Teacher.  Grades 5, 6, 7, 8.
Subjects: Leonardo, da Vinci.  Artists-Italy-Biog.
Standard: Visual Arts 5.5    Connections 6.3, 6.4, 7.2, 8.5, 10.2.
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The Kennedy Center.  (date unavailable).   ARTSEDGE. 
An excellent site for teachers with complete lesson plans in all areas of the arts (performing, visual, and design).  Visual and design arts lessons on topics such as William Johnson’s murals, color, Miro, architecture, and bookmaking.
Exellent curriculum web links also. 
URL: http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teaching_materials/curricula/artsedge.html
Audience: teachers grades 1-12.
Subjects: Visual Arts.  Design Arts. Performing Arts.
Standard: all.
Strand: Visual Arts, Connections.

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Miller, Hugh M. and Dale Cockrell. (1991). History of Western Music. New York: Harper Collins. 320 pages, 0064671070 (pbk), $15.00. From Antiquity through the 20th century, with timelines. An excellent reference book.
Audience: Teachers.  Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Subjects: Music--History
Standard: Connections 6.3, 6.4, 7.2, 7.4, 8.5
Strand: Connections.

 

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Bany-Winters, L. (1997). On stage: theater games and activities for kids. Chicago: Chicago Review Press. 171p. 1556523246, $8.22 
Covers basic theater vocabulary, puppetry and pantomime, sound effects, costumes, props, and makeup; includes several play scripts. 
Audience: 2, 3, 4, Teachers 
Subjects: Drama, Plays 
Standards: All 
Strand: Theater 

Bentley, N. (1996). Putting on a play: the young playwright's guide to scripting, directing, and performing. Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press. 64p., 0761300112, $18.68 
A step-by-step guide for the playwright including suggestions for finding a story, writing a script, producing a play, and performing it on stage. Includes sample plays. 
Audience: 3, 4, Teachers 
Subjects: Playwriting, Theater Production and direction 
Standards: 2 
Strand: Theater 

MacDonald, M. (1990). The Skit Book: 101 skits from kids. Hamden, CT: Linnet. 147p., 020802283X, $16.79 
A collection of skits written by young people with instructions for performance. The skits are arranged under such categories as "Cumulative Actions," "Silly Singers," "Skits With Trick Endings," "Skits From Jokes,"
"Musical Ensembles," and others. 
Audience: 3, 4, Teachers 
Subjects: Plays 
Standards: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 
Strand: Theater 

Manning, M. (1999). Drama School. New York:Kingfisher. 47p., 0753451786, $7.60 
Provides information and advice on putting on all kinds of stage shows, discussing scripts, learning to act, working backstage, costumes and make-up, sound effects, and more. 
Audience: 3, 4, Teachers 
Subjects: Theater Production and direction 
Standards: All 
Strand: Theater 

McCullough, L.E. (1998). Plays from Mythology. Lyme, NH: Smith and Kraus. 141p., 1575251108, $14.95 
Presents twelve original plays that are dramatic adaptations of myths from around the world. 
Audience: 3, 4, Teachers 
Subjects: Mythology, Drama, Plays 
Standards: All 
Strand: Theater 

 

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Internet School Library Media Center.  Art Education Internet Resources for K-12. 
This site is an excellent place to turn to for links in: art history, art museums, geographical regions, lesson plans, reference resources, styles, techniques, journals, costume, etc.
URL: http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/arteducation.htm 
Audience: Teachers.  Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Subjects: Visual Arts.
Standard: all.     
Strand: Visual Arts, Connections.

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Hill, B. (2001) Literature Circle Resource Guide: Teaching Suggestions, Forms, Sample Book Lists, and Database. Norwood, Ma.: Christopher-Gordon. 173p, ISBN 1-929024-23-1
Clear explanation of literature circles with reproducible organizational guidelines, response journals, and extension projects.  Extensive book lists from primary grades through middle school are presented thematically and by genre.  Includes CD.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Book discussion
Standard: 2
Strand: Language

 

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Asher, S.  But That’s Another Story: Favorite Authors Introduce Popular Genres.  (1996) New York: Walker and Company 166p. ISBN 0-8027-7570-5
Each chapter begins with a brief introduction to the genre followed by a short story, bibliography, author biography, and interview. Angela Johnson, Pamela Service, and Gary Blackwood are three of the authors.   A clear introduction to various genres is offered in this useful volume.
Audience: grades 4, 5,6,Teacher
Subject: Genre study
Standard: 10
Strand: Reading and Literature

Bauer, C. (1987)  Presenting Reader’s Theater.  The H.W.Wilson Company 238p. ISBN 0-8242-0748-3
Poetry, stories, and folklore are presented in reader’s theater script form that a teacher can easily use.  In the introduction Bauer explains reader’s theater and how to introduce it in the classroom. An excellent chapter on warm-up activities precedes the scripts.
Audience :Teacher
Subject : Drama
Standard : 18
Strand : Reading and Literature

Cullinan, B. (1992)    Invitation to Read : More Children’s Literature in the Readig Program. Newark, Delaware : International Reading Association 196p. ISBN 0-87207-371-8
This follow-up to Cullinan’s Children’s Literature in the Reading Program examines genre including poetry, realistic fiction, and non-fiction. Another section of the book focuses on theme and author study. Booklists are incorporated into each section. Both volumes are useful, but not detailed, resources.
Audience : Teacher
Subject : Genre, Theme
Standard :10,11,12,1314
Strand : Reading and Literature

Hall, S. (1994) Using Picture Storybooks to Teach Literary Devices: Recommended Books for Children and Young Adults.  Phoenix, Az:Oryx Press.  168p. ISBN 0-89774-582-5
This useful resource gives specific examples in hundreds of picture books that can be used to teach literary devices from alliteration to understatement. Each device is defined, book synopsis given, and examples of the device in the book indicated.

Audience: Teacher
Subject:
Literary Devices
Standard
: 7, 8
Strand: Reading and Literature

Hindley, J (1996).  In the Company of Children.  York, Maine:Stenhouse Publishers. 186p.  ISBN 1-5710-010-5
The ideas in this book are based on the author’s experiences as a third grade teacher. She outlines how to turn a classroom into a reading/writing workshop. The specific examples cited provide a treasure trove of strategies for implementing literacy workshops.  Examples of forms to use with parents are appended.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Reading/writing Workshops
Standard: 8, 19, 20,21
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition

Horning, K. (1997) From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children’s Books.  New York: HarperCollins.  230p.   ISBN 0-06-024519-0
In six clear chapters the author details how to think critically about several genres- information, poetry, folk tales, fiction, picture books and easy readers.  Good information on the book making process as well.  This volume will be useful  for discussions about genre.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Genre
Standard: 10
Strand: Reading and Literature

Jenkins, C.  (1999) The Allure of Authors: Author Studies in the Elementary School. Portsmouth: Heinemann. 280p., ISBN 0-325-00001-8
This exploration of three types of author studies- biographical, critical, personal response- focuses on the work of Carolyn Coman, Avi, Mem Fox, and Joanna Cole.  Extensive information on designing author studies is included.
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Author Study:
Standards:  9, 10,11,12, and 13
Strand: Reading and Literature

Kamerman, S.  (1997) Thirty Plays from Favorite Stories: Royalty-Free Dramatizations of Myths,
Folktales, and Legends from Around the World.
Boston: Plays, Inc. .291p. ISBN 0-8238-0306-6
This comprehensive collection includes Persephone, Pandora’s Box, and Scheherazade. Each play has clear directions and production notes.   Plays may need to be copied without directions for easier access by students.
Subject: Dramatic reading and performance
Audience: Teacher, grades 4,5
Standard: 18
Strand: Reading and Literature

Keene, E. and Zimmerman, S (1999). Mosaic of Thought: Teaching Comprehension In a Reader’s Workshop.  Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Heineman 255p.  ISBN 0-435-07237-4
This treasure for the reflective teacher when he/she is looking at the reading program focuses on the strategies used by proficient readers.   The authors present literature-based, workshop-oriented classrooms where students use background knowledge, ask questions, draw inferences, and synthesize ideas.   This is both a practical and thought-provoking look at reading comprehension research and how to apply it..
Audience: Teacher
Subject
: 8,9
Subject: reading strategies
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Reading and Literature

Lipson, E. (2000) The New York Times Parent’s Guide to the Best Books for Children. New York: Three Rivers Press.  530p. ISBN 0-8129-3018-5
A compendium of over 1,000 annotated titles from wordless stories through young adult literature.  The indexes that follow the booklists make this a valuable resource.  Author, illustrator, age-level, read-aloud, and several subject     lists make this a useful book for teachers as well as parents.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Book selection
Standard
: 8,9,10,11,12,13,14, 16

Strand: Reading and Literature 

Marcus, L. Ed. (2000)  Author Talk.  New York: Simon &Schuster.  103p. ISBN 0-689-81383-X
In fifteen conversations with will-known children's authors, noted critic Leonard Marcus discovers details about their lives  and work. Bibliographies and manuscript pages are included.
Audience: Grades 3-6,Teacher
Subject: Author study
Standard: 9
Strand: Reading and Literature

Morrow, L. (1997) The Literacy Center: Contexts for Reading and Writing. York, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers. 226p.!SBN 1-57110-022-9
The first section of the book outlines practices for reading and writing, the design of literacy centers, and suggestions for using the centers.   The activities and literature selections in the second section provide the teacher with many fine ideas, especially in the areas of storytelling and oral language activities.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Literacy Centers
Standard: 8,19
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition

Moss, J. (2000) Teaching Literature in the Middle Grades: A Thematic Approach. Norwood, Ma.: Christopher-Gordon.  390p.  ISBN 1-929024-14-2
A rich resource that offers suggestions for developing diverse literary experiences and builds an awareness of literary elements, genre, and writing styles.   All of this is developed through nine thematic units including friendship, family, dilemmas
, and Cinderella variants. Each unit details shared reading sessions of the focus work, related reading and writing projects, and extensive bibliographies on each of the themes.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Genre, theme
Standard: 10,11
Strand: Reading and Literature

Odean, K. (2001) Great Books about Things Kids Love. New York: Ballantine Books. 439p. ISBN 0-345-44131-1
More than 750 recommended books, pre-school through young adult, are introduced in thematic annotated bibliographies on such diverse topics as sports, folklore, and animals. Title, author, and subject indexes add to the richness of the resource.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Theme
Standard: 11
Strand
: Reading and Literature

Saunders, S. (1999) Look- and Learn!: Using Picture Books in Grades Five Through Eight.  Portsmouth, N.H.: Heinemann 84p.  ISBN 0-325-00019-0
Using picture books can be a great introduction to genre studies.  This helpful book highlights historical fiction, folklore, poetry, biography, and non-fiction.  Each chapter mentions several titles and incorporates a synopsis and suggested activities for each.  Many of the titles and ideas could be used in grades three and four.
Audience: Teacher
Subject:
Genre
Standard: 10
Strand: Reading and Literature 

Sierra, J. (1992)  Cinderella.  Phoenix, Az: Oryx Press.  178p.
More that twenty variants of the familiar tale are presented followed by an explanation of the history of the tale, classroom activities, and extensive bibliographies of the tale.  This entry in the Oryx Multicultural Folktale Series is a complete resource for the teacher. 
Audience: Teacher
Subject: folk tale variants
Standard: 16
Strand: Reading and Literature

Web Feet k-8. Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania: RockHill Communications  ISBN 1533-2543 

This valuable journal, published nine times a year, highlights a subject in each issue.  May/June 2001   featured web sites, CD-ROMs, books, and professional resource son mythology.  EachiIssue contains key questions and web quests.  This publication may be changing formats.  Check www.webfeetguides.com for information..  Excellent material for curriculum development.
Audience: Teacher
Subject:  Mythology
Standard: 16
Strand: Reading and Literature

 

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Johnson, N. (08/22/02). The Phonics Room
This is a website that teachers can use as a resource guide. There are poems, songs, literature, and activities listed for every letter of the alphabet. 
URL: http://members.aol.com/phonicsrm/ Free 
Audience: Teachers 
Subject: Consonants, Vowels 
Standard: 8 
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Ellis, S.  (2000) From Reader to Writer: Teaching Writing through Classic Children’s Books. Toronto:Groundwood.  176p, ISBN 0-88899-372-2, $24.95
With inspiration from children’s books and their creators, Ellis provides encouragement for young writers.  Each of the sixteen chapters includes an author anecdote, read-aloud idea, writing activity, and book list.  Susan Cooper, Beatrix Potter, Virginia Hamilton, and C.S.  Lewis are among writers highlighted.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Writing activities from children’s books
Standard: 19, 23
Strand: Composition

Harwayne, S. (1992)  Lasting Impressions: Weaving Literature into the Writing Workshop. Portsmouth, N.H: Heinemann, ISBN 0-435-08732-0
This practical exploration of how to incorporate quality literature into the writing workshop shows how to use books for mini-lessons, how to work with author studies to learn about literary style, and how to combine the writing/reading notebook. Extensive bibliographies of professional resources and children's titles are appended.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Writing workshop
Standard: 19.29,21
Strand: Composition

Hindley, J (1996).  In the Company of Children.  York, Maine:Stenhouse Publishers. 186p.  ISBN 1-5710-010-5
The ideas in this book are based on the author’s experiences as a third grade teacher. She outlines how to turn a classroom into a reading/writing workshop. The specific examples cited provide a treasure trove of strategies for implementing literacy workshops.  Examples of forms to use with parents are appended.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Reading/writing Workshops
Standard: 8, 19, 20,21
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition

Morrow, L. (1997) The Literacy Center: Contexts for Reading and Writing. York, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers. 226p.!SBN 1-57110-022-9
The first section of the book outlines practices for reading and writing, the design of literacy centers, and suggestions for using the centers.   The activities and literature selections in the second section provide the teacher with many fine ideas, especially in the areas of storytelling and oral language activities.
Audience: Teacher
Subject: Literacy Centers
Standard: 8,19
Strand: Reading and Literature, Composition

 

 

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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

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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.
URLhttp://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

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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.
URLhttp://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
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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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English 9-12

Media
Teacher Resources

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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

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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