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• Michigan E-Library
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Classroom Resources

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For Teachers

• Calendars
• Grant Information
• Lesson Plan Sites
• Online Tech Training

English Links

NEW! Feature Article Template!

Citation and Bibliography Makers

• Blank Bibliography Form (.pdf)
• Online Very Easy Bibliography Maker: Noodle Bib Starter
• Knight Cite: citation/bibliography maker
• EasyBib: online bibliography maker
• The Citation Maker: (preferred by Mrs. Nazareth)

Genres

• Genre Virtual Booktalk (PowerPoint) and printable companion bookmark

Grammar

• Online Grammar Help and Activities at the Open Directory Project
• Grammar Games
  • Scholastic Online Grammar Games
  • Grammar of Doom Game
  • Grammar GameZone
  • Exercises at Grammar Bytes! with printable handouts

Issues and Controversies

• ISSUES PATHFINDER

Poetry

• Online Writer's Workshop: Poetry
• Meet some famous poets or take on online poetry workshop: Jack Prelutsky, Karla Kuskin and Jean Marzallo
• Magnetic Poetry Pages- very cool!
• Another Magnetic Poetry site
• The Academy of American Poets - search for your favorite poets, learn how to read a poem, or find out about National Poetry Month.
• Favorite Poem Project - this fantastic project has audio and video of people reading their favorite poems, and invites readers to send in their favorite poems with a few sentences about why it is special to them.
• Listen to Poetry!

Research Help

• Choosing a Topic for Research: a 3 Day Webquest
• AOL at School Student Reference Center
• Please use Grolier, MeL, or other free databases to locate research. If you need help, or don't know how to use them, please see Mrs. Nazareth or your teacher.

Special Topics

• Ms. Hopkins' Holocaust Assignment
• Holocaust Resources
• Survival Unit Links

Spelling

• List of commonly misspelled words
• Scripps National Spelling Bee - Includes weekly literature-based word activities, a listing of local spelling bees, the history of the national (American) event, rules, and answers to frequently asked questions.
• Online Spelling Tests List at Google
• Flashcard Maker: input your own words, and print out to aid studying!
• Spelling Words Free Scramble Maker: scramble up your spelling words to help you study!

Writing-General Links

• What is Plagarism? PowerPoint
• Teen Ink: writing for teens by teens
• Writer's Workshop: Essays
• Writer's Workshop: Memoir
• Writer's Workshop: Short Fiction
• Writer's Workshop: Humor
• Writing With Writers: Biographies with Patricia and Frederick McKissack
• Writing With Writers: Writing Descriptively with Virginia Hamilton
• Writing With Writers: Book Reviews with Rodman Philbrick
• Writing With Writers: Mystery Writing with Joan Lowry Nixon
• Writing With Writers: Speech Writing
• Writer's Workshop: Journalism
• Magazine Writing
  • Lead Story Sample Layout (.doc)
  • Lead Story Finishing Touches Cheat Sheet (how to do Drop Caps, Text Boxes with Fills, Wrapping Pictures, and Creating Columns