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Web Links

Activities/Instructional strategies

All sites contain lesson ideas for each facet of Language Arts

A to Z Teacher Stuff
Downloadable lesson plans and Worksheets

Center on English Learning & Achievement

Discovery School

EdHelper
Downloadable lesson plans, graphic organizers, and worksheets

Educator's Reference Desk

Electronic Game Templates
Downloadable PowerPoint templates for a variety of classroom games

EnglishCompanion.com
Jim Burke's Home page

ERIC - Education Resources Information Center

Game Resources
Templates for review games for PowerPoint, Active or Smart Boards

Graphic organizers

Have Fun Teaching - graphic organizers
Large variety of printable graphic organizers

Help 4 teachers

Holt Elements of Literature Resources
Select by grade for plentiful printable resources for literature, writing, reading, media, and language

Instructional Strategies Online

Internet 4 Classrooms

Jefferson County Schools Language Arts
Contains helpful links and Powerpoints for downloading

Jeopardy Labs.com
Create or download Jeopardy templates for Smart/Active Boards

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators

Lauracandler.com
Resources for cooperative learning, student engagement, literacy studies, graphic organizers

Literacy Goodies from Teacher.net

MiddleSchool.net
Web links focused on Middle School curriculum in all aspects of Language Arts

Mrs. Cassel's Helpful Handouts

National Council of Teachers of English

Neat Schoolhouse

New York Times lesson plans archives

Parade of Games in PowerPoint
Downloadable PowerPoint Game Formats

PBS Resources: Reading & Language Arts

PBWorks for education
Create online workspace for your classroom

Pete's PowerPoint Station
Numerous PowerPoints for classroom use

PowerPoint Slide Shows
Instructional PowerPoints for download & use, including game show formats

PPST - Free Presentations!
From PPST - free PowerPoint presentations and lesson strategies on a variety of adolescent and children's literature and Language Arts topics

Puzzlemaker

Quiz.com
Access to hundreds of teacher created online quizzes. Can select quizzes for specific literary selection, language skill, or designated textbook

Quizlet.com
Make electronic flashcards or select from already created curriculum-specific flashcards

Read Write Think
Lesson ideas from NCTE

Scholastic Teacher Resources

Sites for Teachers

SlideShare.net
Create a free account to upload and to load hundreds of teacher-created and edited instructional PowerPoints

Smart Exchange
Lesson Plans and Resources for your SmartBoard

Study Stack -

Teach-nology

Teacher tools/online forms

Teachers.net Goody Page

Teaching that Makes Sense

Teaching That Makes Sense
Classroom Proven Tools for all Grade Levels

Ten Great Sites every Middle School Teacher Should Know
From Education World, this site includes research, web links, and lesson ideas

Text 2 MindMap.com
Convert texts to interactive mind maps

Tools for Reading, Writing, & Thinking

Tools, Tips, and Techniques from EnglishCompanion.com

UNCW ED Games
Downloadable PowerPoint Game Formats

Web English Teacher

WriteBoard.com
Sharable, web-based documents that allow you to save every edit, roll back to every version, and easily compare the two.

Classroom Management

Websites with special focus on research/methods assoicated with positive classroom management

Communication/Speech

Websites with special focus for teaching indicators in Standard 2, Communication

A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices

AmericanRhetoric.com
Excellent site for obtaining full texts of famous speeches and examples of numerous rhetorical skills

Cooperative Project Evaluation
Evaluation sheet for students to use upon completion of cooperative learning activity

DreamHigh.com
Listing of websites with famous speeches

Famous Quotes
Includes famous speeches by Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Famous Speeches
Archieves transcript and audio recordings of famous historical speeches

NPR - This I Believe
Audio excerpts and transcripts of essays written for "This I Believe" on National Public Radio

Oral Presentation Rubric
From ReadWriteThink.org

Persuasive Speech Critique

Rhetorical Tool Kit

Speech Analysis: How to Study and Critique a Speech

Speech Critiques from Six Minutes
Examples of professional critiques from famous speeches

Strategies for Summarizing

Teamwork Lesson Plan
Middle School lesson plan on teaching students to work in teams

Web Resources for Communication Skills
Abundant, detailed resources for all forms of classroom writing - including essays, research papers, speeches, and workplace writing

Honors/Advanced Placement

Websites with special focus on AP Language and Literature course preparation.

American Rhetoric.com
Provides detailed examples of rhetorical devices

AP Central

AP English Resources

AP Literature Websites
Prepared by veteran AP Lit teacher - has links to dozens of sites

AP Study Notes - English
rhetorical terms, SoapStone, sample essays

AP titles on AP Lit exam since 1971

APEnglishLanguage.org
Site from retired AP Lang teacher. See "pages" for dozens of sample essays and handouts

Everything's An Argument- Online Resources

Home page: AP Language
College Board Home Page for AP Language and Composition

Home Page: AP Literature
College Board home page for AP Literature and Composition

List of Open Questions: AP Literature Exam

Literacy Education Online
From St. Cloud University. Models and instruction on analytical essay construction, literary interpretation, and rhetorical analysis

Quizlet Quiz on AP Lit terms

Texas Lighthouse Initiative
Provides useful tools for Pre-AP teachers to insure students are gaining skills for success in AP courses

The Forest of Rhetoric: Silva Rhetoricae
BYU site for classic and renaissance rhetoric

UK Division of Classics
Glossary of rhetorical terms and examples from the University of Kentucky's Division of Classics

Informational Text & Logic

websites with special focus on the art of persuasion and non-fiction analysis

A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices

AmericanRhetoric.com

AP Rhetoric and Writing Resources

AP Study Notes -
Lists of rhetorical terms

Brainbashers.com
Good site for logic puzzles and problems

Epica Awards
Award winning advertisements for use in determining logical fallacies

Fact Checked.org
Lesson plans concerning argument and logic from the Annebery Public Policy Center. Use with discretion.

Holt Elements of Literature/ Informational Text Reading Resources
Selections of Informational text by grade level from Holt Resources

Inductive-Deductive Reasoning
Explanations and examples

Lesson Plan: House & Sherlock Holmes
Detailed lesson plan linking television show House to Sherlock Holmes with study of reasoning. Includes handouts, exercises, and supplemental ideas

Logical Fallacies
Definitions and examples of logical fallacies

Mission: Critical
Explanation of Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

NYT Op-Ed page
Op-Ed page of The New York Times

Online quiz of rhetorical skills

Opinion Journal
Op-Ed page of The Wall Street Journal

Puzzle.dze
Good site for logic problems and puzzles

Rhetoric Resources
Explanation, definition, examples from Dr. Kip Wheeler of Carson-Newman

The Forest of Rhetoric
Award winning site for discussion of rhetorical devices and concerns

The Nizkor Project
Definitions and examples of 40+ fallacies

TweenTribune.com
High interest articles downloadable for classroom use

Undergrad Writing Center - UT-Austin
Examples of logical fallacies from University of Texas at Austin

Winthrop Writing Center: Logical Fallacies
Definitions and examples of common logical fallacies

Language/Grammar

Websites with special focus on grammar studies

Awesome Library of English, Reading, & Writing

Capital Community College site for grammar

Grammar Bytes
Contains instructional tools, exercises, rules sheets and other helpful grammar instruction aides

Grammar Resources
Resources from Carson-Newman Professor Dr. Kip Wheeler

Internet 4 Classrooms

The Grammar Book
Companion site for The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation. Contains concise explanations for grammar & usage issues. Includes free online quizzes with full explanations for answers.

Vocational Information Center Links for Communication Skills
Abundant links for grammar, writing, and communication issues

Literature/reading

Websites with special focus on literature studies, public domain sites, and reading strategies

AmericanFolklore.net
Downloadable stories - myths, legends, ghost stories, US, Canadian, & Mexican folklore, etc.

Bartleby.com
Online copies of public domain literature

Choice Literacy.com
downloadable materials concerning adolescent literature

Classic Horror Short Stories
Downloadable copies of Poe, Dickens, Saki, etc., for classroom reproduction

Complete Works of Shakespeare
Downloadable for class reproduction

Cyber Guides - 9-12
From CA DOE, detailed lesson ideas and supplemental resources for many classic literature selections

Cyber Guides Grades 6-8
Includes reading guides with lesson ideas for adolescent novels

Department of Education listing of online literature sources

Dictionary of Symbolism

Discovery Education
High school lesson plans on classic literary selections from Discovery Education

Discovery Education (6-8)
Middle School lesson plans on literary selections from Discovery Education

English Literature on the Web

Favorite Poem
Site with video links of citizens reading & interpreting favorite poetry selections

Flaming Net
Student reviews for current and classic adolescent literature

Free Reproducibles from Power Tools for Adolescent Literacy

Fun lesson plans
focus on reading strategies

Glossary of Literary Terms
From Gale Publishers - free resources

Guide to Literary Terms - from e-notes

Holt Elements of Literature Resources
Select grade, genre, and/or author for printable resources from Holt

How to do a Closed Reading

Idiom Connection

IdiomSite
Examples and meanings of many common idioms

In Search of Shakespeare: Lesson Plans from PBS

International Reading Association

Kelly Gallagher Article of the Week
Articles to build prior understanding

Learn Out Loud
Great source for audio books, podcasts, and free audio downloads of literary selections.

Links for English Renaissance, Philsophy, Psychology

Literacy and learning strategies

Literacy Matters
Teacher links with research and lesson ideas involving adolescent literature, content literacy and technology

Literary Terms
Abundant list of literary terms with definitions and examples

Literary Vocabulary
Extensive list of literary terms with definitions and examples - from Carson-Newman Professor Dr. Kip Wheeler

Medieval Literature
Numerous resources on background, language, and literature in Medieval era. From Dr. Kip Wheeler of Carson-Newman

National Endowment for the Arts Novel Guides
Readers Guides & Teacher Guides for classic literature selections

NCTE's American Collection
Contains lesson plans for select American literature classics

ReadBookOnline.net
This site contains about one thousand books from hundreds of authors. The collection of these books are in the following categories: fictions/novels, short stories, poems, essays, plays. Many of these books are works of American Literature, English Literature, and Irish Literature from well-known authors.

Reference sheet - idioms

SEDL focus on struggling adolescent readers
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) research and strategies for working with strugging adolescent readers

Web English Teacher
links to lesson ideas for hundreds of literary titles

Media/Technology

Websites with special focus on media and technology skills

*Internet4Classrooms
Links to graphics, media, & technology instructional sites

*WebEnglishTeacher Media Links
Links to lesson plans and instructional sites regarding media from Web English Teacher

American Photography on PBS
Online museum of the history of and study of photography - includes tutorials and teacher guides

American Rhetoric.com
Contains media clips of famous speeches with rhetorical emphasis

Animoto.com
"The end of slideshows!" "We make killer video from your images automatically!"

Any-Video-Converter.com
Download video from any device (phone, camera) to MPeg, DVD to MP4

Audacity. Sourceforge.net
Free, cross-platform sound editor

Classroom Clip Art
Thousands of free images for use in classrooms - separated by categories

Discovery Education/Streaming
Look under subscriptions on KCS tool bar for quick link to this site with thousands of instructional videos

GHS Instructional Technology Links
From Greenville High School - lists of web links helpful for use w/instructional technology

Google Earth
Free download of GoogleEarth

Holt Elements of Literature Resources/ Media
Printable resources from Holt for classroom exercises in media applications

ispringsolutions.com
Convert PowerPoint to Flash

Jeopardy Labs
Create or download Jeopardy templates for Smart/Active Boards

Lit Tunes
Specific lesson ideas for incorporating music into literature studies

Mix Book
Create photo books online

Movie Clips.com
Links to thousands of movie clips

Prezi.com
Create presentations live & on the web - or download prepared presentations from the Prezi Showcase

Promethean Learning
Free registration for online tutorials for using Promethean Active Boards

Promethean Planet
Free registration for hundreds of classroom resources for use with Promethean Active Boards

Quizlet.com
Make electronic flashcards or select from prepared curriculum-specific electronic cards

School Tube
Educator-moderated video sharing site; 35,000 teacher & student-created videos; category on speech, debate, newspapers; lesson plans on film creating

SlideShare.net
Create a free account to upload and to load hundreds of teacher-created and edited instructional PowerPoints

Smart Tech
Free registration for classroom resources for Smart Board use

Stock Footage for Free
Free access to world wide stock video footage from television, internet, film

TeacherTube.com
thousands of teacher-created videos and clips of instructional videos

Text 2 MindMap
Convert texts to interactive mind maps

Thinkfinity.com
Thousands of free lesson plans and classroom resources from Verizon Foundation

VisuWords.com
Online graphical dictionary

VoiceThread.com
Powerful new way to share your documents, videos, and images

Weebly.com
Create a free website - fast. easy. now.

Wingclips.com
Movie clips listed by theme

Wordle
Create impressive visual displays from word images

World Mapper
Access to world maps with ability to manipulate according to cultural and social categories. Provides ability to create interpretative charts

WriteBoard.com
Sharable, web-based text documents that let you save every edit, roll back to every version, and easily compare changes.

www.Values.com
TV spot commercials showing various values - good for media standards, characterization, conflict resolution

Research

Websites with special focus on research skills and documentation

Internet Public Library Link for Literary Criticism

Link to Tennessee Electronic Library

MLA citation style - Long Island U
color coded examples of citations

MLA Style Crib Sheet

Noodle Tools
assistance for teachers and librarians throughout the research process

OWL at Purdue
contains samples of correct MLA format for essays and citations

OWL: MLA Formatting and Style Guide
Updated MLA Format (200p)

Step-by-Step Process to the Research Process

Survival Guide for Teaching the Research Paper

The Writing Center - U of Wisconsin

University of Maryland - primary, secondary, tertiary sources

University of Wisconsin - Primary, Secondary, Tertiary sources

Web Resources for Communication Skills
Abundant, detailed resources for all forms of classroom writing - including essays, research papers, speeches, and workplace writing

Test Preparation

Websites with special focus on preparing students for national and state evaluations

4Tests.com
Links to 4 free ACT or SAT practice tests

ACT Study Notes

ACT.org
Click on student and/or educator links for valuable information concerning all ACT assessments.

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test Released Exams
Sample reading and writing exams from FCAT

Internet 4 Classrooms
Links to sites for practice of TN Gateway skills

Learning Express Library - free ACT practice tests
With free registration, students can practice ACT reading, English, writing, math, and science exams.

Links to ACT & SAT test prep sites
from internet4classrooms.com

My College Options Zero Hour Threat Challenge
Practice items for ACT and SAT

Quia.com
Access to hundreds of teacher created online quizzes. Can select quizzes for specific literary selection, language skill, or designated textbook

SAT Study Notes

Standardized Test Preparation and Tips for Success
Links to released state exams in all levels of Language Arts - usable for Gateway, EOC, and TCAP review

Study my English
Worksheets for practice on ACT Reading style problems

Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills - released tests
Contains released state assessments and answer keys

TN DOE item samplers & practice tests - Middle School

TN DOE Practice Tests & Item Samplers - High School

TN DOE TCAP Writing Assessment - Grades 8 & 11

Vocabulary

Websites with special focus on developing vocabulary skills. Includes links to online dictionaries and thesaurus

5000 Collegiate Words with Brief Definitions

Building a Better Vocabulary
From Capital Community College Foundation. Includes online quizzes, classic roots and more

Dictionary.com
Includes full dictionary and thesaurus entries - including definitions for foreign words & phrases. Also includes puzzles and memory games.

Flocabulary
Middle School - lesson plans - using hip=hop in the classroom to teach vocabulary

Foreign Expressions from A to Z

Free Rice
For each answer students get correct, 10 grains of rice is donated through World Food Programme

Qu’est-ce Que C’est? Foreign Phrases!
Detailed lesson plan from Core Knowledge incorporating foreign words and phrases into vocabulary study

SAT Vocabulary list with definitions
from FloCabulary.com

Vocabulary University
Top 180 Vocabulary words for SAT-ACT. Includes puzzles

Your Dictionary
Includes full dictionary and thesaurus entries - including definitions for foreign words & phrases. Also includes puzzles and memory games.

Writing

Websites with special focus on 6+1 Traits of Writing, research papers, and general composition strategies

6+1 Anchor Papers by genre - grades K-12

6+1 Anchor Papers by genre for middle school

6+1 Traits of Writing

Community of Writers
Includes lesson ideas for 6+1 Traits of Writing

English Teacher resource page
Includes focus on writing research papers

Essay samples & Anchor Papers: Common Core Standards Initiative

Guide to Academic Writing

Holt Elements of Literature Resources/ Writing
Select grade and type of writing for essay writing resources from Holt - including sample student essays

NWREL 6+1 lesson plans
From NWREL. Lesson plans for all grades using 6+1 Traits of Writing

Project-Based Learning Checklist
Create a checklist/rubric for individual classroom assignments using 6+1 Traits language

Rubistar
Free resources for making rubrics.

Smeken's Education
List of lesson ideas for reading and for incorporating 6+1 Traits

Standards-based Rubrics
Sample standardized rubrics for various composition genre

Teaching that Makes Sense
Includes downloadable student writing samples and strategy guides

Tennessee Department of Education - Writing Assessment
past prompts and anchor papers for TCAP Writing Assessment

UNC Writing Center Links

UTK Freshmen English Resources for Teachers
Links to course materials for UT-Knoxville Freshmen English courses

Web Resources for Communication Skills
Abundant, detailed resources for all forms of classroom writing - including essays, research papers, speeches, and workplace writing

Writing Fix
Plentiful ideas for essay/paragraph writing