Use these links for classwork, research, to help you study, and some are even just for fun!
Ask for Kids is a fast, easy and kid-friendly way for kids to
search online. Designed to be fun and focused on learning, Ask
for Kids uses natural-language technology that allows kids to ask
questions and perform web searches.
Ask for Kids
OWL -Online Writing Lab at Purdue University - Need help with
your writing?
Click for immediate help and great tips.
On-Line Writing Lab
Look! It's the online grammar guide. Merely click your way to
better
grammar. Grammar Checker, Spell Checker, Idiom of the Day, Parts
of Speech,
and more!
Grammar Station
The Newbery Medal was named for 18th Century British bookseller
John
Newbery. Awarded annually, it honors the most distinguished
contribution to
American literature for children. Check out the winners and the
honor books
since 1922!
Newbury Award Winning Books
Accelerated Reader Book List - an extensive list of appropriate,
quality
books with reading levels noted.
Accelerated Reader Book Lists
Book Lists from a variety of sources.
More Book Lists
Biography Research
Biography.com
FOR RESEARCH HELP - Click HERE!! Get help with research topics,
the
process, how to's, and more! The site also includes the elements
of depth
and complexity!
Research Help
On-Line Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Encyclopedia = all from
Reference.com
(Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, Encyclopedia.com)
Dictionary / Thesaurus / Encyclopedia.com
Merriam-Webster On-Line Dictionary and Thesaurus
Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus
How to Write a Bibliography
How to Write a Bibliography
This site practically writes the Bibliography for you! Great for
web sites,
online data bases, CD-ROMS, etc . . .
Easy Bibliography Maker
Find the meanings of common American Idioms
Idioms
Harry Potter Haiku -Write your own Haiku inspired by Harry Potter.
Harry Potter Haiku
Play Etymologic- the hardest word game on the web. Learn where
words
originated - coolness!
Etymology Game
Creative writing for Teens
Creative Writing
The Terrible Plight of the Velcro Crop.
Velcro Crop
Book lists from a variety of sources.
Book Lists
Cool Word of the Day!
Cool Word of the Day!
Pages for kids by kids - Links to more than 50 websites chosen by
kids that
offer fun and education.
For Kids by Kids
The Visual Thesaurus - See the interrelationship of words - fun
to explore
and analyze language!
Visual Thesaurus
McDougall-Littell Class Zone - Learn more about literature,
writing skills,
grammar and spelling. Test yourself. Standardized test
practice. A great
resource for all class subjects!
Class Zone
Want some really challenging games and brainteasers? Check out
Hoagie's
brainteasers page. "For all things gifted."
Brain Teasers
Rooting Out Root Words (Funbrain.com)
http://fen.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/shtml.cgi?A1=../roots/index.html
Outline Maker
http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/NewOutlineMaker/NewOutlineMakerInput.aspx
How to Write a Thesis Statement
http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/13_Thesis_Statement.asp
The Research Process
http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/
California Reading List (CRL)
Based on your child's score on the California English-Language
Arts Standards Test, a specific list has been designated as
appropriate for him or her in terms of reading difficulty and
interest level.
Find a Great book at your Reading Level; follow the link below from the CA Dept. of Ed.