Handy links for the study of English Language Arts
Internet Links
Try this to brush-up on your grammar and writing skills!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/
Education Place for English published by Houghton Mifflin.
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/6_8/index.html
PRONOUNS mini review game
http://www.quia.com/quiz/364866.html
PERSONAL NARRATIVE - tips for writing
http://www.everydayspelling.com/workout/prompts/1gr6-8personalnar.html
Personal Narrative - Student Example - pdf file
http://eolit.hrw.com/hlla/writersmodel/pdf/W_S0801.pdf
Tips for writng Personal Narrative
http://teachers.sduhsd.k12.ca.us/kburke/tips_for_writing_a_personal_narr.htm
Poetry
http://www.teachersfirst.com/share/highwayman/?CFID=962889&CFTOKEN=75958223
Where to begin when writing about comparing and contrasting . . .
http://www.geocities.com/fifth_grade_tpes/compare_contrast.html
Now that you have an idea, a more sophisticated look at comparing
and
contrasting . . .
http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/Com_Con.html
Now to really clarify your thinking for your writing about
compare and
contrast....
http://www.delmar.edu/engl/wrtctr/handouts/comp_cont.htm
Friendly Letter Format
http://www.chebeague.org/powellmcgillicuddy/socialstudieslinks/penpal/letterformat.html
Persuasive Writing
http://www.delmar.edu/engl/wrtctr/handouts/persuasive.htm
Organizing your thoughts about persuasive writing...
http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson56/makepoint.pdf
technical writing - WHAT IS IT? This page offers a brief overview
of the
what and who of technical writing.
http://www.io.com/~hcexres/textbook/intro.html#about
"How to" of Technical Writing
http://www.technical-writing-course.com/type-of-technical-report.html
Excellent instructions on Technical Writing!
(Instructions about how to write instructions!)
http://www.ecsu.edu/ECSU/AcadDept/llc/WritingLab/insrtuction.html
Research Report - Paraphrase Craze
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/ParaphraseCraze/default.htm#page2
Advertising Analysis - soccer Adidas vs Nike
http://www.slate.com/id/2139940/
Eats, shoots and leaves ... Punctuation GAME!
http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=6091
What is the difference between affect and effect?
http://www.confusingwords.com/index.php?nohit=1&word=affect
POETRY is powerful!
http://www.americanlifeinpoetry.org/index.html
English Irregular Verbs Game
http://www.quia.com/cb/138429.html
Punctuation Practice!
http://eatsshootsandleaves.com/ESLquiz.html
Funny and Fun Games for English - easy, too easy!
http://www.english-online.org.uk/games/gamezone2.htm
AMAZING QUIZZES!!!
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm
Parts of speech review game
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/parts1.htm
How Can I Improve My Writing? This site offers sound advice.
Spellings may
differ. This web site is from a University in Calgary.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/eduweb/writing/
Abstract Nouns - one example list
http://www.msrogers.com/English2/treasure/abstract_nouns.htm
Abstract Nouns - Definition
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/abstractnoun.htm
Absract nouns - another Definition and more
http://www.pearsoned.ca/text/flachmann4/gloss_iframe.html
Relative Pronouns EXPLAINED! Are they really the subject? Yes -
BUT in a
DEPENDENT clause......check the link for more details!
http://grammar.uoregon.edu/pronouns/relative.html
BIG DOG ENGLISH WOOF!!!
http://aliscot.com/bigdog/index.htm
GIMME a SIMILE!! Thousands of possibilities - how do they
connect? Use your
brain like an artist uses a canvas...imagination at work!
http://www.vigoschools.org/~mjm3/activities/simile.htm
First Semester Review Games
http://www.quia.com/pop/115272.html
Large English Review Game
http://www.quia.com/cb/138421.html
Verb Tenses Review Game
http://www.quia.com/cb/137268.html
Look at your writing, how and hints!
http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=7719
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER ONLINE TOOL
http://bubbl.us/
MORE PRONOUNS mini review game
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pronoun_clubhouse/index_pre.html
WORDLE
http://wordle.net/
VERBALS handy little review game!
http://www.quia.com/cb/123479.html
VEBALS another handy quiz!
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quizzes/niu/niu3.htm
SAS
Grammar Slammer!
Move the Words and Be Creative!!!
Use this site for English Language Arts reference.
The OWL at Purdue University Reference Tool for Writing and Grammar
Looking Ahead to Future Assignments
Writing, writing, writing.
Please make sure you have plenty of paper and writing instruments, be
prepared to edit, change, revise, rewrite and get messy on paper while
working towards a piece of clear writing. Typed final papers will be
required. Keep those messssssy rough drafts to show your diligent, focused
work!