Language Arts Resources

NEW Ideas for Writing- extensive list of writing prompts from Timesaving Teacher Resources.
http://www.timesaversforteachers.com/index_page0010.htm

NEW Fill-in-a-Story- set up like the time tested fun activity mad libs, students will need to understand the parts of speech to use this interactive site to create a unique story.  Links found on this site:  Read-a-Story , See-a-Story , Hear-a-Story , Finish-a-Story , Decide-a-Story , Fill-in-a-Story , Send-a-Story , Send-a-Poem 
http://www.goodnightstories.com/madlib.htm

The Web English Teacher- online English/Language Arts teaching resources: lesson
plans, WebQuests, videos, biography, e-texts, criticism, jokes, puzzles, and classroom activities. 

Vocabulary.com- exercises to enhance vocabulary mastery.  Designed to help prepare for PSAT/NMSQT, SSAT, GED, SAT, and ACT tests. 

That Poetry Guy- Vermont children's author and teacher, Ted Scheu's interactive website.  Includes poetry for teachers, links to other poetry sites, and selections of his poetry.

The Children's Literature WebGuide- includes teacher resources and authors on the web.

Teachers @ Random- a website for K-12 teachers and librarians.

Weaving the Internet Through Your Elementary Literacy Classroom- Let this site help you use the Internet to enhance your literacy classes.

Family Literacy Programs for K-3 students- This State of Maryland site will assist teachers her are looking for home-reading resources for their classes.

Guide to Grammar and Writing- extensive guide maintained by Professor of English Charles Darling for English courses at Capital
Community College of Hartford, CT and for the general online public. 

Classroom Connect's AuthorChats- provides a real-world experience connecting students with authors and illustrators of books and educational resources.  A librarian/teacher moderator posts student questions during online chats.  Additional online literacy activities offered are Book Battles and Literature Circles.