Language+Arts

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 * PA Standards Aligned System-materials and resources for teaching Language Arts
 * Teacher's Domain-an online repository of free English/Language Arts media resources for teachers run by the WGBH Educational Foundation
 * Teacher's Domain-self-paced classroom lessons are designed to enhance the literacy skills of struggling readers in grades 5–8 using interdisciplinary lessons
 * Inspirational Short Stories-inspirational and motivational short stories

Elementary:

 * Learning Games for Kids- This is geared more for Elementary students
 * Storybird- get reluctant readers to read and critique stories from author's their age
 * 10 Tech Alternatives to Book Reports- an Article with ideas of alternatives to traditional book reports
 * Into the Book-this site provides strategies to get students to make meaning of the text they are reading
 * [|Carl's Corner] Great resources for Reading Street
 * [|ReadWriteThink]has online reading tools for children in kindergarten through twelfth grade. When using the tools on this site, kids can practice phonics, word recognition and comprehension.
 * [|Book Pals]This site provides an on-line streaming video program featuring Screen Actors Guild members reading children's books aloud.
 * [|Waltke'sWeb]Scott Foresman **Reading** **Street** Grade Level **Websites**
 * [|Mrs. Howard's Class]Reading Street trifolds for 4th grade.
 * [|Reading Street Resources]For all grades

Secondary:

 * Lit Groups- Has Literature Circle ideas for 3 HS level books
 * 10 Tech Alternatives to Book Reports- an Article with ideas of alternatives to traditional book reports
 * Animated Poems- allow students to really experience poetry using these animated poems
 * Interviews with Modern Writers-BBC interviews with great Modern novelists
 * 60 Second Recap-web site gives 60 second summary (recap) of well known novels

= **Writing:** =
 * DigitalIs- from the National Writing Project, helps with giving you ideas to teach writing with technology
 * Writing Workshop- Writing Workshop Resources
 * [|writing fix] - 6 traits writing lessons

Spelling/Vocabulary:

 * Learning Games for Kids- This is geared more for Elementary students
 * Spelling City-you or your students can create your own spelling or vocabulary lists and practice through fun activities
 * BrainNook- allow your students to build English skills through game play with other students from around the world

**Research:**
 * Wikiquote- add more to your writing, by including quotes from notable people

The Writing Process/Publishing:

 * Issuu- Publish, upload, and share any document
 * Storybird- Create and share your art-inspired stories
 * Kerpoof- have students create cards, comics, or turn their stories into movies
 * KnowCase- use this tool to brainstorm, organize, and share ideas (mind-mapping)
 * Paper Rater- have students get their paper rated before they complete their final copyInspirational Short Stories