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K-6
Bitesize English Writing, Spelling, Reading, Grammar (3-5)
Gamequarium Links to Language Arts Games and Activities (K-6)
Citebite Paste a chunk of text and the URL of the page containing the text and get a link that opens directly to selection and highlights it (all ages)
Have Fun Teaching Many great resources (K-6)
Incredible English Games, stories, English practice (1-6)
Internet 4 Classrooms Elementary Language Arts Resources (K-5)
Interactive English Activities Variety of English activities (3-6)
Literacy Zone Many Literacy Activities (1-5)
Meddybembs Communication resources (P-K)
Laura's ESL Site Many great Communication Arts resources (K-6)
Mr. Nussbaum's Language Arts activities (3-6)
Oxford University Press English activities (1-6)
Primary English Games Literacy and Spelling activities grades (K-6)
Super Teacher WS Super Teacher Worksheets (K-6)
Literacy Zone Literacy games and activities (K-6)
K-12
Anagram Server Anagram finder (K-12)
American Rhetoric Neat site with video clips of famous speeches, movies, political etc. (K-12)
Cybrary Man Language Arts resources (K-12)
Brainy Quotes Nice list of quotations (4-12)
English Club Many English resources (K-12)
High School English High school English websites (9-12)
Internet 4 Classrooms English Resources (6-12)
Learning Network Literacy activities using the NY Times (3-12)
Lexpedia Visual Thesaurus (6-12)
Skillwise Grammar, Spelling, Reading, Writing, Listening, Vocabulary (K-12)
Web English Teacher Resources for grammar, journalism, reading, Shakespeare, poetry, writing, vocabulary, phonics, mythology, speech, etc.   (K-12)
Top Marks Literacy Resources Many Communication Arts Resources (K-12)

Bibliography  

Son of Citation Machine   Fill in the blank format for creating a bibliography; the site then assembles the bibliographical entry  (4-12)
Citation Styles How to cite many types of materials using various citation styles (5-12)
Easybib.com Helps writers create bibliographies; MLA 5th edition and APA publications manual   (7-12)

Figurative Language   

Analogy of the Day Fact Monster; learn an analogy each day; online quiz (3-12)
Awesome Analogies Quia; game format (3-8)
Vocabulary. com Analogy Games (3-12)
Figurative Language Robert Frost Uses the poetry of Robert Frost to illustrate word usage (8-12)
Figurative Language  Eduscapes Links to resources for figurative language  (3-9)
Figurative Language Quiz Resources and an interactive quiz  (7-12)
Figurative Language Websites

Descriptions and examples for several techniques of communicating imagery in writing; includes an index to other resources  (7-12)

Idiom Dictionary Learn the ins and outs of idioms (7-12)
Metaphors Information about using metaphors in creative writing  (1-12)

Idioms 

Eye on Idioms Interactive practice; Read, Write, Think  Tool (3-8)
Idioms Pictures are used to illustrate the idiom (3-6)
Idiomsite Learn the meaning of many commonly used idioms (3-12)
Idioms and Expressions Find out the meanings of idioms; resources (3-12)
Paint with Idioms Help Salvabear Dali finish his paintings by identifying the correct expression (2-5)
Self-Study Idiom Quizzes A variety of online quizzes dealing with idioms (2-12)

Grammar/Usage/Mechanics 

K-6
Grammar Blast Online activities; Houghton Mifflin (2-5)
Grammar Glossary Grammar Activities (1-5)
Wall of Words Sentence builder (K-2)
Correct Sentence Choose the sentence that is capitalized and punctuated correctly (3-6)
Hartcourt School Grammar activities (3-6)
Proof Reading Hartcourt Brace Proofreading (3)
K-12  
Ask the Grammar Lady Free service; answers grammar questions  (6-12)
Big Dog's Grammar From adjectives and verbs to active/passive construction (8-12)
Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation Information, links, interactive quizzes and activities (8-12)
English Grammar Grammar lessons, exercises and rules for everyday use (3-12)

Daily Grammar

A brief grammar lesson on topics ranging from Parts of Speech to using brackets (7-12)
Eleven Rules of Writing A concise guide to some of the most commonly violated rules of writing, grammar, and punctuation (8-12)
English Grammar Connection Interactive online lessons to improve students' English grammar skills   (4-12)

End Punctuation

Choose the correct end punctuation  (3-8)
Grammar City Tour guide to the world of English Grammar (4-12)
Grammar Arcade Class Zone interactive activities (6-12)
Grammar Gorillas Grammar activities (K-6)
Grammar Movies Animated Grammar movies (6-12)
Grammar Lessons Grammar, spelling, punctuation from the Online Writing Laboratory (2-9)
Grammar Ninjas Game format used to practice grammar skills (3-9)
Grammar Quizzes for Beginners Over 1000 Grammar activities, some would work well with CPS (4-12)
Guide to Grammar and Writing Interactive Grammar activities
HyperGrammar Interactive grammar site which provides information and activities (8-12)
Power Proofreading Correcting sentence punctuation (2-8)
Punctuation Practice Practice identifying punctuation errors (7-12)
Random Sentence Generator Study English sentence patterns (7-12)
Road to Grammar Grammar and Vocabulary practice (4-12)

Handwriting   

Handwriting for Kids Writing paper, guides, animations (K-3)
Letter Practice  Enchanted Learning, printables (K-3)
Stationery for Young Writers Writing paper  (K-6)
Young Minds Handwriting Practice Print out practice sheets  (K-3)

Parts of Speech 

Children's University Adjectives, parts of speech, idioms and more (K-6)
Adjectives Interactive Practice (3-6)
Literacy Zone Many interactive activities (2-6)
Noun Dunk Common vs. Proper Noun  (3-7)
Parts of Speech Games

Quia: includes matching, Concentration, and flashcards (3-8)

Parts of Speech Games Gameaquarium; links to games (3-8)
Parts of Speech Identification Information and activities (5-12)
Parts of Speech PPT's PowerPoint's (2-12)
ABC Teach Parts of Speech Worksheet activities for parts of speech (2-6)
Rats Online activities; categorized by grade level  (K-6)
Wacky Web Tales Practice the parts of speech in an interactive way   (2-8)
What are Nouns? Learn about nouns (3-6)

Poetry   

K-6
Between the Lions PBS Kids, phonics and reading activities (K-2)
Concrete Poetry Concrete poetry creator (1-3)
Genki English Phonics Games (K-2)
Kids Magnetic Poetry Play online free with some of the Magnetic Poetry Kits (K-6)
Mother Goose Nursery rhymes, games and coloring pages (K-1)
Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes Nursery rhymes from Mother Goose (K-1)
My Monster Write a Monster poem (2-4)
Poetry Idea Engine Interactive poetry machine to help stimulate ideas (2-6)
Poetry for Kids Poems for kids and poetry resources (K-6)
Read, Write, Think, Shape Poems Online Shape poem creator (K-6)
The Children's Poetry Archive Find and read poetry (K-6)
Scholastic Poetry Create, listen and write with great children's poets (K-6)
K-12
American Verse Project American poetry prior to 1920 (9-12)
180 Days of Poetry A poem a day for American high schools (9-12)
Elements of Poetry Literary elements of poetry (9-12)
Can I Have a Word? Inspire creative poetry writing (6-12)
Instant Poetry

Activities for more than forty  poetry forms (2-9)

Outta Ray's Head Poetry lessons (6-12)
Poetry As We See It Think Quest; learn about poetry devices; practice identification (4-12)
Poets Paradise A collection of helpful poetry resources (6-12)
Poetry Express 15 poetry activities; tips and techniques for writing poetry   (K-12)
Poetry Library of Congress Learn about poets; read poems; resources including poetry web casts (K-12)
PoetryTeachers.com Learn to inspire a love of poetry in students; how to write different types of poetry, poetry fun, poetry theater and more   (K-8)
Poets.org Find a poet, poem, listen to poetry and more   (K-12)
Read, Write, Think, Diamantine Poem Online Diamantine poetry creator (K-12)
Song Facts Song lyrics and facts that can be used to teach poetry (6-12)
Wordle Create word clouds (2-12)
Write Rhymes Find rhyming words (K-12)

Seasonal Activities

Halloween Adjectives Fill in the correct Halloween vocabulary term (3-6)
Haunted House Beginning letter sounds (a little hard) (2-4)
Mia Cadaver Compete with others vocabulary (6-12)
Over the River Success Link activity using the song Over the River and Through the Woods (K-3)
Pumpkin Carving Sequencing Read Write Think (K-3)
Pumpkin Patch Beginning letter sounds (K-1)
Halloween Vocabulary Review Halloween vocabulary with pictures and sound might be a good story starter (1-3)
Spelloween Practice spelling words (3-6)
Viral Vinnie Compete with others vocabulary (6-12)

Spelling 

Drag 'n' Spell Beat the clock by dragging the vowels to finish spelling the words before time runs out! (K-3)
Game Safari Practice your own Spelling words with this fun Safari game (K-4)
Harcourt Brace Spelling Identify words that are spelled incorrectly; unscramble letters to spell a word; by grade level(1-6)
KidsSpell Eight free spelling games;  use provided lists or create your own (K-6)
Look, Cover, Write, Check Spelling Practice  (2-6)
Look, Say, Cover, Write and Check Spelling Practice (2-6)
Spellits  interactive online activities and printable resources which teach spelling strategies, rules and patterns (2-6)
SpellaRoo Identify misspelled words (1-4)
Miss. Spell's Class Identify misspelled words (6-12)
Spelling Bee Interactives Interactive; set of activities like an old-fashioned spelling bee  (1-12)
Spelling City Practice spelling; enter your own spelling list  (1-12)
Spin and Spell Fun game to practice Spelling (K-2)
Spelling Wizard Spelling word practice Scholastic (1-6)
Sitton Spelling 
Sitton Spelling

Learn about the philosophy of this approach to spelling; download activities (1-6)

Rebecca Sitton's Spelling Program

Philosophy; word lists; How Parents Can Help (1-6)

Sitton Spelling Grade Level Activities

Word lists; spelling activities (1-6)

Teacher  Resources 

Big Ideas for Beginning Readers Resources and links  (K-4)
Encouraging Reading

Activities, lesson suggestions, information, book report ideas, resources (K-12)

Literacy Connections Information and links on reading, teaching and tutoring techniques 30 free, downloadable books (K-12)
International Children's Digital Library Over 700 online books; searchable (K-8)
Quizlet A vocabulary learning tool; enter your own word lists (K-12)
Reading Matrix Searchable database for online reading activities (K-6)
Reading Resources Network From Scholastic; links to resources, articles, information, activities (K-12)
Reading Worksheets Free, downloadable worksheets (1-6)
The Teacher's Corner- Reading Activities, authors, DOLCH Words, phonics, reading units  (1-6)

 

 

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