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The Speech Accent Archive - George Mason University
Grades
6 to 12
In the Classroom
Make this one available to the cast members of your school play or for in-class skits. You could also share some of the sound files as you study literature written in dialect to students can "hear" what it really sounds like. By listening to English accents all over the world, literature teachers may want to encourage authentic oral readings. Make sure you have speakers on your computer - and turn up the volume!You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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English Picture Dictionary - Heinle Newbury House Publishers
Grades
3 to 8tag(s): dictionaries (40), word study (59)
In the Classroom
A great dictionary to bookmark for your ESL learners on your classroom computer for handy reference anytime.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Books in Spanish: Children & Teens - California State University San Marcus
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): book lists (168), reading lists (79), spanish (113)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource in searching for books that could benefit your ELL classroom. Books are recommended in various reading levels, making it easier to find things to fit specific students in your class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Common Errors in English - Paul Brians
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
A useful reference to offer on your teacher web page or classroom computer. You could even feature a tip each day at the start of class, based on this extensive list.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fun Attic - Fun Attic
Grades
K to 6tag(s): game based learning (295), summer (53)
In the Classroom
Find all sorts of activities for inside and outside the classroom. It includes a nice list of suggestions for adding some educational fun to those long summer days - definitely a resource to share with parents before the end of the school year.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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English Grammar - University of Victoria
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): grammar (143), parts of speech (39), speech (64)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a review activity, helping students practice what they have just learned about parts of speech. Have students complete the activity on the site on the interactive whiteboard, competing in groups to see who can get the answers right the quickest. Don't be a Vanna White on the interactive whiteboard, let students control the board - getting to play with the interactive whiteboard gets students more involved and excited to participate.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Story of Epic Proportions - National Endowment for the Humanities
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): poetry (194)
In the Classroom
What would an epic poem of the 21st century look like? Challenge students to write and 'perform" their own epic work based on the characteristics and patterns uncovered in the lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Can I have a Word? - Barbicon Education
Grades
6 to 9tag(s): multimedia (71), vocabulary (260)
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Shel Silverstein's Official Website - Shel Silverstein; Harper Publishers
Grades
K to 6In the Classroom
Take your students on this language-rich adventure using an interactive whiteboard or projector. Mark your calendar now to visit this site during April, when Poetry Month is celebrated. Download your free poetry kit from the poetry month link. Of course, Shel Silverstein's whimsical and slightly dark humor can be enjoyed any month. There is a link for Teachers and Parents with lesson ideas, printables, and more. This is a great site to share with parents and students for summer breaks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Critical Evaluation of Information - Kathy Schrock
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (359), bias (36), brainstorming (17), evaluating sources (59)
In the Classroom
Create a "Fact or Fiction?" research challenge in which students compare information from multiple sources and justify which source is most reliable. Ask students to evaluate AI-generated responses, articles, or images using the same critical evaluation criteria provided on the site. Have students evaluate a website using one of Schrock's grade-level evaluation guides and determine whether the source is trustworthy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Exploring Compare and Contrast Structure in Expository Texts - ReadWriteThink
Grades
3 to 5tag(s): reading comprehension (145), writing (302)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plan hosted on this site! Even if you don't have the time to complete the whole lesson, take a look and see if you can incorporate parts as the information is good. Be sure to save this site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Scrabble
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): spelling (96), vocabulary (260)
In the Classroom
This "just for fun" activity can be utilized as a meaningful reward for completing class work early. Channel students to this site for some vocabulary building during down-time.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mark Twain and American Humor - National Endowment for the Humanities
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): humor (24), mark twain (9)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plan on this site! The site's plan is connected to objectives and standards of learning alignment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Book Report Alternative - NCTE
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): book reports (26)
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Teen Reads
Grades
7 to 10In the Classroom
Share with your school librarian or make available on your classroom computer for students to explore. A great resource for motivating and encouraging adolescent readers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Summarizing - Educational Development Center, Inc.
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): assessment (142), quizzes (83), reading comprehension (145), summarizing (30)
In the Classroom
Once students have completed the last quiz with this tool, ask them to create a summarizing activity from their favorite childrens book for their peers to complete. Use Quizalize, reviewed here for this activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Race with Grace: Sports Poetry in Motion - IRA /NCTE
Grades
3 to 5In the Classroom
Get your students excited about poetry, by using the momentum of sports and the Olympics. Share the video clips on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Use this site to integrate science, sports, and research into your language arts class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Diagramming Sentences - Capital Community College
Grades
8 to 10In the Classroom
Try this site on an interactive white board and challenge students to sketch the diagram for each sentence before viewing the animated solutions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Uncle Tom's Cabin and American Culture - University of Virginia
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): africa (161), african american (130), slavery (82)
In the Classroom
Bookmark as an online resource for student research or as a teacher source for lesson development.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sherlock Holmes Audio
Grades
9 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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