Archive for Language Arts
Admongo
February 1, 2010
Admongo is a new interactive site for children ages 8 to 12 about the implications of advertising. From the Federal Trade Commission, Admongo has a teacher resource section that would be helpful to any teacher who addresses critical thinking in their classroom. Interdisciplinary.
Newspapers in Education Resources
January 15, 2010
Critical Thinking Through Core Curriculum is from the Newspapers in America Foundation for Newspaper in Education Week, but is appropriate at any time. Free and downloadable.
Reading Rockets
January 11, 2010
Reading Rockets: Teaching Kids to Read and Helping Those Who Struggle is a terrific resource for reading and language arts teachers. Affiliated with PBS.
Daily Grammar
January 5, 2010
Daily Grammar offers lesson ideas daily and a comprehensive archive.
Grammar Bytes: Grammar Instruction with Attitude
January 5, 2010
Grammar Bytes: Grammar Instruction with Attitude is possibly the most fun a student could have while learning grammar and language. Grades 7-12.
Grammar: Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
January 5, 2010
These podcasts from Grammar Girl are clear and concise and cover every grammar question imaginable. Ideal for high school students.
The Purdue Online Writing Lab
January 5, 2010
The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a valuable tool for secondary English teachers preparing students for work and college.
Road to Grammar
January 5, 2010
Road to Grammar could be used by both Language Arts and ESL educators.