Reading/Language Arts
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Between the Lions—Contains many features for the "Between the Lions" PBS show. Includes a kindergarten teacher's guide. (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/lions/)
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Biography Maker—Provides detailed steps to assist you in writing an exciting biography. (http://fno.org/bio/biomak2.htm)
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Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Site—Curriculum Areas section provides examples of thematic units across the curriculum. Also includes information on some authors and illustrators. (http://www.carolhurst.com/index.html)
- Cyberguides:
Teacher Guides and Student Activities—Contains lesson plans based
on children’s and young adult books. Each lesson integrates literature
experiences with Internet resources and is aligned with California Language
Arts Content Standards. Lessons are designed for classrooms with computers
with Internet connections. Lessons are better at integrating a variety of
subjects with literature than they are about teaching the literature itself.
(http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/cy45.html)
- Help
Your Child Learn to Write Well—This brochure contains many
tips for parents to help improve their children's writing. (http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Writing/)
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International Reading Association—This professional association promotes high levels of literacy for all. Its goals are to improve the quality of reading instruction through studying the reading processes and teaching techniques; to serve as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of reading research through conferences, journals, and other publications; and to actively encourage the lifetime reading habit. (http://www.reading.org/)
- Little
Explorers Picture Dictionary with Links—Online picture
dictionary for young students. Many of the words have links that provide
further explanation both in text and pictures. Activity ideas are included
for some words. Also available in bilingual English and French, German,
Portuguese, and Spanish versions. (http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Dictionary.html)
- Minnesota
Storytime—Includes
reading guides of Minnesota children's picture books. The guides
include information about the book, tips for reading the book aloud,
questions, activities, and related books. (http://www.minnesotahumanities.org/programs/MNstorytime)
- National
Council of Teachers of English—Professional
organization whose members are devoted to improving the teaching and
learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education.
(http://www.ncte.org/)
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Read, Write, Think—Provides resources for reading and language arts. Includes lesson plans (grades K-8), the Standards for English Language Arts, and many carefully selected web resources.Sponsored by IRA, NCTE, and the MarcoPolo Foundation. (http://www.readwritethink.org/index.asp)
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Reading is Fundamental—RIF programs combine three essential elements to foster children's literacy: reading motivation, family and community involvement, and the excitement of choosing free books to keep. Provides information and resources related to reading for educators and parents. (http://www.rif.org/)
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Reading Online—Electronic journal for those at all levels who are interested in the field of literacy education. Sponsored by the International Reading Association. (http://www.readingonline.org/)
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Shakespeare for Kids—All kinds of "Shakespeare" activities for kids and families from the Folger Shakespeare Library. (http://www.folger.edu/template.cfm?cid=588)
- Spelling City—Enter spelling/vocabulary words to practice them online. Includes games. (http://www.spellingcity.com)
Word Power—Designed for students of all ages. Offers grammar resources, famous speeches, quotations, vocabulary words, songs, idioms and much more. (http://www.wordpower.ws)