Resources
District & School
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Language & Writing
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This website explains the Common Core and allows you to look up the core standards for English/Language Arts. (5/5 stars)
Reading
This is a dictionary and thesaurus tool that allows you to look up word definitions and synonyms. It also includes some grammar tips. (5/5 stars)
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This is a website that gives tutorials on grammar and writing. I occasionally use these in class to explain concepts and give examples. (5/5 stars)
Utah Compose allows students to type essays and receive immediate feedback on their work. They can revise, edit and resubmit. They can also have their work peer reviewed. Please see your teacher if you need login information. (5/5 stars)
Speaking & Listening
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Piktochart is an infographic maker. It allows a free trial. It is a fun and easy way to share information. There are lots of templates. (4/5 stars)
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The three links immediately above are on the YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) website and give reading recommendations by category. Make sure you and your parent/guardian decide what are good choices for you. (5/5 stars)
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This link is to the NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English). It gives nonfiction book recommendations for children. (5/5 stars)
Research
This is a great resource for research databases and tools. It includes links to World Book Encyclopedia, Gale Research in Context, and EBSCO: Middle Schools, in addition to other great resources for junior high students. In my English class we will also be using NoodleTools. If you need the login information, please see your teacher. (5/5 stars)
World Book is an online encyclopedia. In addition to topic information, it contains research tools such as a citation builder. It contains a broad assortment of resources including images, video and audio. (5/5 stars)
Easybib.com is a citation generator. It is free for MLA, but requires an upgrade for APA. It is simple to use and prompts the user to enter resource information. Then it creates the citation to be copied and pasted in the student's Works Cited page. (4/5 stars)