Cool Links

Check out the links on this page to enrich your understanding of the literature we are studying. The links are in no particular order. I have reviewed them all, and as far as I'm concerned, they will all be helpful to you.

Grammar Resources
Hats off to you for studying grammar!

Big Dog´s Grammar: basic English grammar with interactive exercises Basic English grammar designed for beginning students and as a quick review, with interactive online exercises http://www.aliscot.com/bigdog/

Grammar and Mechanics Diagnostic Test 
In this section of our site, we offer a 70-point grammar and mechanics diagnostic test ... This test will help you assess your grammar and mechanics strengths and weaknesses   http://www.meguffey.com/diagnostic_test.html

OWL: Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling 
offers handouts and exercises on grammar, spelling, and punctuation as well as PowerPoint presentations related to grammar.  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/

 The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Jane Straus generously shares instruction in grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Each page also has practice sentences with answers at the bottom.http://www.grammarbook.com

Grammar Bytes! Interactive Grammar Review
An appealing site generous with explanations, handouts, interactive exercises.http://www.chompchomp.com/

Grammar Zone from English-Zone.com
A variety of resources for both students and teHomePageachers.
http://english-zone.com/grammar/index.html

  Web Grammar
A reference site about grammar by someone who thinks grammar is fun. Check out the Grammar Tips, the Writing page, and other references.http://www.webgrammar.com/

MLA Format 

http://mlastyle.net

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_mla.html

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/6354/mla.html

William Shakespeare 

William Shakespeare and the Internet
An annotated guide to Shakespeare resources on the Internet. Also has a timeline of important historical information. http://shakespeare.palomar.edu

Shakespeare Resource Center
... You'll find here collected links from all over the World Wide Web to
help you find information of all sorts on William Shakespeare. ...
Description: Includes a store, play synopsis, and authorship debates.
www.bardweb.net/

About Shakespeare - An Outline of His Life - Excellent site with the family tree, pictures taken from Shakespeare's birthplace, details of his life and career. http://www.ulen.com/Shakespeare/students/

Shakespeare Online
Description: Resources for the study of the man and his works. Includes play and character analysis, plot synopsis,...
www.shakespeare-online.com/

William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon - a brief history and ...
... History of William Shakespeare. Art and Festivals of Stratford-upon-Avon. William
Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon Brief History, Times and References. ...
www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk/soawshst.htm

William Shakespeare Quotes - The Quotations Page
William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) Greatest English dramatist & poet [more author
details]. ... We have 5 book reviews related to William Shakespeare. ...
www.quotationspage.com/quotes/William_Shakespeare/ -

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe - A guide to the original Globe. The New Globe - The
rebuilding of Shakespeare's Globe. Research - A Research Database. ...
Description: Provides background information on Shakespearean performance in original conditions. Includes guides...
www.rdg.ac.uk/globe/

Publishing Your Writing

Teen Ink: A Magazine and Book Series Written by Teens for Teens
Teen Ink is a magazine, website and book series written by teens for teens.
www.teenink.com/

KidPub Children's Publishing
KidPub is the largest collection of children's stories written by and for kids. Kids can publish their own stories, read a story written by other children ...
www.kidpub.org/kidpub/

Kids Online
A website that encourages children to write by allowing them to send in their work to be published on the website. Check out "Writing Tips" and "Teacher's Corner." happenings here. The site has submission guidelines and ongoing contests.

Stapleless Book
At this interactive site, students follow the prompts to produce their own books. Students can work with bulleted lists, headlines, and text; they can leave space to add pictures after printing. Everything prints out on one piece of paper. Follow the instructions to fold and cut.