Grades+9-12+Web+Resources


 * Grades 9-12 Web Resources:**

**Vocabulary...**

Build a class of professional wordsmiths! Subscribe to the Word of the Day site and have a different student each day check your email for the daily word. Watch for the theme of the week. Another site full of terms perfect for vocabulary building and preparing for the SATs. Search for your favorite quote or find what a loved author has said. Incredible 3D visual thesaurus that illustrates the relationship between words. Click on the main page to get going then play around with various views. To search for a word enter in white search box and hit enter. An amazing tool for word searches.
 * A Word A Day** - [|http://www.wordsmith.org:80/awad/index.html]
 * The Word Page** - []
 * Bartlett's Quotations** - []
 * Visual Thesaurus** - []

**Writing...**

Students can hone their writing skills by reaquainting themselves with the rules of grammar. Have a specific problem? Check out the English Grammar Clinic which answer specific grammar questions for students. An interactive site which contains advice on writing techniques, organization, editing, and source documentation. Check out one of the many activities to help writers get started writing. Access it all - screenwriting software, writing resources, contact information, and other hints for the would be writer.
 * On-line English Grammar** [|- http://www.edunet.com/english/grammar/index.cfm]
 * Paradigm Online Writing Assistant -** []
 * The Screenwriters/Playwright's Page -** []

**Poetry...**

Find the works of hundreds of contemporary poets published here. There is also a live poetry QRC channel where students can listen to recitations by the author. Discuss how contmeporary poetry has changed both structurally and thematically. All thing Maya Angleou can be found here...biographical information, interviews, poetry, and even audio files of her reciting her work. A copy of Maya Angelou reciting her work at the Inaugural Address for President Clinton. A comprehensive list of Frost's work. Suppliment your Poe projects with the web. Audio files available at several sites.
 * Electronic Poetry Center** [|- http://wings.buffalo.edu/epc/]
 * Maya Angleou Resources-** []
 * On the Pulse of Morning -** []
 * Robert Frost Collection** - []
 * Edgar Allan Poe** - []

**Literature...**

Study the works of 19th century women writers and contrast their style to women writers of today. Students can study numerous version of this classic story and host a lively debate on why the story has changed so over time. A great site for finding all things myth and legend based including archives, collections, and essays from around the world. An extensive directory with links to author biographies, articles, books, collections, etc. Have students read through reviews of the sci-fi novels they've read for class. Then ask them to decide which novel most accurately reflects life today and defend their decisions.
 * 19th Century American Women Writers Web** - []
 * The Cinderella Project** - []
 * Myths and Legends** - []
 * Galaxy Literature** - []
 * Science Fiction Guides** - []

**Drama...**

Access a copy of everythng Shakespeare ever wrote at this comprehensive site dedicated to his work. A great place to investigate the debate over whether or not Will really wrote the works we credit him with. Visit the Globe Theatre online. Students can research the contruction, its use, funding, history, and reopening. After thorough research, have your class download the stage plans and build a scale model of Shakepeare's theatrical home. Read this interview of a succesful 18 year old playwright. Use as a motivator for your students screen play assignment. A Sweet Valley High author shares her thoughts with students.
 * The Complete Works of William Shakespeare** - []
 * The Globe** - []
 * Interview with Alison Stine** - []
 * The Possible Dream** - []

**Speeches...**

Access a host of historical speeches online at the following sites to assist your students with their public speaking skills: **The Bartleby Archive** - [] **Truman Speeches** - [] **Frederick Douglass** - [] **Historical Documents** - [] **Mark Twain Speeches** - [] **Speech & Transcript Center** - [] **Presidential Rhetoric** - [] **Inaugural Addresses** - []
 * The History Channel** - []

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