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Jefferson County Schools: Language Arts Presentations

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a very large collection of PowerPoint presentations for teachers to use for teaching Language Arts. They cover early reading, novel studies, vocabulary development, spelling, writing technique, to mention just a few topics.
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American Library Association

American Library Association: Young Adult Library Services Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the homepage of the association, which provides information on new young adult literature such as booklists, book awards, and books nominated by teens for the Top Ten.
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The Horn Book, Inc.: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an updated guide to books that would be age appropriate for your child.
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Abcteach: Mystery Book Report Form [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Great printable page that helps students write a mystery book report form. Calls attention to characterization and clues.
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Virginia Tech

The Alan Review:signs in Speare's the Sign of the Beaver

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the signs found in the novel "The Sign of the Beaver," by Elizabeth George Speare? Use informative site to learn more about this exciting novel.
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National Council of Teachers of English

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education. The NCTE provides a forum for the profession, an array of opportunities for...
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Introduce Vocabulary: My School's a Zoo

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A unique and flexible way to introduce vocabulary. The instructor introduces three new words to the class, then as the book My School's a Zoo by Stu Smith, is read, the students raise their hands when they hear the new words. The...
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University of Calgary

The Children's Literature Web Guide

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource is a children's literature web guide.
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

The Island of the Blue Dolphins: Mission Santa Barbara

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.
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The Beloit Poetry Journal: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Beloit Poetry Journal has been publishing poetry for over 50 years. Here you have access to all fifty years of the journal, with works by many writers who have become famous.