Spider-Man in Amazing Adventures:
Provides a range of language arts activities based on the popular
cartoon series. From the United States Department of Education.
http://www.ed.gov/inits/americareads/spidey/
CBC 4 Kids: Words:
Add to an online story, read what other kids have written or submit
your own best work, play word games, or find a good book.
http://www.cbc4kids.ca/general/words/default.html
Words at FunBrain.com:
All sorts of online language games help kids master everything from
spelling to grammar and have fun in the process.
http://www.funbrain.com/words.html
Check It Out:
Information related to reading, writing, and critical thinking.
http://home.earthlink.net/~tlcarothers
PrimaryGames.com Language Arts Games:
Created by a teacher, online games and activities review ABC's,
reading, writing, and alphabetical order.
http://www.primarygames.com/reading.htm
Activities to Learn English:
Interactive material to build vocabulary, spelling, grammar and
reading skills. Automatic grading with immediate feedback.
http://www.syvum.com/online/english.html
WordCentral:
Merriam-Webster's Word Central offers kids a student dictionary,
Daily Buzzword, and interactive word games.
http://www.wordcentral.com/home.html
Write On Reader:
Fifth graders created this platinum-award winning site about reading
and writing for Thinkquest Jr. 2000. It includes information on
making books and tips about writing from well-known authors.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001156/
Activities in English:
Activities and games related to grammar, reading, spelling,
vocabulary and proverbs.
http://www.syvum.com/english/
Kristine George's Children's Poetry Corner:
Children's poetry site from acclaimed poet, Kristine O'Connell
George. Features author information, teaching ideas, audio clips,
and animated "mini-web" for students.
http://www.kristinegeorge.com/
Larke, Joe:
Introduces children's writer Joe Larke, his stories, and his poems.
Also includes contact information, details about school visits, and
tips for young writers.
http://www.grinabit.com/
Scramble-Saurus from Funbrain.com:
Improve spelling and vocabulary skills while using clues to
unscramble words. Choose among easy, medium, hard, or superbrain
versions.
http://www.funbrain.com/scramble/
A Brief Look at the History of English:
Provides an overview of the three periods of English, along with
examples of the language at various points in history.
http://www.m-w.com/about/look.htm
Exploring English:
Explore the wonders and quirks of the English Language including the
parts of speech, sentences, style guidelines, usage, punctuation,
and spelling. Includes online tutorial.
http://www.shared-visions.com/explore/english/english.html
Quia! English Activities:
Games and quizzes for learning grammar and vocabulary. Over 10 types
of activities to choose from, including matching games, flash cards,
hangman, trivia games, and quizzes.
http://www.quia.com/eng.html
GameGoo:
Fun, early educational games (pre-K through 3) based on state
standards for language arts.
http://www.cogcon.com/gamegoo/gooeyhome.html
Handwriting for Kids:
Printable tracing guides and practice worksheets for printing and
cursive.
http://www.geocities.com/creadman/handwrite/
Wacky World of Words:
Letters, words, phrases, sentences...play with them all in this
collection of online word games.
http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/teachwell/
Guide to Grammar and Writing:
Dozens of digital handouts on grammar and English usage, over 170
computer-graded quizzes, and recommendations on writing -- from
sentence structure to research papers.
http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm
Kid's Corner:
Includes and ABC game and coloring book for younger children. Also
greeting cards.
http://www.gogolovesenglish.com/Kids_corner/default.asp
Literacy Rules:
Provides links to a visual thesaurus, rhyming dictionary, webquests,
poetry and author profiles.
http://www.literacyrules.com
It's My Story!:
Children add details to choice of five stories. Promotes reading,
writing, computer skills.
http://itsmystory.net
