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Language Arts

Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Grammar and Style Notes
  A comprehensive guide with tips on grammatical rules, comments on writing style and usage suggestions.
Purdue University On-Line Writing Lab
  OWL offers online writing tutorials, handouts, workshops and links to internet resources on writing.
SchoolHouse Rock - Grammar Rock
  Based on a popular 1970s TV program, this site features a series of catchy songs to help children remember basic grammar rules.
Grammar Handbook
  This Handbook explains the basic grammatical rules concerning parts of speech, phrases, clauses, sentences and sentence elements, and common problems of usage.
Ted’s Punctuation Guide
  This site explains and illustrates the basic grammatical rules concerning parts of speech, phrases, clauses, sentences and sentence elements, and common problems of usage.
Spin and Spell
  Spin and Spell is a colourful and interactive site where children can practice their spelling.
 

Poetry

Giggle Poetry
  Poetry games, contests and theme poems make writing poetry fun!
Listen & Write
  Learn how to write rap and freestyle poems, plus techniques to make your poems come alive!
Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky
  Learn how to turn your words and ideas into descriptive and powerful poems.
CanTeach: Songs & Poems
  This site features songs and poems on a variety of subjects, including seasons, special days and holidays, animals, school, and much more.
Sonnet Central
  Sonnet Central is an archive of English sonnets, commentary, and relevant web links and a forum for poets to share and discuss their own work.
 

Reading Help & Novel Study

Between the Lions
  Between the Lions is an interactive PBS site that promotes reading through stories, games and songs.
Words and Pictures
  This site by the BBC has fun grammar, spelling and reading exercises and games for children.
BBC: KS2 Revisewise English
  Revisewise helps kids improve their reading, writing, spelling and grammar skills.
PBS Kids: Share a Story
  Share a Story helps kids develop language and reading skills through games and interactive activities.
Starfall.com
  Reading exercises and games for early beginner to advanced readers.
 

Story & Report Writing

Scholastic -- Writers on Writing
  Writers on Writing students work with authors, editors, and illustrators in workshops designed to improve writing skills.
Storyteller
  Practice your writing skills and share your stories on this site devoted to children’s storytelling.
KidPub WWW Publishing
  KidPub has more than 40,000 stories written by kids from all over the planet.
English Help
  This site is designed to help English students everywhere with grammar, essay writing and reading.
Elements of Style
  This classic reference resource combines the practice of composition with the study of literature.