| Encyclopedias, Dictionaries |
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Dictionary
Contains a student dictionary and build-your-own dictionary, Daily Buzzword and word games. |
Quotations
Find a quotation needed by subject or first line, from the 1901 edition. |
Thesaurus Reference Guide
Find synonyms and more. |
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| Literature & Writing |
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Definitions of Common Grammar Terms
The site features an index of grammar terms, grammar rules, interactive grammar exercises and handouts for classroom use. |
Dictionary-Thesaurus
An American English dictionary with an integrated thesaurus, 50,000 words with precise definitions and hyperlinked synonyms. Users can search exact or approximate spellings and get carefully labeled result pages pages that include definitions, part of speech, pronunciation, synonyms, similar words and examples of use. There is a Foundry that incorporates the linguistics resources of the Wordsmyth site. Aids for composing vocabulary quizzes, and solving tricky crosswords puzzles. |
Research and Reference Guide
The Calif. State University Stanislaus author has gathered material on major writers and periods from Anne Bradstreet through the twentieth century. Resources include annotated links to notable Web sites, brief essays on major themes, bibliographies and critical discussion questions for class. |
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| Improve your English |
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The English Page
Grammar, vocabular, and games! |
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| Reading and Writing |
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Tumblebooks
Listen to pictures and check your comprehension. |
NGAlitcircles
Ninth Grade Literature circles Wikispaces discussion site |
Romeoheartsjuliet
Wikispaces for Romeo and Juliet discussion |
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| Combination |
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Castle Learning Online
Review and practice |
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| Fun stuff |
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Shakespearean insult generator
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