Monday, October 6, 2008

English sites - grammar & writing

  • The Bedford Handbook - The companion website for the Bedford Handbook, Seventh Edition. Includes online resources for writing, grammar.     
  • Elements of Language - This web site, sponsored by Holt, Rinehart & Winston, is a companion site to the new seventh- and eighth-grade English texts. It includes a brief introduction to media literacy, vocabulary exercises, and a wide variety of sample papers such as essays, news articles, personal narratives, and many others.
  • Grammar Bytes - Terms, exercises, hand-outs, tips and rules.
  • Guide to Grammar and Writing - Dr. Charles Darling worked for 35 years as an English professor at Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1996 he created this award-winning online guide. He maintained and improved the site, continuing into retirement. The College Foundation now maintains the site, which is still among the most popular grammar resources on the Web. Students can seek help with sentences, paragraphs, essays, and research papers. There are also quizzes, PowerPoint presentations, and Grammar Poll: FAQs on grammar usage.
  • Purdue Online Writing Lab (Owl) - This site features over 200 free resources including Writing and Teaching Writing; Research, Grammar and Mechanics; Style Guides; Job Search and Professional Writing. It includes a special section of resources for Grades 7-12 instructors and students. 
  • Vocabulary Workshop Online -  Web site for the student vocabulary books used at Episcopal in Grades 7 – 11. Online exercises, games, quizzes and more. 

 

 



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