English+Language+Arts+Online+Resources

In [|elementary school], language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. Periods of silent sustained reading, cursive writing, syntax, thematic writing and vocabulary are all major focal points of elementary lessons.

In [|middle school], the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In addition, grammar and semantics become a focal point of lessons, and students begin to foster writing skills that encompass poetry, expository writing and creative writing.

[|High school] students are expected to develop analytical skills. Classes generally revolve around reading novels, essays and other forms of literature, and require students to analyze, interpret and dissect written material in order to compare, contrast and discuss elements, like theme, characters and plot. Proficient writing skills are necessary as evidenced in the form of an essay or research paper.

**Language Arts Information is broken up by grade level and general categories.** ** Grade Level Content ** ** General Language Arts Content ** Content is divided into Reading, Writing, Written and Oral English Language Conventions, and Speaking and Listening sections. A web site to help with typing can be found in the writing section
 * ** Kindergarten **
 * ** 1st Grade **
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 * ** 2nd Grade **
 * ** 3rd Grade **
 * ** 4th Grade **
 * ** 5th Grade **
 * ** 6th Grade **
 * ** 7th Grade **
 * ** 8th Grade **

**Reading**
 * Digital Libraries:**
 * Beatrix Potter Stories (such as "The Tale of Peter Rabbit")
 * Booksie
 * Folktales and Fables
 * Inanimate Alice - Digital novel with text, images, music, movie elements, and games suitable for students in **grades 5-12 **.
 * Reading Skill Interactives
 * We Give Books
 * [|Best Free Books]


 * Phonics:**
 * [|Phonics](for students just learning to read)
 * Make words using the same endings
 * Fry's Word List


 * Themes, Inferences and Strategies to Comprehend**
 * Predictions for early readers>


 * Poetry**
 * Poetry Foundation - Poetry about learning for teachers and students
 * Poetry Teachers(fun poetry activities)
 * Limerick Factory (create online poems)


 * Dictionary and Thesaurus**
 * Video how to use a dictionary and thesaurus>

**Writing**
 * ** Sentence Structure: **
 * **[|Language Usage And How To Write Better Stories]**
 * 6 Trait Writing Process by Kim's Korner
 * Build sentences one word at a time
 * Paradigm Online Writing
 * Learn parts of a letter and write one online
 * Punctuation game. Put in punctuation marks (such as commas, quotation marks and so on) in the correct place. For an explanation of the different types of punctuation go to the following link.
 * Sentence Structure Game. Identify simple, compund and complex sentences. The game does not have a good explanation of the different sentences so use the following worksheet link.
 * Learn how to write essays using the Hamburger Outline Format.
 * [|Talking to the Text]
 * [|Newspaper Writing Activity]
 * Write and create Comic Strips:**
 * Create comic strips


 * Typing**
 * Dancemat typing lessons

**Written and Oral English Language Conventions** . [|language arts game]
 * Grammar**
 * Grammar Gorilla
 * Grammar Games by Grade
 * Contractions, Treasure Hunt
 * Plurals
 * Present and Past Tenses of Verbs
 * Prefixes and Suffixes
 * Prefixes, use matching squares to confirm the meaning
 * Grammar Quizzes from Houghton Mifflin
 * Wacky Web Tales (Mad Libs)
 * Various Games
 * Grammar Videos
 * vocabulary games
 * Words and Spelling:**


 * Dancemat typing lessons
 * Hangman(from various novels or comics)
 * Word Games
 * Scrabble Sprint
 * Sequencing or Cause and Effect Games
 * Spelling
 * Common Misspelled Words
 * Sentence Structure:**
 * Build sentences one word at a time
 * Learn parts of a letter and write one online

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 * Speaking and Listening: **