The LANGUAGE ARTS SITES listed below are divided into several categories. For sites that will link you directly to LANGUAGE ARTS SUBJECTS, check my SCHOOL SUBJECTS page at my companion site, KID INFO, under Language Arts.


Language Arts Dictionary
Language Arts Dictionary: A standard dictionary plus a wide variety of word and writing resources: Ask Dr. Dictionary, Links to online periodicals, classic texts and newspapers; Links to a variety of special interest dictionaries including foreign languages, biography, rhyming, symbols, etymology, geography, science, Roget's Thesaurus, language translators, and Word of the Day; also an extensive set of writing resources including writing for the web, common errors in English, and the MLA Guide for Writing Research Papers


Children's Literature

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: A review of children's literature books, integrating all subjects into the language arts curriculum, professional topics and more

The Children's Book Council: Publishers Page; Teachers and Librarians Page; Booksellers Page; Parents Page; Authors and Illustrators Page

Children's Literature Web Guide: Points user in the direction of good children's literature, no matter what the grade level; Information about children's authors, illustrators, and their books

Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature: Parents, teachers, and older children can access high quality book titles via keyword or phrase searching, or by using a form to indicate reading level, genre, language, historical period, gender of the protagonist, and ethnicity of the protagonist, among other elements. Books listed have been recognized with awards ranging from the Caldecott Award to ALA Notable Books for Children to the Coretta Scott King Award, to name a few. Honorable mentions are also included

Nancy Polette's Children's Literature Site: Educator and published author Nancy Polette offers this children's literature site that contains literature guides, book lists, and other resources for teaching literatureoints user in the direction of good children's literature, no matter what the grade level; Information about children's authors, illustrators, and their books


English

English Online: Over 150 fully resourced and downloadable teaching units, professional readings, selected links and discussion forums

Electronic Beowulf

Internet Teachers of English as a Second Language Journal: A comprehensive site for Teachers of English as a Second Language; Includes on-line grammar and reading quizzes, scrambled words, vocabulary, writing, idioms, and activities that might be helpful to teachers of English

Web English Teacher: One-stop shopping for K-12 English/Language Arts teachers. Visitors will find links to lesson plans, classroom activities, biography, e-texts, online criticism, puzzles, videos, and Webquests. Special pages are available for AP, ESL, journalism, speech, drama, and interdisciplinary activities. A free newsletter and other professional resources are also available.



Literature
English Literature on the Web: Books, authors, poets, writing, and more

Literature Connections: Resources for grades 6-12 Literature. Novel guides and lesson plans, weekly spelling lessons, author spotlights, links to other literature sitesr


Poetry

The Academy of American Poets: Search an index of all the poets who are currently featured on this site, and discover biographies, photos, poems, and more. Listen to the audio files of authors reading their poetry

Great Writers and Poets

Online Songs and Poetry for Children: Links to sites about online songs and poetry for children

Poetry: LOTS of links to sites with information about poetry

Poetry and Poets on the Web


Plays

Reader Theater Editions: Plays written for students



Student Newspapers

Online Student Newspapers: A directory of online student newspapers


DigiTales Engages the user to tell a personal story through the use of numerous technical tools.

A Guide to Grammar and Writing Clear explanations of key grammatical and writing concepts; abundant examples of proper and improper usage, on-line quizzes after every topic, and expert help from "Ask Grammar" make this site an essential resource

Online Resources for Writers

OWL Handouts in Outline Form: This site lists over 120 handouts available on each of major categories of grammar and writing

Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors: A collection of resources for writers

Writing Center Handouts

Overcoming Writer's Block: An online magazine with creative resources for writers

Writing Lessons: A multitude of writing lessons and exercise to be used with students; exercises can be printed from the site

Writer's Write: The Internet Writing Journal: Articles for writers by writers; suggestions for educators