| Language Study |
none |
Explore the ties between several modern words and their maritime origins. |
Teacher |
Words from the Ocean |
| Language Study |
none |
a collection of Canadian words and phrases that would be strange to most Americans. |
Both |
Canadianisms |
| Listening |
none |
A good guide for developing better listening skills. |
Both |
How to Listen Better |
| Reading |
none |
Searchable database of quality children's literature. Explanation of literature awards is also available. |
Teacher |
Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature |
| Reading |
none |
A guide as to how a improve reading skills. |
Both |
Improving Reading Skills |
| Reading |
none |
This site has almanacs, current events, public records, legal references, and many more links to sites of interest. |
Teacher |
Library Spot |
| Speaking |
Readers' Theatre |
Children's author, Aaron Shepard, offers scripts, tips and practice sheets for scripting Readers' Theatre. |
Teacher |
Aarpm Shepard's RT Page |
| Speaking |
Readers' Theatre |
Children's author, Aaron Shepard, offers scripts, tips and practice sheets for scripting Readers' Theatre. |
Teacher |
Aarpm Shepard's RT Page |
| Speaking |
Speeches |
A guide for giving a public speech. How to use index cards, how to practise. |
Both |
Index Cards - Public Speaking |
| Writing |
Grammar |
A list of grammar rules and interactive exercises. There are also worksheets that can be printed. |
Teacher |
Grammar Bytes |
| Writing |
Paragraph Writing |
Parts of a paragraph, how to write a paragraph, types of paragraphs, examples and tips. |
Both |
Writing DEN's Tips-O-Matic: Paragraphs |
| Writing |
Poetry |
What is Haiku, how to write Haiku, MANY examples! |
Teacher |
HAIKU for People |
| Writing |
Poetry |
Type in a word to find out if it rhymes, synonyms and more! |
Both |
Rhyming Dictionary and Thesaurus |
| Writing |
Pre-writing Techniques |
Parts of an essay, pre-writing, writing and editing and essay. |
Both |
Writing DEN's Tips-O-Matic: Essays |
| Writing |
Proofreading |
This well known writer's handbook has been reproduced online and is available as part of Project Bartleby. |
Teacher |
The Elements of Style |
| Writing |
Spelling |
spelling strategies, frequently misspelled words, cross curricular lessons, review tests |
Teacher |
Everyday Spelling - Grade 6 |
