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Some interesting tidbits for your juniors?

I often have parents of 7th and 8th graders contact me wanting to know what we read freshman year (I think with the intent of getting their child "ahead" by having them read the books over the summer). I share the information with them, but try to steer them away from dictating their child's reading list. I usually refer them to the ALA's YALSA lists http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/bbya. I have added this website to my list of resources this year. Anyone else have good resources for incoming freshmen?

Lists of recommended reading for junior high and high school students.

One of my favorite grammar bloggers--his catchphrase is "Prescriptivism must die!"--posted this about apostrophe use with possessives. Our junior PLT continues to disagree, and it sounds like the Associated Press disagrees with the MLA. WILL IT EVER END?

includes checklists for evaluating websites

I like the organization of this page.

Patty--This is another wonderful site. This clearly explains what I try to tell the seniors. Thanks.

I found this really helpful for students who were struggling with why (and how) to evaluate sites and online material.

Might be timely for your juniors.