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Mneomic device for remembering the common elements in Shakepeare's plays

Collection of 'learning objects.' Lots of math and science stuff, but some good English stuff in here as well.

Some English IWB stuff. Not much, though, and it's mostly for elementary students.

A great collection of links on discussion activities for the English classroom.

A wiki of Web-based resources made with English teachers in mind.

Using wordle in English --TKMB

Ways with Wordles in English teaching

Academic Writing Course,In the future you must give your students more specific study preparatory skills, not least the ability to acquire material in English in various disciplines: This book deals with all aspects of academic writing, through advice and exercises based on a wide range of material.

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Students often expect their teacher to correct their written errors, but students can also learn a lot from looking for and correcting errors in written work. This activity gives you the chance to test your correction skills and find errors in short texts using a site called BookOven and a tool called SpellChecker

The History of England is an early work of Jane Austen. She completed the composition in November 1791 when she was just 15 years old. Jane Austen's History is a lively parody which makes fun of the standard schoolroom books of the time. Declaring herself to be a 'partial, prejudiced and ignorant Historian' she cites works of fiction, such as Shakespeare's plays, as historial authority and includes references to her own family and friends. Jane's older sister Cassandra illustrated the text with imaginative portraits of the English monarchs

Excellent site for English teachers who want to incorporate some creative fiction either for reading or writing. Have kids write their own three-minute stories.

Excellent use for online portfolios. Thanks whoever I got this from because I've forgotten...

That's mine :) Students will make a copy, personalize, and fill it up during the year.