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As you already know, English (ELA) is a broad subject that encompasses a variety of topics including grammar, literature, reading, writing, vocabulary and more. Due to the nature of the discipline, there are thousands of great eBooks-but, which are the best?

Over 200 free resources including: Writing and Teaching Writing Research Grammar and Mechanics Style Guides ESL (English as a Second Language) Job Search and Professional Writing"

Against the Clock - Spell a list of words 'against the clock' Word Search - the classic English spelling game Bouncing Anagram - an original anagram spelling game Which Witch - a twist on hangman

Collaboration and communication site for teachers and those with an interest in English

12 minute video about English shifts that need to happen to meet the Common Core. David Coleman was one of the architects of the common core and is now president of College Board.

We've all heard, "don't judge a book by its cover," but have you heard, "don't judge a book by its movie?"

spanish to english translator via iphone - way cool

Coloring pages can help to learn English language. Pictures with vocabulary and alphabet for children. Free to print online.

Excellent stimulus article for Senior English novel analysis - the reader's different expectations of male and female characters in books, and some author's views on the restrictions this places on them. Should we forgive ourselves for liking or disliking a character - and is it sufficient motivation for us to read the novel?

VocabularySpellingCity provides the following sets of correlations to standards: U.S. Standards by State Common Core Standards for each States' Implementation Australian Standards by State Canadian Standards by Province English National Curriculum Standards

There were some famous heroes in those books, ranging from Abraham Lincoln to Lucille Ball. There were also lesser-known "regular" people. But regardless of their fame, they all proved that ordinary people change the world. One of those ordinary people is my former English teacher Sheila Spicer.

As a veteran English teacher in the Euclid City Schools, and someone who sees great value in integrating technology, I wanted to contribute to the ongoing dialog regarding tablet/mobile computing, specifically the iPad, and its impact on student literacy and students' self perception of their own literacy

1,500+ eBooks for teachers (and growing!) - Elementary, English (ELA), Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Cross-Curricular, Professional Development

A game to build core skills in English

Confession:  I have never been speed dating. I just love the idea of it. In 2012 I wrote about an activity we did in my AP English class that got everyone talking as we prepared for the AP exam. I ...