LESLIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Ashley Whitehead

 

Links

Poetry Unit
How can I fully understand poetry? 
This website is a neat resource to help students understand various aspects of poetry that they might be having trouble with.  This site is divided into poetry elements, poetry formats, etc. which will make it easy for you to find what you are having trouble with. 
http://www.aspirennies.com/private/SiteBody/Romance/Poetry/Styles/poemx5.shtml 
 
Poetry Doctor

Website gives a basic overview of how to read and analyze a poem.  Great article about reading poetry with a deeper meaning.

http://www.poetrydoctor.org/poetrylesson.htm 
 
Poetry Interactives 
Awesome site!  Includes a wide variety of interactives to help with various aspects of poetry.  Includes grade level as well. 
http://www.learningreviews.com/jreviews/Poetry.html?limit=15&page=2 
 
General Links
English I Social Network Site 
This site is where students can create a profile and discuss together important concepts, ideas, and themes within the literature that we are reading. 
http://lchsenglishi.ning.com/ 
 
BrainPop 
Students can click on this site for extra help for many topics that we cover in class, but they may also take quizzes that they miss during class through this link. 
http://www.brainpop.com 
 
Worldbook Online

 Great resource to use for research in any class!

The username is: Lesliekids

The password is: ok2b4kids

http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb 
 
KY Virtual Library 
This site gives you access to articles, reports, etc. from all over the state! 
http://www.kyvl.org/ 
 
Nonfiction Unit
Stuck on ON-DEMAND 
Although this site is geared for lower elementary...it can still be helpful to those students who are stuck on writing! 
http://http://www.tutor.com/resources/resourceframe.aspx?id=1238 
 
Nonfiction Types 
Review the different types of nonfiction!  Good website for review or reference! 
http://http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/78134.aspx 
 
Don't Buy It-Persuasive Techniques 
A great website created by PBS kids that has loads of videos and activities that shows students how advertisers use different devices and techniques to sell their products. 
http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/ 
 
Grammar Unit
Parent Help 
This link is geared more towards parents.  It gives several different fun ways to help your student with grammar at home. 
http://math-and-reading-help-for-kids.org/middle_school_grammar_games.html 
 
Homework Spot-Grammar 
This site is for students and includes a lot of great examples and helpful tips whenever you get stuck on a grammar topic. 
http://homeworkspot.com/high/english/ 
 
FunBrain Grammar Games

Students are familiar with funbrain and love the games, so here is a fun game dealing with grammar to help you review or get more practice.

http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html 
 
Romeo and Juliet Unit
Searchable E-Text

Wish you had a copy of the story at home so that you can finish up your homework assignment or perhaps scan it before the test?  Here is the link for you.  This link provides the complete text and also includes a handy feature that allows you to search the text.

http://www.online-literature.com/shakespeare/romeo_and_juliet/2/ 
 
Shakespeare Illustrated

This site gives you an illustrated version of the play.  It will help you picture the text, which may make it easier to comprehend.

http://http://shakespeare.emory.edu/illustrated_playdisplay.cfm?playid=26 
 
Which Romeo and Juliet Character Are You?

A little Shakespeare fun!  Take this quiz to find out which character in the famous tragedy you are?

http://http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/roxo/which-romeo-and-juliet-character-are-you/ 
 
Folger Shakespeare Library

All you ever want to know about Shakespeare all in one place.  Includes pictures and details about Shakespeare's life as well as summaries for ALL Shakespeare plays.

http://http://www.folger.edu/Content/Discover-Shakespeare/Shakespeares-Works/The-Plays/Romeo-and-Juliet.cfm 

 



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