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June 2008
Hypertextopia
by knann
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Hypertextopia is a space where you can read and write stories for the internet. On the surface, it looks like a mind-map, but it embeds a word-processor, and allows you to publish your stories like a blog.
It's designed to facilitate the writing of axial hypertexts by making a distinction between the fragments (essential elements) and the shards (minor, but enriching elements) of a story. You write in Hypertextopia by dragging the fragment arrow (the large one) or the shard arrow (the small one) and dropping them onto other fragments and shards, or onto empty space.
Wordle: using word clouds in a lesson
by knann
Nice example of how to use wordle in the classroom as a pre-reading strategy.
December 2007
LoudLit.org
by knann
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LoudLit.org is committed to delivering public domain literature paired with high quality audio performances. We pair together great literature and accompanying audio.
Putting the text and audio together, readers can learn spelling, punctuation and paragraph structure by listening and reading masterpieces of the written word. Read and listen via your web browser or on your mp3 player.
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September 2007
Poetry Outloud
by knann
Hear British poets read 21 of their own poems, including, incredibly, Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 1890 reading of "The Charge of the Light Brigade," as recorded by agents of Thomas Alva Edison on one of the inventor's wax cylinders. Other poets include notables such as Ogden Nash, Ted Hughes, Sylvia Plath, and Stevie Smith. Each poem is briefly introduced with information about the poet and the background of the poem. And the British speech patterns will be eye-opening for your students. Real Audio required
Using Apostrophes Tutorial
by knann
Interactive tutorial for use of possessive and contracted apostrophes
July 2007
CyberEnglish9
by knann
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Freshman English class online. Students maintain a journal, publish all assignments online, and contribute to a classroom wiki.
June 2007
DailyLit: Read books by email and RSS.
by knann
Read the classics in your RSS reader. Get he installments (chapters) daily, on weekdays only, or on M-W-F.
April 2007
OttoBib - Free Automatic Bibliography Generator. Fast! MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian
by knann
& 1 other
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USE the ISBN number for your book to get the MLA citation
March 2007
GoogleLit Trips
by knann
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A Different Way to Read Great Literature!
This site is an experiment in teaching great literature in a very different way. Using Google Earth, students discover where in the world the greatest road trip stories of all time took place... and so much more!
January 2007
MapMyWord Graphic Dictionary & Thesaurus - The Free Vocabulary Builder Tool
by knann
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MapMyWord is an interactive graphic dictionary and thesaurus, which dynamically draws color-coded representation of words, relationships (16 types), and meanings in radial clickable graphs. The g, s, t superscripts denote words suitable for GRE, SAT, and TOEFL levels, respectively. Special editable features include Pronunciation, Wordlist Difficulty Setting, Next Word Randomization, Spelling Suggestions, Sample Usage mini-Messages, and Clickable Nodes and Words.
Where can I use MapMyWord?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Maine Historical Society Web Site
by knann
This website examines Longfellow's life and work, his homes and his family. It includes a searchable database of his poems, lesson plans for teachers, a filmography, and more. Rediscover why Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was America's most beloved nineteenth-century poet.
December 2006
Number2.com :: Free Online Test Prep
by knann
SAT, ACT, GRE, VOCAB
Number2.com's online test preparation courses are totally free! By creating an account you can access a customized course that includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student's ability level, a vocabulary builder, and more...
JakesOnline!-Photostory 3 Tutorials
by knann
Photostory 3 is a free download from Microsoft that can be used in digital storytelling projects with excellent results. Photostory requires Microsoft XP and Windows Media Player 10. Includes a tutorial handout as well as screencasts for each step of the digital storytelling process with Photostory 3.
Grammar Games for MS and HS
by knann
Interactive games for middle,hs,and ESL students. Covers lots of specific grammar topics that are often confusing for students.
November 2006
Quotiki.com - Search and Share Your Favorite Quotations
by knann
& 4 others
, 2 comments
Great site for finding quotes. Bookmark this!
October 2006
Writing Center Handouts
by knann
Heading off to college? Take AP English. Take a look at the resources for writing at Chapel Hill.
Flocabulary Hip-Hop Music for the Classroom
by knann
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Learn 26 high powered vocabulary words in this one song! Download to to your ipod! Download lyrics and definitions too!
(Only one song is actually free)
ARTSEDGE: Discovering Romeo and Juliet
by knann
A companion site for Romeo and Juliet. Has 4 sections: Shakespear's England, The Story, Connections, and lesson plans.
SAT Vocabulary preparation
by knann
Quick 10 word Vocab quiz to prepare for SAT. Get immediate feedback on each response. Visit it everyday for vocab power!
HTI American Verse Project
by knann
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The American Verse Project was a collaborative project between the University of Michigan Humanities Text Initiative (HTI) and the University of Michigan Press. The project assembled an electronic archive of volumes of American poetry prior to 1920.
Book Review Podcast - New York Times
by knann
Every week, Book Review Editor Sam Tanenhaus talks to authors, critics, editors and best-seller columnist Dwight Garner about new books. The files below are in mp3 format, and instructions for subscribing to the weekly podcast are below. Use Google Reader as an easy way to subscribe without having to download the podcast (unless you want to!)
