Student+Resources

This list will grow as the year goes on, but here are a few resources that you can use for class and for random entertainment:

Having trouble with grammar? Visit this website for an overview of grammar basics. [|Grammar Help: English Plus]

Need ideas for writing? Need ideas for articles to post? Need ideas? The New York Times is an invaluable resource. [|New York Times]

You may think that the National Geographic has nothing to do with English class- but you are wrong! The National Geographic is a great resource for you to find interesting articles to post and discuss. Also- it has photographs that make your jaw drop. [|National Geographic]

USA Today is a great resource for news, but it is also a great resource for photo journalism and editorial cartoons. Look under the "Photos" heading and find ideas and humor galore! [|USA Today]

Spark Notes is a very very useful supplement to reading a novel. If you are ever confused about a chapter, passage, character or theme, Spark Notes can clarify. But please note---THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU DON'T HAVE TO READ. [|Spark Notes]

Some more grammar tips. [|English Grammar]

By the time you graduate the OWL at Purdue should be your best friend. The OWL has pages dedicated to helping students with grammar, citations, and formatting. [|The OWL]

Want to publish your writing? Or simply read other teens' writing? Check out the "Teen Ink" literary magazine. [|Teen Ink Literary Magazine]