Miss Davies' Language Arts Web Links

Language Web Links

The Alphabet Superhighway: This language and writing site targets upper elementary school and middle school students. Contains lesson plans and a literary magazine for students. The Alphabet Superhighway is under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Education's READ*WRITE*NOW! Initiative. Text, illustrations; Main page.; http://www.ash.udel.edu/ash/; Wild World of Words learning activities; http://www.ash.udel.edu/ash/misc/nph-fm1.cgi?/ash/challenge/index.html; Teacher's Lounge; http://www.ash.udel.edu/ash/misc/nph-fm1.cgi?/ash/teacher/index.html

The Animal Alphabet: Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an animal. Clicking on that animal will take you to a page with an illustration, a couplet, and some information on the species shown, plus links to other pertinent sites. Text, illustrations
Hillside Elementary School's Book Reviews: This collection of reviews covers a variety of children's books written by elementary school students. Many of the titles seem to be targeted for upper elementary school kids. Text
Kid's Clubhouse: Contains lots of activities, divided by grade levels. Includes weekly logic problems/brain teasers and discussions of kids' books. By the Houghton Mifflin Company. Text, graphics
Vocabulary: Includes a section for upper elementary students. Site aims to encourage the augmentation of vocabulary through the use of word puzzles. Text, illustrations