ENGLISH CLASS GRAMMAR, STUDY SKILLS, AND WRITING RELATED SITES
Purdue University's New OWL
This is the homepage for the University of Purdue's online writing lab, one of the first resources of its kind. From here, you can find information about "The Writing Process," "General Academic Writing," and "Grammar & Mechanics." "The MLA Style Guide for Research Papers" is also shown here.
University of Wisconsin
This is UW's on-line writing lab. Under "Finishing Your Writing" in the section called "Stages of Writing," you'll find a great checklist of 12 common editing errors. Like any OWL (on-line writing lab), there are also lots of other areas to investigate.
B. J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
This directory of over 700 homework-related links is arranged in caregories. It was created by a boy and his dad in 1996. B.J.'s site and many others can be found through DiscoverySchool.com. Look for "Homework Helpers" on the left hand side of the homepage.
Guide to Grammar and Writing Index
This is an online grammar book that will help you learn about almost anything related to grammar or writing. You can also access quizzes to see if you understand numerous topics.
Speaking of Language
There's lots here also! Palindromes, idioms and phrases, misspelled words...lots of help understanding how to manipulate our wonderful language.
How to Study.com
This site has lots of very useful information to help improve your study skills and test taking strategies.
Study Guides and Strategies
This is a good site to learn about reading, studying, writing, preparing for tests, and participating in class. The studying and test taking tips are especially helpful.
Fact Monster
This site has lots of general information.
Judy Vorfield's Webgrammar
This is another grammar review site. She has lots of links.
Grammar Rock
Here you can listen to and find the lyrics to the famous ABC television Sscholastic Rock cartoons. They can help you learn grammar.
The Five Paragraph Essay
In general, when you are asked to write an essay, this is the basic model you will be expected to use. This site takes some of the mystery out of developing a longer essay model.
The Five Paragraph Essay
This is another site to help teach the structure of developing an essay.
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
No matter what kind of essay or report you have to write, you will find the guide here. The Writing Assistant will help you understand what you need to consider before you begin writing.
Guide to Writing a Basic Essay
This site will not only explain how to write the basic essay, but it will also give you more links to both writing and grammar sites.
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