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Teach language, vocabulary and listening comprehension with Celebrity Vocab clips! [1:42]
Collection of children's books online. Some of the books are "Talking books," and children can create their own story by using Adlib and even have the story read back to them.
The BBC helps you learn how to type or just improve on the typing skills you already have in this introduction to touch typing. There are 12 levels to master, then you can test your speed. Teaches correct finger placement.
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize focusing on specific forms of writing, this site discusses describing scenes as a type of descriptive writing. W.9-10.3d Precise/sensory details
Tutorial on newspapers. Looks at types of newspapers, the language of newspapers, news sources, what has news value, marketing, distribution, circulation, readership, online newspapers, editorial stance, ownership of newspapers, and regulation of them. Includes a glossary and a multiple-choice test.
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize, this site goes over several tips involved in writing a play, including information on the specific layout of the script.
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize, this site goes over several tips relating to writing the introduction of a discursive essay. Five separate methods are described, including provocative, balanced, illustration, and anecdote.
This site goes over several tips involved in writing a particular point of view, or narrative perspective, including first person and third person.
As part of a review and close reading section of BBC Bitesize, this site presents an overview of various purposes of reading, including a five-bullet point explanation of reading purposes.
The BBC offers quick (bitesize) activities, revision options, and quizzes on a variety of writing skills, covering writing arguments, writing factual documents, and writing stories.
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize, this site goes over several tips involved in writing a a script. The information includes plot, radio script, sound effects, and TV or film script.
As part of the BBC's Skillswise unit, this resource covers the basics of separating fact from opinion through a worksheet, a factsheet, and a quiz.
As part of the BBC's Skillwise unit on listening, this site focuses on the various types of listening. As learning tools, the site includes a factsheet, a worksheet, a quiz, and a game.
This BBC Skillswise introduction to editing and proofreading shows how to check spelling and grammar at different stages of writing. Includes nine downloadable practice sheets for different stages and types of writing. [1:04]
As part of the BBC's Skillwise unit, this site focuses on using various ways of writing for different purposes. For learning tools, the site includes a worksheet, a factsheet, and a quiz.
Breakdown of different eras covered in the Old Testament. Covers kings, patriarch, and historical events in relation to specific books of the Old Testament.
This excellent biography focuses on Milton Acorn's accomplishments and those factors that influenced his growth as a poet. A bibliography of his works is also provided.
In this interview with Margaret Laurence in 1979, she talks of her early influences and her beliefs about writing.
This activity introduces letter blends both with index cards/flashcards and reenforcement with students highlighting the blends on individual word lists.