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All About Literature: Authors, E-texts, and Book Discussions
Poetry
Center
At this
site, you can read poetry by both classic and contemporary poets and
essays and advice from the poets themselves. You can also discuss
your favorite writers, poems, and your own writing with other
students from all over the world.
Voices
from the Gaps: Women Writers of Color
This
University of Minnesota site focuses on the lives and works of North
American women writers of color. You will find author pages that
include biographical, critical, and bibliographical information;
images and quotes pertinent to the writer's life and works; and
links to other resources on the Web.
The Children’s
Literature Web Guide
The Children’s Literature Web Guide gathers and categorizes
the growing number of Internet resources related to books
for children and young adults. It includes links to authors
and stories on the Web, as well as lists of book awards, a
discussion forum, and other helpful links.
Index
to Internet Sites: Children’s and Young Adults’ Authors &
Illustrators
This
site gathers a wealth of information about children's and young
adults' authors and illustrators, including links to author
interviews and Web pages.
AuthorChats
Ever
wish you could ask your favorite author a question? Then log on to
AuthorChats, a Web site that hosts online moderated discussions
between authors of children's and young adult's literature and
students interested in their work.
National
Book Foundation: The Books That Changed My
Life
This
site sponsored by the National Book Foundation and Borders Books
brings you interviews with twelve National Book Award winners, in
which the authors discuss their own work and the books that changed
their lives.
University
of Virginia's Modern English Collection
This
site gives you access to a collection of over 51,000 works of
fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, letters, newspapers,
manuscripts, and illustrations from the year 1500 to the present. A
helpful feature is the search engine which can sort through the
texts by subject area, such as women writers or Native American
literature.
Bartleby.com
Through
this site, you can access a wide variety of novels, short stories,
plays, poems, and works of nonfiction. Authors from Emily Dickinson
to Agatha Christie to W. E. B. DuBois are represented here.
A
& E Book Club
At this
site, you can read about and discuss classic and contemporary
fiction. This Month contains online discussions of a monthly
reading selection; What People Are Reading reveals what
select stars are reading; and Name That Book challenges you
to identify books based on selected quotations.
Biography
Book Club
This
book club focuses on biographical and autobiographical works. You
can read about the monthly selection, join online discussion groups,
read book reviews from Biography Magazine, and find out what
books famous writers are reading.
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On Speaking and Listening
Great
American Speeches
This PBS
site presents a rich collection of U.S. speech texts by historical
figures such as Booker T. Washington and Bill Clinton. Click on the
Speech Archive for a list of the entire collection. The texts
for some important speeches are enhanced with background information
and photos as well as audio and video clips. You can also practice
your presentation skills with the Wordsmith Challenge or try
delivering a speech using a teleprompter at Could You Be A
Politician?
Virtual
Presentation Assistant
This
site, sponsored by the University of Kansas, is an excellent online
tutorial on preparing and presenting a speech or other oral
presentation.
Speaker's
Anxiety
Making a
presentation before an audience can be intimidating, but using
specific strategies can alleviate the nervousness associated with
speaker's anxiety. Go to this Web site to learn more about these
techniques and turn apprehension into confidence.
International
Listening Association
Sponsored by the International Listening Association, the
site is dedicated to the study, development, and teaching of
listening skills and techniques. Practice your listening skills with
exercises and learn ways to identify and improve poor listening
habits.
Seven
Keys to Listening
This
site contains an outline of seven techniques to improve your ability
to listen well and wisely; anecdotes and stories reinforce the
suggestions.
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In the News
Arts
& Letters Daily
This
site includes an abundance of links to important newspapers,
magazines, journals, news services, book reviews, columnists, search
engines, utilities, and amusements. Lead-ins to articles of note,
new books, essays and opinions-with links to the online source
page-are updated daily. This source is invaluable for keeping up
with what is happening in the world of language, literature, the
arts, criticism, and culture.
The
New York Times Learning Network
Here you
can reflect on the past with daily historical facts, stay current
with news summaries, and test your knowledge with current-events
quizzes.
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Reference Materials and Resources
Britannica.com
This
site is invaluable for Internet research. You can access the entire
Encyclopædia Britannica, read articles selected from
more than seventy of the world's top magazines as well as daily news
postings from the Washington Post, and link to thousands of
the Web's best sites.
The
Language Center at Merriam-Webster Online
You'll
find more than just word definitions, synonyms, idioms, and related
words using this online dictionary and thesaurus. Have some fun
while improving your vocabulary, spelling skills, and knowledge of
the English language with Word Games, Word of the Day,
and transcripts of the daily radio broadcast "Word for the
Wise."
Information
Please Kids' Almanac
The
almanacs, dictionary, encyclopedia, and atlas available at this site
provide access to thousands of facts sorted into easy-to-navigate
categories. If you have trouble finding the information you need,
the Homework Helpers in the Homework Center may be able to
help.
Cornell
Theory Center Arts & Social Sciences
Gateway
This
language arts page provides links to a variety of online reference
works, including dictionaries, biographical encyclopedias, thesauri,
and Virtual Facts on File. Also included are links to excellent
elementary, middle, and high school literature book lists.
Encyclopedia
Mythica
This
encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and legends contains over 5700
definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings, and
legendary creatures from all over the world.
Refdesk.com
With
hundreds of sources of information, this award-winning Web site
claims that it's the "single best source for facts on the Net"-and
you just might agree. Links to newspapers and magazines from all
over the world give research a worldwide perspective. And if you
can't find what you're looking for on this page, Refdesk.com
provides links to the Top 10 Search
Engines.
Library
Spot
Browse
the stacks of the world's libraries at this Web site. You'll find
links to school libraries, presidential libraries, and specialized
libraries, as well as a nicely stocked Reference
Desk.
The Internet Public
Library
With an
extensive selection of reference tools, online exhibits, and online
texts, this site is a great starting point for any research or
writing project. You can access newspapers from every state and many
countries as well.
Research-It!
Use the
language, library, and geographical tools on this site to find a
variety of information-from a rhyming word for your poem to a map of
another country. Links to a variety of online reference works, such
as the CIA Factbook, Biographical Dictionary, and
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, make this site a great
resource for research assignments.
Ask
an Expert
At this
site, you can be connected to real world experts "ranging
from astronauts to zookeepers" who will answer your questions for
free. You will find these experts to be excellent resources for
questions not usually addressed in the classroom.
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Using the Internet
Learn
the Net
This Web
site teaches Internet basics in everyday language. From plugging in
a modem to designing a Web page, you'll find help on just about
every Internet topic. Access resources, articles, and tutorials
about the Internet; a helpful Net Glossary is just a click
away if you run across an unfamiliar term.
About
the Internet
This
guide from the Boston Public Library can help every student learn to
use the Internet confidently and safely. Introductory Internet
information and definitions can help the novice surfer, while the
seasoned navigator will find tips on evaluating Internet sources and
providing citations in school reports.
Interactive
Demonstrations of Electronic Research
This
interactive Web site hosted by Colorado State University offers
tutorials on locating resources on the Internet. Topics include tips
for refining searches, evaluating sources, and searching online
databases. You'll also find links to selected library catalogs
available online.
Canlearn
Café's Guide To Online Interaction
Here's
everything you ever wanted to know about virtual conversations.
These guidelines are designed to help you make the most of your
online interactions. The number of Internet discussion groups,
chatters, and distance learners is growing daily. Make sure you know
the ropes by visiting this site before you start talking
online.
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Study Skills
Study
Skills
Did you
know that reading your class notes aloud can help you remember the
information? And would you believe that taking breaks while studying
can actually keep your mind open to learning more? At this Web site,
you'll find these and other great tips and information that may help
you improve your study skills and use your study time more
effectively.
Help
with Your Studies
This
site can help you develop great study skills, prepare for tests,
improve classroom concentration, and improve your memory. If English
is your second language, there's even a section of study tips
especially for you.
The
CalREN Project Study Tips
The
CalREN Project Study Tips Web site is loaded with advice on how to
make the most of your study time. Here you'll learn ways to conquer
procrastination, enhance your listening, and improve your
test-taking skills. If you think your study skills could use
improvement, this site can help you detect the habits you need to
change.
Homeworkhelp.com
On this
site, you'll find interactive and multimedia lessons in a variety of
subject areas, including middle school and high school English. Also
included are drills to improve study skills and test
performance.
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College Preparation and Career Opportunities
CollegePrep
101
If
you're starting to think about college, be sure to spend some time
at this site. It's packed with information on a wide range of
topics, including admission standards, financial aid, and the
application process. Click on the Standardized Tests link for
answers to frequently asked questions about the SAT and ACT tests.
The discussion includes information about how to prepare for the
tests and what to expect on test day.
The
College Board
There's
no question about it-the more you know about college board tests,
the better prepared you will be to take them. This site will help
you gain that knowledge. Click on For Students to begin your
search for information on the AP, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and CLEP
exams.
Colleges
and Universities
At this
U.S. News Online site, you can begin to narrow the field of choices
for a college or university. Schools are ranked by a variety of
criteria, including by academic subject, best value, or location.
You can also find information on community colleges, as well as tips
on identifying interests and skills, obtaining financial aid, and
finding internships.
Campus Tours
This site allows visitors to take virtual tours of college
and university campuses, even providing Live College Webcams
to show what's happening at your school of choice right now! You'll
also find links to other useful Web sites and resources for
college-bound high school students.
Student
Financial Aid
At this
site, the U.S. Department of Education provides information about
how to secure financial aid for college. You may even complete an
application online. The site also contains an extensive college
search section that discusses everything from location and programs
to costs associated with tuition, room and board, and
textbooks.
International
Study and Travel Center
Hoping
to study abroad during your college years? Then check out this site
dedicated to finding international opportunities for college
students and others. Here you'll find information about study-abroad
programs, financial assistance, work options, and travel tips. Bon
voyage!
Military
Career Guide Online
With the
opportunity for paid training and the experience that follows, the
United States military is one postgraduate option to consider. At
this site, you will find descriptions of 152 enlisted and officer
occupations and discussions of the training, advancement, and
educational opportunities that come with each job type. Begin by
clicking on the links to go to the home page of each branch of the
military.
Job
Corps
Visit
this site to learn more about Job Corps, the nation's largest
education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16
through 24. Find out whether Job Corps' academic programs-sometimes
leading to a GED degree-and vocational training are right for
you.
The
Employment Guide’s Career Web
This
site offers a job database as well as career advice on everything
from choosing a career path to writing a resume, interviewing, and
conducting a job.
Virtual
Interviewing Assistant
Learn
about strategies for taking part in different types of interviews,
read articles about interviewing from a variety of respected
publications, and link to a number of job-related Web
sites.
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Volunteering
National
4-H Council
Learn
about the exciting programs and opportunities for young people that
this nonprofit educational organization offers. While 4-H has a
strong tradition in agriculture, it has diversified into a wide
range of subjects such as computers, science, and public
speaking.
Sierra
Club
The
mission of the Sierra Club is to explore, enjoy, and protect the
wild places of the earth. Discover how volunteers can help protect
and restore the quality of our environment.
Habitat
for Humanity International
This
organization's Web site explains how volunteers are utilized to help
build decent, affordable housing for families in
need.
Special
Olympics International
Visit
this site to learn about the Special Olympics-an international
program that provides athletic training and competition for
individuals with mental retardation.
American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The ASPCA is dedicated to protecting the welfare of animals.
Learn how you can help the organization in its mission to offer
refuge, medical care, and a second chance at life for unwanted and
abused animals.
Girl
Scouts of America
Read all
about the Girl Scouts of America, an organization that provides
girls from all segments of society with a chance to develop
potential, make friends, and become a vital part of the
community.
Boy
Scouts of America
This
program for boys and young men builds character, provides training
in responsible and active citizenship, and promotes physical
fitness. Log on to the site to read about the organization's
goals.
Landmark
Volunteers
This
organization is dedicated to making community service a real
learning experience for its volunteers. High school students work
for two weeks at one of several historical, cultural, environmental,
or social service institutions around the
country.
AmeriCorps
In this program, people of all ages and backgrounds can earn
money for education in exchange for a year of service. The
organization serves a variety of community needs, from housing
renovation to child immunization to neighborhood
policing.
City
Year
Read
about City Year, an organization whose members work with service
organizations and corporations to combat illiteracy, teach HIV/AIDS
awareness, help prevent violence, renovate outdoor and indoor
spaces, promote youth development, and address many other social
needs.
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