Middle School English
Taking the lessons of elementary school language arts a step further, middle school English asks students to take a closer look at what they read and clearly convey their ideas. Fortunately, the Internet offers an endless supply of resources for students, parents and teachers. Use the Middle School English Web Guide to cut through the clutter and find informative reference sites, curriculum guidelines and additional practice.
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Expand All Guide SectionsStudent Resources for Middle School English
More than just a reading and grammar class, middle school English prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond, including writing assignments and research projects. The student resources for middle school English, below, can help you strengthen these skills and offer extra practice.
Insights for Middle School English Student Resources
- Research is a big part of language arts classes in middle school and beyond, and there are a million Internet tools to help you along the way. Just make sure to double-check anything you find online with a source you know and trust.
- Middle school English classes provide valuable research skills that will be helpful in a variety of subjects in high school and college. There are several sites that offer step-by-step instruction on doing research or studying, regardless of the subject: CRLS Research Guide and How to Study are two good ones.
Top Sites for Middle School English Student Resources
Help for young writers …
Fact Monster
is an easy-to-use resource for middle school students. The Word Wise section has content on books, language and mythology, including helpful grammar and spelling tips.
Guide to Grammar and Writing
is good to have nearby when preparing reports or studying for a test. Use the drop-down menus to find help with punctuation, paragraph development, essay organization and much more.
Help for young readers …
Bibliomania
is the spot for those who just can’t read enough. It’s packed with thousands of books, short stories and articles. Search by author or title.
Book Adventure
helps students, teachers and parents find just the right book to buy or borrow from the library according to a student’s grade, reading level and interest.
International Children's Digital Library
aims to make children's literature from around the world available online for free. Find a book to read based on your age, the length of the book or even the country the book is from.
For online games and activities …
FunBrain.com
offers a giant selection of games and activities for a little extra help outside of the classroom.
Learning Vocabulary Fun
has word jumbles, crossword puzzles, word searches and memory games to help you develop their vocabulary. Choose the topic for the words in each puzzle (for example, animals, emotions, countries and many more) and the level of difficulty.
Resources for Middle School English Teachers
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Parent Resources for Middle School English
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