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 how to clearly convey their ideas. This transition can prove to be a challenge, but fortunately, the Internet offers an endless supply of resources for students, parents and those teachers responsible for guiding them through. This Web guide cuts through the clutter to find informative reference sites, curriculum guidelines and additional practice for those who may need it.
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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 links below can help you strengthen these skills as well as offer extra practice for when class work is not enough.
Dulcinea's Insight
- 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, but make sure to double-check anything you find online with a source you know and trust.
- If buying new books or making it to the library doesn’t quite fit into your schedule, don’t worry. There are plenty of free online book and short story collections like Bibliomania (described in further detail below) that you can access for free.
- 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 (the CRLS Research Guide and How to Study are two good ones).
Dulcinea's Picks
Help for young writers …
Fact Monster
is an easy-to-use resource for middle school students. The “Word Wise” section has content about books, language and mythology, including helpful grammar and spelling tips.
The 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 to find appropriate reading material.
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.
For online games and activities …
FunBrain.com
offers a giant selection of games and activities for a little extra help outside of the classroom.
The Glynn County School System
has put together a collection of game and educational activity sites for a little extra grammar and reading practice, mixed in with a little fun.
Resources for Middle School English Teachers
Middle school English teachers have an endless supply of resource and community sites to choose ... read more »
Parent Resources for Middle School English
Parents can continue their children’s education at home with the help of a variety of ... read more »
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