Here are some helpful links for seventh & eighth graders:
Shelfari- an online bookshelf and discussion forum we will use in class.
The Stacks- This Scholastic website has games for reading and writing, as well as quizzes kids can take anytime. Also, lots of great information about new Young Adult books!
Nativity Home Page- Click here to easily navigate to the school website.
Half.com-- great, current books for half the price!
Dance Mat Typing-- Modeled after Dance, Dance Revolution, this free typing game, takes you through various levels of skill. Funded by the BBC, this game is fun and helpful!
Free Rice Vocabulary Game- For each vocab word you answer correctly, the UN World Food Programme will donate 20 grains of rice to those in need.
Test your comma knowledge!- Based on the incredible success of Lynne Truss's Eats, Shoot and Leaves, this game tests your knowledge on comma usage.
Are you a TRUE grammarian? Take this quiz to test your mechanics and usage knowledge.