Here are some FANTASTIC resources!
Throughout the year, and even beyond, you might need a "one-stop-shop" for
all of your English needs. Below, please find reliable, scholarly resources
that I hope will help you.
A special shout-out to all Marian grads who are still using this site
throughout college! Please know, I'm only an email away should you need any
help with your writing! (Call it the "Marian Advantage!")
I am testing out a new program available which allows students to
save their work to an internet based "locker" which is accessible
from any computer with internet access! Often, students save
work to their computer drive here at school, but cannot access
that from home. Jump drives become lost or damaged. This will
allow a safe place to store work, and access it from anywhere!
JUNIORS - Your ID# is your firstinitiallastname2011.marian (for
example, Nick Adams is nadams2011.marian). It is similar to your
network log in, except there is no period between your last name
and the graduation year. Your password is your student ID# (just
like your network login.) When you work with files, please ALSO
save your work to your network drive or jump drive, just as a
safe back-up. WE ARE WORKING WITH THIS SYSTEM ON A TRIAL BASIS
ONLY AT THIS TIME - so it is very important that you not only
have back-up copies of your work elsewhere, but also give me
honest feedback about this system!
Digital School Lockers
A tried and true website - used most often by college students in
the wee
hours of the morning. If I have any questions, I often start
here at the
OWL (online writing lab)
MLA/APA 2009 Formatting and Style Guide
American Literature (Junior Level Textbook)online resource. Use
student
access code: MCDB7CIJVTGHL
http://www.classzone.com
Vocabulary Workshop Online: online test preparation, including
iWords for
level F. Level G students will have to settle for reading the
words to
themselves :)
http://www.sadlier-oxford.com
Want to brush up on your grammar? Of course you do! This is a
great link -
and has online quizzes...perfect for that next English-themed
party you want
to host.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
ALL STUDENTS: keep this link handy! Pack it away with you for
college -
it's a great quick-reference for writing papers.
Common Errors in English
Enter here to explore Arthurian legend in depth! We will only be
able to
cover a fraction of Arthurian references in class...this site is
amazing!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/LaunchPad/Launch-Arthur_Legend.html
EServer Poetry Collection
Check out this great arcade game and we'll see....I just like
throwing those
ninja stars at words and hearing the ninja music....
So, you think you're a NINJA?
Academy of American Poets
Listen to recorded poetry!
Poetry Poetry
The Atlantic Monthly's Poetry Page
Poetry Magazine
A magazine for creative fiction, non-fiction and poetry
The Pittsburg Quarterly
Publications Students: Use this link to access YearTech. Your
user id and
password will be distributed in class.
https://yearbookavenue.jostens.com/
Grammar Exercises! We will be using these in class to put your
grammar
knowledge to the test...
http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm
We will also be using these in class....
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm
LINK to Turn It In.com. DO NOT EVER DELETE A PAPER! You just
might be required to present a graded research essay for college
application purposes!
http://www.turnitin.com
LINK to wonderful, concise explanations of grammar rules. There
are also
interactive games - just like chomp-chomp.com - that will help
reinforce!
http://devweb.uvsc.edu/owl/info/handouts.html
Need help getting through Of Mice and Men? Check out this site
for help!
The novel is broken down by chapter for easy access. This site
won't spoon-
feed you with interpretations - but it will help you identify key
issues
within the story. Excellent resource!
Of Mice and Men Survival Guide