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Useful Links

For All Grades
For Sophomores   
For Seniors
Turnitin - online plagiarism prevention
I am most impressed by students with integrity because it more more highly and accurately of a person than any excellent test scores. Plagiarism is a very serious offense and violators will be dealt accordingly. I know it is tempting, but show me what you know not how well you can copy. Always give credit to source by using correct MLA citatation, see writing.
Odyssey
Theoi Greek Mythology - explore mythology    Quick and easy "guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures (theres) and heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion."
Peruses Encyclopedia - Homer - about the author
Detailed entry on Homer and his masterpieces Iliad and Odyssey and the influences they had since.
The Odyssey Interactive Quiz - just for fun
Lead Odysseus through his odyssey by choosing the right answers.
Beowulf
Vocabulary
WORD of the Day - Presented by NYtimes           Having a limited vocabulary will greatly stifle your success as a student. Use this website to learn and USE new words. Reading books will also help accomplish this goal.
Online Etymology Dictionary - the history
English is a difficult and confusing language. At the same time, each word has interesting and unique background, some as old as 2000 years old. Find out the story and it may help you understand, remember and use the words better.  


Literary Terms
Gale Cengage Learning - Glossary of Terms
Visual Salt - A Glossary of Literary Terms
Undergraduate Writing Center - Definitions of Poetic Devices
 
 
Writing
Writing is not easy for anyone. There is always something to learning, and fortunately, everyone  can and do improve with practice. Use these free writing help and teaching resources often. It has everything from step by step help on writing and MLA
The writing Center - at the UNC, Chapel
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The Writer's Workshop - U. of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
The Writing Center - U. of Wisconsin, Madison
 
 
Reading
I'm terribly sadden  by the fact that students are losing out on the true beauty and benefits of reading. Why should you read?   Our experiences in this time time is limited. We cannot experience everything, everywhere, and everyone the world has to offer; however, books will overcome our limitations and broaden our perspectives. Added benefit? Research indicates that reading and writing is a reciprocal process: read more = write better. Plus, it's just fun. The key is to find a book you will enjoy. It's out there.
Reading List - suggested for High School (Grades 9–12)
101 Great Books - for College-Bound Readers