English

Please contact Angela Singer, Director of ELA, with any questions at asinger@melroseschools.com.

• Any AP ELA English Language and English Literature students who were unable to take the Mock ELA AP exam last week (who would like to take the exam at home) should contact Ms. Singer, and she will provide the exam online to those students. Students who have taken the Mock Exam who would like to receive their scores should also email Ms. Singer for their scores.

• Kahn Academy-Khan Academy does include some English practice in grammar exercises and explanations. This resource represents a good way to review rules and expectations that will improve writing.

• Write the World-Write the World is dedicated to improving the writing of high school students through a global online community and guided interactive process. Young writers are empowered to develop their voices, refine their editing skills, and publish on an international platform. Write the World helps students develop the writing strategies and communication tools essential for success in school, career, and life.

• News ELA-You’ll get over 10,000 texts covering 20+ genres-from fiction and poetry to speeches and primary sources. Students can join individually or through their English classes to discover content by theme, topic, format, and more, plus they’ll get access to curated collections with embedded ELA instructional strategies.

• Middle School Reading Apps and Websites-There's no question middle school can be a big hurdle for readers; students' skills can stagnate and never recover. Thankfully, there are some terrific tech tools out there to help teachers support students' growth. From phonemic awareness to phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, the skills covered in this collection mean you're bound to find the right tool to support your students' needs.

• Ten Best ELA Tools for High School-Analytical skills come to the forefront in high school ELA -- boosting independent and informed thoughts, encouraging appreciation for literature, and allowing for creative self-expression through writing and discussion. High school students need tools that challenge them to dig into text and media for deeper meaning, produce college-ready writing, and improve their organization skills. These 10 great ELA apps and websites accentuate all these areas and more, equipping high school students with the communication skills they'll need to become critical citizens and to succeed in college, careers, and life.

• College Board-Taking a full-length SAT practice test is one of the best ways to simulate test day. Eight official SAT practice tests are available for free, both online and on paper.

Created by the makers of the SAT, each practice test has the same types of questions you'll see on test day. Six of the practice tests have even previously been given as actual SAT exams.

• AP English Language and Composition-Students all have accounts with the AP program. They can take sample tests, work on new questions types to be included in the exam, etc. They can explore essential resources for AP English Language and Composition and prepare for the 2019-2020 school year with instructional resources when they sign into their accounts.

• AP English Literature and Composition-Students all have accounts with the AP program. They can take sample tests, work on essay questions etc. They can explore essential resources for AP English Literature and Composition and prepare for the 2019-2020 school year with instructional resources when they sign into their accounts.

• MCAS Practice Exams-Students who wish to practice with MCAS ELA exams can visit the state website.