English Language Arts and Reading

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Helpful Resources

Literature/Language Arts

Aesop's Fables Online Collection - includes over 660 fables indexed in table format

American Folkfore - collection of American folklore including myths and legends, tall tales, ghost stories, and famous characters

Bartleby.com - great books online

Between the Lions - companion site to the PBS series featuring children's literature

Grammar Rock - from Schoolhouse Rock, provides catchy tunes and lyrics for grammar practice

Guide to Grammar and Style and Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors - by Jack Lynch - grammatical rules, comments on style, and suggestions for usage

Guide to Grammar and Writing - comprehensive guide includes definitions, examples, quizzes, and an Ask Grammar section

The Poets' Corner - searchable comprehensive poetry collection

Purdue's Online Writing Lab - contains handouts, workshops, and links to other writing sites

English Grammar - free video lessons, exercises and much more.

TEKS for Elementary ELA
TEKS for Middle School ELA
TEKS for High School ELA
TEKS for Other High School ELA and Reading Classes
Texas Education Agency-TEKS
TEKS Resource System