Resources

Resources There are tons of resources available to students to help them study and prepare for class. Throughout the year, I recommend you check out these pages when you need some extra help or just want to grow as a student. Sometimes, these pages will provide opportunities for extra credit, so always keep an eye out!

__Grammar Growth__  Grammar Gorillas : Play games to help you brush up on your grammar and writing skills. Grammar Bites : Get information on grammar, practice exercises, and tips for writing. Guide to Grammar and Writing : Interactive quizzes on all areas of grammar and writing. Grammar Safari : Explore the internet through this site while enhancing your grammar skills. Purdue Online Writing Lab : Exercises in grammar and a writing handbook. [|SB Public Library Learning Express Library] : Take practice grammar quizzes (must create a username).

__Reading Reviews__  SBHS Book Looks : Check out reviews written by students from our own school. Young Adult Book Reviews : Read reviews of books geared towards young adults. TeenReads : Get reviews of books, participate in discussion groups, and explore the world of books.

__Research and Databases__  SBHS Library Databases : Find articles and research on all topics. SBHS Library E-Books : Find many of the library's reference books in electronic format. [|SB Public Library] : If you have a library card (get one if you don't!), you can use this site to access all databases. SBHS Research Format : Tips on MLA format and proper research etiquette. Purdue Online Writing Lab : Help with MLA format and research tips.

__Projects Beyond the Boring__ // (many of these sites require the creation of an account) // [|Wordle]: Take a piece of writing and create a collage of the words used. [|Voicethread]: Add your voice to pictures to create a more interesting slideshow of pictures. [|Glogster]: Create a virtual poster that includes text, pictures, videos, and links to other sites. [|Go!Animate]: Create and direct your own cartoons and characters. [|BitStrips for Schools]: Create your own characters and comic strips. [|Animoto]: Select pictures and the website will create a film for you using those pictures. [|Cast Book Builder]: Create your own books with pictures and your voice narrating the text. 


 * For more sites, visit the following sites:** Cool Tools for Schools [|Go 2 Web 2.0]