1. Web English Teacher (http://www.webenglishteacher.com )
This resource has lesson plans, discussion questions, ideas for differentiation, and media resources that I use on a regular basis in my classes. It even contains specific information for AP and IB instruction. In the last few weeks I have found higher level discussion questions for Invisible Man on this site and a great explanation of 7 critical lenses that I plan to use with Like Water for Chocolate. This site is a free resource.
2. AP Central (http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/)
This is an invaluable resource for my AP classes. I can access practice free response questions, rubrics, and actual student samples. I use these to have my students prepare for the exam and to have them self-evaluate and revise their work. This site also includes many professional resources, including the AP Teacher Community, where you can network with AP teachers from all over the world to discuss materials, topics, course requirements, etc. This site is a free resource.
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Turnitin (www.turnitin.com)
Many people may assume that this site is just a plagiarism checker, but it is actually a great formative tool for students. I have my students submit their first drafts and print their reports to use during writing conferences. These reports include an originality score and a grammar checking tool. Students can use both to revise and correct before submitting a final version of their essays. Unfortunately, this site is not free. Several textbook companies, however, are beginning to include this site (or similar sites) with the purchase of language arts
This resource has lesson plans, discussion questions, ideas for differentiation, and media resources that I use on a regular basis in my classes. It even contains specific information for AP and IB instruction. In the last few weeks I have found higher level discussion questions for Invisible Man on this site and a great explanation of 7 critical lenses that I plan to use with Like Water for Chocolate. This site is a free resource.
2. AP Central (http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/)
This is an invaluable resource for my AP classes. I can access practice free response questions, rubrics, and actual student samples. I use these to have my students prepare for the exam and to have them self-evaluate and revise their work. This site also includes many professional resources, including the AP Teacher Community, where you can network with AP teachers from all over the world to discuss materials, topics, course requirements, etc. This site is a free resource.
3. …show more content…
Turnitin (www.turnitin.com)
Many people may assume that this site is just a plagiarism checker, but it is actually a great formative tool for students. I have my students submit their first drafts and print their reports to use during writing conferences. These reports include an originality score and a grammar checking tool. Students can use both to revise and correct before submitting a final version of their essays. Unfortunately, this site is not free. Several textbook companies, however, are beginning to include this site (or similar sites) with the purchase of language arts