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http://www.sparknotes.com/
The Cliff Notes of the 21st Century - enough said! (free but you are bombarded by ads)
http://www.myfakewall.com/ Sample lesson plan based on Twitter but which can be modified for use with My Fake Wall
An alternativeUsing Microblogging and Social Networking to writing about a literary figure, use this website to challenge your students to create a fake FB wall. Get them to step into the shoes of their character; what are their interests, who would they friend, what places have they visited? This could be a long term research project or a one day quickie, depending on what you request. Just be sure to give them specific guidelines for your expectations.
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Inferencing - resource collection with supporting materials
http://www.mrscassel.com/helpful_handouts.htm - AA collection of and writing.
http://www.listenaminute.com/ 437 Listenings: 9-Page Handouts & Online Quizzes - Listen Up!

Listening Comprehension Recordings with Quizzes/Handouts

Hash tags for writing teachers -
#engchat, #etymology #english #grammar #adollit
http://www.firstcarstory.com/ - students can write about their first real car or what they predict their first car will be like. Interactive web site animates the story!

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{Contemporary Vocabulary.docx}

The HatchetHatchet by Gary
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Rubrics for project-based learning, all grade levels
http://code.google.com/more/table/ - Check out Google's own version of the periodic table showing all their apps and products!
www.sciencewithmrnoon.com - - Lesson plans,

Rubrics for project-based learning, all grade levels
http://code.google.com/more/table/ - Check out Google's own version of the periodic table showing all their apps and products!
www.sciencewithmrnoon.com - Lesson plans, worksheets, cool labs, and powerpoints for middle/school high school

{Vocabulary Professional Appearance.docx}
{Vocabulary 1-17 Interpersonal Communication.docx}
{InterpersonalAndCommunicationProcess-1.ppt}