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Below is a list of links related to all aspects of the written and spoken word. It is my hope that you will take time to investigate these links and discover information vital to your continued growth as writers, readers, and speakers. Occassionally, we will also use some of these links as part of in-class activities.
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Rules for Writers
This is the companion web site for Diana Hacker's Rules of Writers, the required writing text for all students at McQuaid Jesuit High School. This is the place to go for additional writing and grammar exercises, sample essays, additional writing guides, etc. Sophomores in particular will utilize this web site as part of in-class and out-of-class work. |
Paradign Online Writing Assistant
A rich and helpful site dealing with the various stages of the writing process for different types of assignments. A definite place to stop to explore strategies to help you with everything from pre-writing to organization to revision. |
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| Reference |
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Merriam-Webster Online
A quick click is all it takes to gain access to one of the best dictionaries on the web. |
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| Poetry |
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Poetry 180
A project of the Library of Congress and former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins, Poetry 180 has collected a database of poems judged accessible to high school students, one for each day of the school year. So, start your day right with a little verse. |
The Favorite Poems Project
The brainchild of former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky, the Favorite Poems Project collects thousands of American's reflections on their favorite poems. The highlight of this site is a series of web videos of both famous and average Americans reading and discussing their favorite poems. |
The Academy of American Poets
One of the best web sites with which to study the past, present, and future of American poetry. Here you can learn about famous and contemporary poets, download copies of poems, learn about new poetry books being published, keep track of important dates in the history of American poetry, and find out about poetry events near you. A definite must-visit. |
Poetry Daily
Get a little fix of poetry everyday! This sight highlights a poem/poet of the day, keeping poetry fans aware of the pulse of contemporary poetry. |
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| Vocabulary |
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Vocab Test.com
This website offers a variety of on-line quizzes that correspond with each unit of the Sadlier-Oxford vocabulary books. A great study tool for reviewing for individual unit or cumulative vocabulary tests. |
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Mr. Siuda's Website
McQuaid Jesuit High School
1800 South Clinton
Rochester, NY 14607
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