This page contains interesting, fun, and informative links related to subjects covered in my eighth grade English classes at the Maria Weston Chapman Middle School in Weymouth, MA..
This page contains interesting, fun, and informative links related to subjects covered in my eighth grade English classes at the Maria Weston Chapman Middle School in Weymouth, MA..
There are links to authors and poets and to sites containing background information about some of the novels that we'll be reading this year, helpful writing resources, a biography/autobiography section, and a few surprises.
If you're not one of my eighth graders, please stay awhile and look around anyway. Explore the Internet Information, Word Fun, and the things to do "When Your Homework Is Done. . . " sections. Don't miss the poems, stories, and essays in the Student Authors section.
Authors
Are you looking for information about a particular author? You'll find helpful resources on this page, and you can learn about some of our favorite authors.
Last updated: October 10, 2006
Student Authors Writing Resources
Tips, hints, ideas, and a wide range of resources to help you become a better writer.
Novel Notes
In this section you'll find information related to the following novels:
Teaching . . . The Children of Willesden Lane Biography/Autobiography Section
Other Literary Links This section features links related to . . .
The Odyssey
King Arthur and the Medieval Period
Myths, Legends, and Folklore
Shakespeare Resources
Mysteries and much, much more. Poetry Page A collection of poetry quotes and links to all things poetry! Explore the JOURNEY theme through links to literary journeys, historic journeys, and journeys of discovery.
Word Fun
Discover the meaning of your name. Play a few word games. Read some amazing Palindromes. Increase your vocabulary. Learn a few foreign words and phrases. In short, have some fun with words!!!
Internet Info
Links to wonderful sites that show you how to surf and search the web, how to send email, and how to create your very own web page. You'll also find Ms. Smith's Favorite Graphic Sites and Computer Game Reviews by my students . . . Other English Teachers Online
Many of these sites will be of help as you continue on through high school and college. Be sure to tell older brothers and sisters about this resource. Resources for English/Language Arts Teachers Be sure to also check out the Great Ideas page. Massachusetts Milken Educators When Your Homework Is Done . . .
hobbies, sports, crafts, music, animals, and more. When Ms. Smith's Homework Is Done . . .
Check out an eclectic list of my favorite links. to this site since May 12, 1997.
AWARDS . . . "Gold Stars on Ms. Smith's Forehead." 
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