Helpful links for IRLA

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This link from the American Library Association has book lists that should help you find an enjoyable book to read:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/compubs/booklists/index.cfm

Book Selection: Find help selecting books to read
http://bookadventure.org/ki/bs/ki_bs_helpfind.asp

Essay Map
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/essaymap/

Essay Sample: This is an essay by Tony Hawk (and read by him on National Public Radio)
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5568583


Poetry: explains meanings of poems
http://www.poetry.org/
 
http://42explore.com/poetry.htm

Poetry: This site has fun, silly poems for children.
http://www.gigglepoetry.com/

Reading Planet:  Fun games about reading
http://www.rif.org/kids/readingplanet.htm

Scholastic: Check this site for information about books and reading
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/index.asp

This site will help you find books at your level
http://home.comcast.net/~ngiansante/

Stories: Find links to on-line stories
http://www.ipl.org/kidspace/browse/rzn0000

Grammar: Practice grammar skills
http://www.brainpop.com/

Homonyms: Check out this list!!
http://www.cooper.com/alan/homonym_list.html
Last Modified on May 5, 2011