Ft. Rucker ES

Independent Learning and Homework Help - English Language Arts & Reading

K-12 Resources

The following contain English/Language Arts resources for multiple grade level audiences. 

Dictionary.com
Reliable, free online access to millions of English definitions, synonyms, spelling, audio pronunciations, example sentences, and translations
 
EDSITEment
Humanities on the Web from the National Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the National Trust for the Humanities, and the Verizon Foundation.
 
Lexile Framework for Reading Database
Find the Right Book for You! Enter your Lexile measure, select your interests, and find books you'd like to read!
 
Library Spot
A free virtual library resource center for educators and students, librarians and their patrons, families, businesses and just about anyone exploring the Web for valuable research information.
 
Wired for Books
Collection of poems, stories, plays, essays, lectures and interviews for children to adults.

Resources for Grades K - 5

Book Adventure
A fun, free way to motivate your child<br />to read! Kids in grades K-8 can search for books, read them offline, come back to quiz on what they’ve read, and earn prizes for their reading success.
 
BrainPoP Jr.
Online educational resources for K - 3.
 
Buddy's Bearded Collie Literacy Notebook
An interactive website created by a principal in Canada that provides reading and writing activities to help kids enjoy the pursuit of literacy.
 
Clifford the Big Red Dog
PreK-Grade 2 reading and writing resources from Scholastic
 
Fun ways to read with your child.
You have a big influence on your child when you read together. Learn how to make the most of this special time. greatschools.com
 
PBS Kids Stop & Go
Create a story featuring characters from PBS series while you explore the steps in the writing process. Develop characters and setting, and select actions that move the plot to an exciting or funny ending.
 
Starfall
Additional reading resources for beginning readers

Resources for Grades 6-8

Elements of Literature Site
Elements of Literature Site includes extension materials for the adopted textbooks in grades 7-12.
 
Guide to Grammar & Writing
An online guide to grammar from word and sentence level to essay and research papers. Quiz yourself and watch presentations.
 
Internet Public Library
A public service organization and a learning/teaching environment hosted by Drexel University's College of Information Science & Technology.
 
Language of Literature Site
Language of Literature Site includes student and teacher resources for the Language of Literature textbook series.
 
SPARK Notes
Free Online study guides. If you're struggling to understand a book, or would just like a little extra insight, Spark Notes is for you. Type in the name of your book, and you’ll find book guides, summaries, lists of characters, a review of the themes, review questions, and more.
Ft. Rucker ES
Mission

As a Professional Learning Community, Fort Rucker Elementary School is committed to equipping all students for success in the 21st Century.

Vision

Success for all students in the 21st Century

Math Goal

All FRES students will improve their Reasoning and Proof skills

Writing Goal

All FRES students will improve Written Communication across the curriculum.