RESOURCES
General ELA Resources
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ReadWriteThink.org - With resources, including lesson plans and app suggestions, for grades k - 12, this website offers a plethora of ideas and support for ELA teachers.
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PBS Learning Media - The ELA section of this site addresses topics ranging from early reading, writing, and discussion to literature and informational texts at all grade levels.
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LibriVox - Find free audiobooks in the public domain (and volunteer to read an audiobook) here.
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The New York Times Learning Network - Teaching activities, a word and an article of the day feature, and picture prompts are just a few of the features in this section of the Times.
Social Justice and Anti-Bias Education Resources
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Learning for Justice - Besides an excellent magazine (offered free to educators), the Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance) website offers classroom resources and professional development as well as frameworks for anti-bias, social justice and civil rights education, grant information, and podcasts.
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Teaching for Change - Teaching for Change is dedicated to giving teachers, parents, and guardians the tools needed to create schools where students are empowered to change the world. With professional development, lesson plans, and resources for students from pre-k and up, Teaching for Change can help educators meet the moment and prepare students for a more just future.
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Poetry Resources
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Poetry Foundation - Besides poems, this includes author overviews, articles on poetry, and teaching ideas and materials.
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Poets.org - Part of the Academy of American Poets, Poets.org features materials for teachers as well as lots of poems, including a collection of poetry for children and the free Poem-a-Day newsletter.
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Poetry 180 - Started by former Poet Laureate Billy Collins, Poetry 180 features a poem for each day of the school year.
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Poetry Out Loud - Whether you want the students to participate in the national competition or you are looking for resources to help students engage with poetry, you can find lots of ideas here.
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Favorite Poem Project - The Favorite Poem Project offers a celebration of poetry in people's lives. Besides videos of people from around the country talking about their favorite poems, the site includes lesson plans for different grade levels and other teaching ideas.
Shakespeare Resources
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Folger Shakespeare Library - From the Folger Method to teacher memberships to the classroom resources, the Folger Shakespeare Library provides valuable support for educators teaching all about the Bard.
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Royal Shakespeare Company - Direct to you from Stratford-on-the-Avon, the Royal Shakespeare Company offers online education resources for learning at home, free broadcasts of RSC productions, and the Shakespeare Learning Zone for teachers.
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Shakespeare's Globe - The website for this renowned performing arts venue and cultural landmark includes a wealth of free resources for teaching Shakespeare. These include a 360-degree tour of the Globe and access to streaming productions.
