English

Help with Choosing a Book:
Need to do a book report or novel study, but don’t know what book to read? Looking for your next fun read, but not sure what book to pick? Try these:

NoveList- Includes recommended reads by category (horror, humour, etc.), as well as read alikes, author biographies and book discussion guides.
What Do I Read Next? - Recommends books based on what appeals to you. Find great titles by author, genre, setting or character.
Book Lists - Lists recommended titles available at the library.

English Literature: plays, poems and novels.

Bartleby.com
Full-text versions of: style manuals, a thesaurus, the complete works of Shakespeare, books of quotations, mythology books, poetry anthologies, and classic fiction by authors like Jane Austen and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Shmoop.com
Covers lots of English curriculum titles from classic and modern novels to poetry. Includes easy-to-read summaries; discussions of themes, quotes, characters and literary devices, as well as biographies of many classic authors.
SparkNotes
From classics like "1984" to ancient texts like "The Iliad" and the Bible to modern novels like "Brokeback Mountain”, SparkNotes include chapter-by-chapter summaries of many English curriculum titles, key facts about the book and an analysis of characters and themes. Some titles, including most of Shakespeare’s plays, are available in "no fear" formats - original text on the left and modern version on the right so you can read it and understand it every time.

Writing:
Papers, essays or poetry - whatever you need to write, help is just a click away.

ipl2 for Teens
Tells you what you need to know about writing a paper: from choosing a topic, to creating an outline; plus, tips on grammar and sentence structure, proofreading and more. The site also includes links to other great writing and research websites.
Guide to writing a basic essay
An easier site suitable for Junior High students which can help you write the perfect essay.
Poetry Writing: Top 10 Tips
Some suggestions to get you started, and some pitfalls to avoid.
Rhyme Zone
Need to write rhyming poetry but can’t figure out anything that rhymes with "assignment"? Just type in your word for a list of rhymes. You can even search synonyms, antonyms and definitions.
Speech Tips
While focusing on speeches for weddings and graduations, the advice here is just as useful for in-class speech assignments. Find out how to plan, write, prepare and deliver a speech - without leaving you tongue tied.

Debating:

Nova Scotia Debating Society
Defines what debating is; explains various styles, strategies and approaches, as well as debating topics.

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