TOPIC OF THE WEEK: LANGUAGE ARTS | "Every English poet should master the rules of grammar before he attempts to bend or break them." – Robert Graves |  | Additional Sites: | The Literature Network Offers searchable online literature for the student, educator. http://www.online-literature.com
| Blue Book of Grammar & Punctuation Features grammar rules, exercises, tests, and answers. http://www.grammarbook.com
| Literacy Center Lesson plans abound at this comprehensive literacy center. http://www.literacycenter.net
| PBS TeacherSource: Arts & Literature Includes lesson plans, online activities, classroom resources, and professional development projects for Art, Language Arts, and English teachers. http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/arts_lit.htm
| The Lesson Plans Page: Language Arts Lesson Plans Contains grade-leveled language arts lesson plans, ideas, thematic units, and much more -- for teachers. http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LA.htm
| The Educator's Reference Desk: Language Arts Lesson Plans Features unique, grade-leveled lesson plans that were written and submitted by teachers from all over the United States. http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Language_Arts
|  | This week features an anniversary celebration at The National Parks Service: The Gateway Arch Turns 40 http://www.nps.gov/jeff/arch.html The year was 1965 and St. Louis held its breath as the final section of the Gateway Arch was put into place.More than an engineering marvel, the arch has come to represent the spirit of the City of St. Louis, the Gateway to The West. Explore the resources here to discover for yourself this marvel made of stainless steel. |  | | Each week, I'll answer your questions, post announcements and provide interesting input! Email me at [email protected] That's all for this week! "Remember...the Web is a terrible thing to waste!" | | Spotlight School of the Week! | Spotlight Class of the Week! | |