Reading

NEW!  http://read.gov
Explore new worlds: Read. The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress invites people of all ages to discover the fascinating people, places and events that await you whenever you read.

http://www.googlelittrips.org/
An online project that combines the satellite imagery of Google Earth with the instructional goals of literature study.

http://www.freerice.com/index.php
Custom database containing thousands of words at varying degrees of difficulty.  There are words for people just learning English.  It automatically adjusts to your level of vocabulary.

http://www.manythings.org/
Fun study site for learners of English as a Second Language.  The site includes word games, puzzles, quizzes, exercises, slang, proverbs and much more.

http://www.poe200th.com/
Celebrate Poe's birthday...student's can watch an animated version of The Tall Tale Heart, solve the mystery of how Poe died, read an overview of his life, take a fact-or-fiction quiz, and compete in a writing competition (deadline May 8th).