LEARNthings
The GUARDIAN's site that has many activities for pupils at KS 3 & 4, as well as resources for teachers.
http://www.learn.co.uk

BBC Schools
A multitude of topics covered, but particularly useful for literature and Shakespeare texts at KS4.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/schools/

Novelguide.com
Lots of topics covered, but particularly good on novel texts - including notes and pre-selected 'top ten quotes'.
http://www.novelguide.com

Mantex Information Design
Free literature tutorials and downloadable guidance notes on study skills. Covers maily novels and short stories. Good section on 'Great Writers'.
http://www.mantex.co.uk/ou/ou-home.htm

Homework High
An interactive research and reference site produced by Channel 4. You can ask questions and get answers by email. Also features interactive spelling game.
http://www.homeworkhigh.com

Schoolzone
A comprehensive site with something for everyone. Over 32,000 links!
http://www.schoolzone.co.uk

Andrew Moore's Teaching Resource
Amazingly rich site with huge archive of materials on all forms of literature - poetry, drama, the novel, and media studies. Features sound files of readings, tutorials on individual texts and authors, guidance notes, quizes, and printable reports.
http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/default.htm

GCSE.com
Revision hints and tips, as well as downloadable notes. What more could you ask for?
http://www.gcse.com

Authors Corner
An American site that provides information a multitude of authors. Be warned - not everyone is listed, but some popular choices do appear here.
http://www.carr.lib.md.us/authco/

About
Tips for creative writing. Useful for all secondary pupils including those tackling NEAB GCSE Original Writing coursework.
http://www.teenwriting.about.com

Quia Web
Games to test your knowledge of the English language. Brush up on your Latin and Greek roots!
http://www.quia.com

Channel4.com
Spelling games to improve your knowledge of how words are formed.
http://www.channel4.com/learning/

Kathy Livingston'e Pages
A guide to essay writing, plus lots of useful web links.
http://www.members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/

Shakespeare Online
All you need to know about Shakespeare and his plays, poetry, and sonnets.
http://www.shakespeare-online.com

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