http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:40:38 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:40:38 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80266 Full of great tutorials, this website provides everything from the basic parts of speech all the way to writing the Argumentative essay and using proper MLA format. This site also contains excellent powerpoints for teaching grammar (especially when it comes to teaching the comma). http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=247735 This site contains short tutorials regarding special grammar circumstances: active voice versus passive voice, who vs whom, affect vs effect.  The individual sections can be downloaded for a podcast. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=425563 This tutorial explores annotations and abstracts, providing definitions, identifying elements to include, and discussing how to approach the writing process. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84723 This is a great site that allows you to listen to various plays. It includes several plays by American women writers, dramatizations and resource materials. Plays included: "A Jury of Her Peers״, by Susan Glaspell, "Sweat״, by Zora Hurston, "The Yellow Wall Paper״, by Charlette Gillman, etc. includes several plays by American women writers, dramatizations and resource materials http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=250524 The authors distinguish between prosodic functions (what the prosody does) and prosodic forms (what the prosody is).The functions of prosody are many and fascinating. Where speech-sounds such as vowels and consonants function mainly to provide an indication of the identity of words and the regional variety of the speaker, prosody can indicate syntax, turn-taking in conversational interactions, types of utterance such as questions and statements, and people's attitudes and feelings. They can also indicate word-identity (although only occasionally, in English). We will treat a few well-defined prosodic functions such as chunking and focus. The forms (or elements) of prosody are derived from the acoustic characteristics of speech. They include the pitch or frequency, the length or duration, and the loudness or intensity. All these forms are present in varying quantities in every spoken utterance. The varying quantities help determine the function to which listeners orient themselves in interpreting the utterance. The screens in the tutorials on prosodic forms are designed to attune your ear to these varying degrees of presence. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76569 This site gives education in all facets of writing. While focused on the needs of students, the site has useful information for any writer who feels the need for improvement. Besides the hyperlinked material on all facets of writing, there is a list of reference books, a discussion forum, and a chat room. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75554 A tutorial for improving writing, with examples. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90369 Using Susan Glaspell's short story "A Jury of Her Peers," this site explores the elements of good literature through the sections: Constructing Plot, Exploring Point of View, Creating Character, Describing Setting, and Analyzing Theme. Related Resources are also available. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83951 This site is subtitled:״Technology in the Classroom: Teaching the first digital generation.״At Web English, teacher educators can take advantage of online technology to share ideas and to benefit from the work of others. Beginning teachers can find guidance; experienced teachers can find inspiration. Think of it as the faculty library and faculty workroom on a global scale. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86319 This is a simple to use blog site that is great for student based journaling & blogging and can be easily regulated by teachers. A great way to improve student writing.״This site was started for use amongst a small group of friends. The fact that it got so popular without any advertising just goes to show how cool it is."