Dance
CyberDance : If you want to find pretty much any resource that's related to ballet, then
this is the site you want to visit. It contains links to almost every major dance company, dance school and college, and much more. If you're into ballet, you owe it to yourself to visit CyberDance.Dance Criticism : actually a doctoral dissertation regarding the philosophical problems
encountered in dance criticism. Very well done -- but younger students will needparental help to understand most of the content. Resources for Dance : started by videographer Amy Reusch, this page provides links
to every imaginable aspect of dance. Impressive. Sapphire Swan : contains helpful links to sites specializing in specific dance styles.
English (Grammar / Composition / Essays)
Homework Tip: For other language and literature-related homework topics, see our
Literature/Writing section.Basic Guide to Essay Writing : a very easy-to-navigate site that provides clear
instructions on how to write a good essay. Biography Maker : This site is sweet! If you need to write a biographical report about
some one, this site will give you EXACTLY the information and the steps (four ofthem) that you need to write an excellent report. When using this site, be sure toclick the "Start up the Biography Maker" link.Elements of Style : this is THE definitive source on how to write understandable, tight,
and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs. If you want to learn how towrite well, this is the place to start! Recommended.Essays: Planning, Organizing, and Presenting : A very good source where you'll learn
not only how to write essays, but you'll also learn about different types of essaysthat you can write.Grammar Bytes! : an awesome interactive site that provides you with excellent
instructions regarding the parts of speech and writing. And, what's really cool is thatthis site has interactive exercises that teach you about the parts of speech -- andhave fun while learning them. Recommended.Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling : this Purdue University site offers LOTS of good
information that you can use to get a better grip on how to write better in English.Guide to Grammar and Writing : a terrific site that allows you to "zero in" on what level
of grammer you want to learn more about (word level, sentence level, paragraph level,and so forth). A very good grammar site! Recommended.On-line English Grammar : if you need help with modifiers, determiners, pronouns, and
just about any other part of English grammar, you'll find some good explanationshere. Note that this site can be a bit overwhelming though -- so, if you're a middleschool student, you may need to have a parent or older sibling assist you withunderstanding some of the examples.Punctuation (The Blue Book) : This site focuses on how to use periods, apostrophes,
semi-colons, and other forms of punctuation. Here, you'll find good examples thatexplain when to use specific punctuation elements. Be sure to click the drop-downmenu to get good information regarding how to use punctuation elements.Legal Issues
(Censorship vs. Freedom of Speech & Expression)
Banned Books On-line : an informative and disturbing review of many of the major
works of literature that, at one time or another, were (and may still be) targetted for censorship by the enemies of freedom of expression.Electronic Frontier Association : get the latest news about how governments, religious
organizations, political organizations, and special interest groups try to deny your "freedom to know" by censoring what you can view, read, and listen to on the Internet. A bit scarey -- and excellent material for a homework report on modern politics!Free Expression Network : easy-to-understand news reports about the latest
government and organizational efforts to deny freedom of expression to people and groups that challenge the status quo. Primarily covers U.S. freedom of speech issues.FreeMuse -- Freedom of Musical Expression : an interesting web page with a
European perspective on the limitations of free expression through music.Thomas Jefferson Center's "Muzzle Awards" : neat site that highlights efforts by
government officials and private individuals to prevent freedom of expression in the arts and other areas. Thought-provoking and a kinda scary.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Literature / Writing
Homework Tip: Remember, if you need information on a particular author, you can
A+ Research and Writing : a very useful site that guides you step-by-step on how to
write a good paper.Author Guides : a nice selection of resources that can link you to biographical
information on many major authors."Authors" at Yahoo : the latest links to an strikingly expansive index of authors from all
major writing genres. An excellent place to start searching for information on any author! Recommended.Authors on the Web : a constantly growing collection of concise biographies of major
authors. Well done and very useful.CMU Poetry Index : If you're looking for some of the major classic poems, give this site
a look!Creating a Bibliography : good links to information on how to create simple to complex
bibliography entries.Creative Writing for Teens : a good resource for teens and young adults who need
ideas and tips on how to write fiction and non-fiction stories.Elements of Style at Bartleby.com: an on-line version of the classic writing guide by
Strunk and White. Still the best guide of its type anywhere!Free E-books : a truly incredible selection of free classic literature. If you don't already
have it, you will need to download Microsoft Reader (also available for free at the site) in order to read the e-books you download. This is a "must visit" site operated by the University of Virginia. Highly recommended.Great Books : still more free classics! A magnificent collection of literature that includes
many classics of philosophy and historical studies. Recommended.Guide to Grammar and Writing : an excellent resource for learning about punctuation,
modifiers, subject-verb agreement, and all other major aspects of grammar.Guide to the Theory of Poetry : a highly detailed page that provides good information
on how to perform a technical criticism of poetry. For advanced students.Guide to the Theory of Narrative : an instructional document on how to criticize
narrative writing. Due to its complexity, this web page is recommended for advanced students. For advanced students.How to Write a Story : for elementary students, this web page provides
easy-to-understand tips on how to write a good fictional story."Literature" at Sparknotes.com : If you're having trouble understanding a classic book
or novel, here's help! This site contains links to superb summaries of many of the classics of literature. Highly recommended.On-line Books Page : Are you looking for a classic book? Well, this site's powerful
search engine can find it for you -- then you can download it or print it out!"Poetry Guides" at Sparknotes.com : A good collection of informative summaries of
poems
written by major authors. Recommended. "Shakespeare" at Sparknotes.com : an outstanding collection of in-depth summaries
of all of Shakespeare's major works. Highly recommended.Virginia Tech On-line Writing Lab : learn various techniques that you can use to
create a well-written story or report. This site is a bit confusing to navigate at first. But, once you figure out the navigation, finding good information is not so difficult.Writing a Book Report : a very short and to-the-point explanation on how to set up and
write a book report. If you need solid advice on how to structure your book report, this web page will help you to get started.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Movies / Film
Homework Tip: If you would like to learn about a particular movie, film, director, actor,
Complete History of the Discovery of Cinematography : a truly stunning site that
covers breakthroughs in optics, physics, mechanics, and art that led to the creation of motion pictures. Approximately 2500 years of visual history are covered by thisoutstanding resource. Highly recommended.Film Criticism at ArtandCulture.com : learn important details about some of the most
influential film and television critics. This site also contains recommended links to some of their best reviews -- terrific stuff for students who want to learn how to criticize movies and television!Movie Reviews at RottenTomatoes.com : Would you like to learn how to criticize
movies? Well then, this is a great site to visit as it has TONS of reviews that you can read for fun and study. Use the site's "Search" feature to find reviews on almost any movie you can think of. This site is a total blast!
Music
Eric Weisstein's Treasure Trove of Music : a good site that provides "to-the-point"
information on musical notes and chords, instruments, time intervals, and muchmore."Music" at The Ancient World Web : good links to all kinds of things related to music
in ancient cultures. "Music" at The Awesome Library : links to sites regarding almost every major aspect
of music. Be sure to check the links in their "Lists" section!"Music History 102" at the Internet Public Library : a concise, but very informative
history of classical Western music from the Middle Ages through the 20th Century.Music Notes : a really cool and fun site where you can learn basic music theory as well
as get information on musical instruments -- including a brief history of those instruments!"Music Theory" at Yahoo : excellent links to dozens of sites related to various
theories of music.Opera
History of Opera : a really narly looking site -- but one that has a terrific review of the
major events in the history of opera. If you need a good overview of opera, its genres, its main historical artists and works, this is a good (if visually unappealing) resource. Quick History of Opera : a nice opera site maintained by the British Broadcasting
Company (BBC). Here, you'll find all kinds of useful information regarding the definition, purpose, and history of opera. Recommended.U. S. Opera : a good site that contains essentially everything that you want to know
about opera in the United States. They even have an up-to-date timeline of U. S.opera history!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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