English

HPHS English Curriculum Matrix

What Should I Read Next?

Enter a book you like and the site will analyze real readers' favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next

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Project Gutenberg

Provides free online access to a library of over 60,000 eBooks for which the copyright has expired

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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org, the home to National Poetry Month, provides free access to poems, essays, interviews, audio clips, poet biographies and virtual live events

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Outstanding Books for the College Bound

Round out your reading as you prepare for college, strengthen your knowledge in a variety of subject areas and enhance your appreciation for different cultures and times

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Library of America

Guides readers in finding and exploring the exceptional writing that reflects our nation's history and culture

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Library of America - Story of the Week

Free access to an important piece of high quality American writing each week, including essential background for understanding the reading, topic and author 

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Library of Congress - Poetry 180

Poetry 180, designed by former Poet Laureate of the United States Billy Collins, makes it easy for students to hear or read a poem on each of the 180 days of the school year

Shoreline - HPHS School Newspaper

Shoreline is the school newspaper and is published four times each academic year.

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Sojourn - HPHS Literary Magazine

Sojourn publishes student short stories, essays, narratives, poetry, drawings and photography.

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Write the World

Write the World is an online community where young writers (ages 13-18) connect across the globe to publish as well as give and receive feedback on their writing in a supportive environment

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Teen Ink

Teen Ink is a website and national magazine devoted to teenage writing and art, offering teens the opportunity to publish their creative work

English Grammar 101

Improve your writing with detailed explanations and examples of grammar concepts.

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Vocabulary

Play games and compete in activities to improve your vocabulary.

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Media Literacy

Provides links to resources that help students evaluate media, think critically about "fake news" and steer students toward credible sources.

HPHS The Learning Center (TLC)

The Learning Center provides a unique opportunity for students to collaborate and help one another. Request a peer or staff tutor, or simply come in to work!

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Khan Academy

Free online tutoring and test prep for all learners.

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STAR

Testing - Student Login

STAR is an assessment given three times per year in many HPHS English classes.

Excelsior College Online Writing Lab

Comprehensive guide to essay writing, including information on the writing process, research, citation, grammar and avoiding plagiarism.

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BibMe

Create citations or scan your paper for plagiarism and grammatical errors.

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Internet Public Library - Writing Help

Explore IPL's repository of well-researched sample papers across thousands of topics.

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Internet Public Library - Literary Criticism Collection

Contains links to critical and biographical websites about authors and their works.