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SuperSummary provides high-quality, in-depth study guides for a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles, including a number of contemporary novels (many of which aren't covered by older study guide sites). The guides offer a mix of summary and analysis, featuring critical analysis of major characters, themes, symbols/motifs, important quotations, and essay topics.

 

Adult Literacy: better reading comprehension, how to speed read, and some life changing literature to improve your life. As well as offering some fantastic information, this site shares a few links to some interesting resources.

The Canadian Encyclopedia is a beautiful encyclopedia with a youth section, quotes, "This Day in History", picture galleries, games, quizzes and interactive activities. (skills: RT, TS, CL)

Even though it's called KidsSpace at the Toronto Public Library, you can listen to a story, read virtual books (and flip pages) and get homework help (including links to more information). Some activities require a Toronto Public Library card, but much is available directly online. (skills: RT, TS, CU, CL)

The California Distance Learning Project brings us adult learning activities developed to enhance reading and life skills. The writing is simple and clear, and covers such important information as placing a 911 call. A number of the activities are supported by sound. (skills: RT, W, OC, TS, CL)

SparkNotes from Barnes & Noble offer free online access to those interested in senior level analysis of major literary works, in addition to guides for a number of other subjects. (skills: RT, TS, CL)

Provides searches for other free encyclopedias, millions of newspaper and magazine articles, and regularly updated featured topics. (skills: RT, TS, CL)

This site provides a variety of printable short stories, word games and lots of opportunities for interactivity. (skills: RT, TS, CU, CL)

site provides worksheets for reading and math, along with answer keys. (skills: RT, N, W, TS, CL)

RhymeZone lets you type in a word to find rhymes, synonyms, definitions and more.

This site has a number of reading, spelling and grammar "games" (which are really exercises). Even though they were designed for English as a Second Language students, they would work equally well for literacy learners. You'll need to sign up for an account (skills: RT, W, CU, CL)

Caters to every level and offers free online courses for special requirements such as business, marketing and computer language. Games available for download or online fun. (skills: RT, OC, TS, CU, CL)

Teaches reading skills like scanning text for important information, distinguishing between facts and opinions, and summarizing (skills: R, W, TS, CL)

Part of a series of delightful sites that deal with literacy and numeracy challenges in a fun way. Features music and audio. (skills: RT, W, N, TS, CU, CL)