SFPL K-8 Student Resources
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Resources for English Learning
- Something About the Author
(Grades 4 and up) Find information about the lives and work of a wide range of authors and illustrators. - Gale In Context: Middle School
(Grades 6 and up) Explore curriculum-focused information and primary sources from many perspectives. - Gale In Context: Elementary
(Grades K to 5) Search the "Literature" section for information about authors, books, and more. Formerly Kids Infobits. - NoveList K-8
(Grade K to 8) Find reading recommendations, read-alike suggestions and discussion guides. - Learning Express Library (EBSCO)
(Grades 4 and up) Increase and test reading comprehension, and practice your writing skills. - SFPL Bibliocommons
(All ages) Discover themed children's booklists updated regularly by SFPL children's librarians. - Brainfuse HelpNow
(Grade K and up) Access free one-on-one live tutoring help online every day from 1 to 10 PM PDT. The Writing Lab offers the ability to upload a document for an expert to analyze and provide feedback.
World Languages
- Mango Languages
(Grades 6 and up) Pick a new language to learn or brush up on your skills with more than 70 languages and 18 ESL courses to choose from. - Language Learning for Kids
(Grades K-6) Download or stream videos to learn Spanish, French, Chinese, American Sign Language and more.
Websites
Google Translate
(Grades 1 and up) Translate a block of text or a webpage to and from many different languages.