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Reading the Fine Print
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5 to 7
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Hone skills in critical reading with this interactive tutorial that challenges students to carefully read and analyze advertisement, then respond to a series of content-based questions....more
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Hone skills in critical reading with this interactive tutorial that challenges students to carefully read and analyze advertisement, then respond to a series of content-based questions.
tag(s): reading comprehension (146)
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Symbaloo EDU - Symbaloo BV
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K to 12
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Create, find, and share visually appealing Webmixes (web-based screens of link "tiles") to share web resources. Find the "Tour" (a green tile with a red circle) to learn more about...more
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Create, find, and share visually appealing Webmixes (web-based screens of link "tiles") to share web resources. Find the "Tour" (a green tile with a red circle) to learn more about Symbaloo EDU or begin exploring color-coded links on your own. Choose the EDU Tools WebMix to find links to classroom resources for social networking, video and image tools, remote teaching, and much more. Other WebMixes explicitly designed for educators include widgets for classroom use, educational headlines, and much more. Tailor web resources to your individual needs by creating your own WebMixes. Add tiles to connect students with the resources you choose instantly. Accounts are free but require a password (and email verification). Click "Edit WebMix" to change the background, rename the webmix, and edit the tiles. Link tiles to website URLs or RSS feed links. Hover over a tile to bring up a simple menu. Click "edit" to paste the URL of the resource, enter a title, and change icons and colors. Select any name to be displayed on the tile. Be sure to click "Done editing" when finished, and then "Share" to choose publicly or privately with friends. Use the embed code to embed directly into your class website or blog. Download the free iPhone or Android apps for use on mobile phones or use Symbaloo in your tablet browser as it has been maximized for use on these devices.
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tag(s): bookmarks (34), curation (25), DAT device agnostic tool (129), gamification (92)
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Be sure to know the URLs of the resources you are planning to share, or have them open in other tabs to copy/paste. To share, you must be able to copy/paste URLs (web addresses). Have older students create their own webmixes, but this resource is best used as a teacher sharing tool for sharing links, RSS feeds, and other resources for students to use in specific projects or as general course links. If shared with the world, the webmix can be viewed by others and is public.Create a webmix of the most used sites for your class and first demonstrate how the webmix works on a projector or interactive whiteboard if you have special instructions or color coding for its use. Some examples include links to copyright-free images, online textbooks, or online tools such as Google Drive/Docs, Google Drawings, Prezi, and more. Link to teacher web pages, webquests, resource sites for your subject, and any other resource that is helpful for students. Consider creating a login for the whole class to update with suggestions from class members. Use this AS your class website. Color-code the tiles on a webmix for younger, non-reader, or ESL/ELL students. For example, color each subject differently from the others. Differentiate by color coding varying levels of skills practice at a classroom computer center or to distinguish homework practice sites from in-class sites. Differentiate difficulty levels using the various colors, enabling you to list resources for both your learning support students and gifted students, and all in between. Use color to organize tools for different projects or individual students. You may want to share Symbaloo EDU with parents at Back-to-School Night and discuss the color-coding system for differentiation. This will help parents (and students) identify sites that are ideal for their level. Be sure to link or embed your webmix on a computer center in your room for easy access. Share a review site webmix for parents and students to access at home before tests, as well. Team up with other teachers in your subject/grade to create chapter-by-chapter webmixes for all your students.
Challenge your gifted students to curate and collaborate on their own webmixes as a curriculum extension activity on topics such as climate change or the pros and cons of genetically engineered food. They can use color coding to sort sites by bias (or neutrality) as well as to group subtopics under the overall theme. Use the student-made webmixes with other students to elevate the overall level of discussion in your class or as an extra-credit challenge. If you embed the webmix in a class wiki, all students can respond with questions and comments for the gifted students to moderate and reply, creating a student-led community of learners.
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Headliners - Headliners/formerly Children's Express
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3 to 12
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Formerly Children's Express, this relaunched site offers contemporary stories, mostly about life in the UK, at levels children can easily understand. The site is intended to develop...more
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Formerly Children's Express, this relaunched site offers contemporary stories, mostly about life in the UK, at levels children can easily understand. The site is intended to develop learning through journalism for ages 8-19. Although a bit slow to load, the archive offers stories organized by subject matter. The focus is on young people, with lots of interviews and hot topics. Qualified UK youngsters can become writers for upcoming news pieces, and all readers can read about how these young people became reporters.
tag(s): journalism (74), reading comprehension (146)
In the Classroom
Use the stories to teach reading comprehension skills, especially inferencing, since American students will need to use context to figure out some of the terminology and background written by British students. Try projecting a story and asking student how to find context clues to explain what the story is about. If you have an interactive whiteboard or projector use the tools to mark clues. Then use these stories as models for writing activities on topics that matter to your students. You may want to create a guided reading activity using Read Ahead, reviewed here.
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Lazy Readers' Book Club - Dr. Danny Brassell
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2 to 12
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This site offers reviews of ten new books each month in three categories; Children, Young Adult, and Adult. Selected books are easy to read and short enough to be ...more
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This site offers reviews of ten new books each month in three categories; Children, Young Adult, and Adult. Selected books are easy to read and short enough to be read without losing their appeal. Users can search for appropriate titles by author, title, number of pages, level, and rating. When searching the young adult section by pages, readers can find young adult books that range from 32 pages to full length. After searching, each display page contains 10 books with a short summary and a picture of its cover.
In the Classroom
Use this site to encourage reluctant readers to choose their own short books with subjects that interest them! For children who can't choose, encourage them to use the "Random Shuffle" feature. Share the link on your teacher web page for students and parents ot access from home. Start a "Lazy Readers" club in your own classroom, with students writing reviews you can post on a bulletin board or a reading wiki.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hamlet Study Guide - Sparknotes
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9 to 12
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From the Shakespeare Classroom, No Fear Shakespeare, find all the information you need to read and study Hamlet with your class. Summary, Literary Devices, Study Questions, and more...more
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From the Shakespeare Classroom, No Fear Shakespeare, find all the information you need to read and study Hamlet with your class. Summary, Literary Devices, Study Questions, and more can be found here.
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tag(s): hamlet (8), shakespeare (98)
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PBS Arthur - PBS
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K to 3
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If Arthur and his friends sit on your bookshelf, bookmark this interactive and safe PBS website. The site offers numerous activities, polls, information about your favorite Arthur characters,...more
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If Arthur and his friends sit on your bookshelf, bookmark this interactive and safe PBS website. The site offers numerous activities, polls, information about your favorite Arthur characters, and many other educational activities. Some examples include Moonlight Mazes, Arthur's Park, and numerous others.
tag(s): letter writing (18), nutrition (137), writing (308)
In the Classroom
Make sure you click the 'Parents and Teachers' link at the bottom left column of the homepage to find lesson plans, activities, book lists, and more. Nearly all of these activities are ideal for an interactive whiteboard or projector. When reading Arthur books in your classroom, extend the learning through these activities. From healthy eating tips to Arthur Trivia, the possibilities at this website are endless.
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St. Patrick's Day Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Find resources and activities appropriate for St. Patrick's' Day in this collection from TeachersFirst. ...more
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Find resources and activities appropriate for St. Patrick's' Day in this collection from TeachersFirst.
tag(s): st patricks day (10)
In the Classroom
Use these resources to connect St. Patrick's Day to your curriculum in almost any subject or select one or two ideas to highlight along with your regular lessons. Give new meaning to "going green"!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Comics and Cartoons Resources - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12
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This collection brings together a dynamic mix of comic and cartoon resources designed to engage and inspire learners of all ages. Included are creative tools that empower students to...more
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This collection brings together a dynamic mix of comic and cartoon resources designed to engage and inspire learners of all ages. Included are creative tools that empower students to design and publish their own original comics and cartoons, as well as ready-to-use educational comics and cartoons that make complex concepts more accessible and fun. Whether you are looking to spark reluctant readers, support visual learners, or give students a creative outlet for storytelling and expression, this collection offers something for every classroom.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61)
In the Classroom
Choose a comic creator tool for students to use in your class to reinforce curriculum concepts. With younger students or those who need examples, create the first comic(s) together on an interactive whiteboard or projector as a closure activity to reinforce concepts before a test. Gradually allow students to create their own comics (or collections of comics) to tell stories, review concepts, or make political comments. More tech-savvy students will appreciate the variety of tool options offered here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Classroom Easter Egg Hunt - Education World
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K to 5
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This site provides a basic lesson plan for students to work in groups to locate cardboard eggs hidden throughout the classroom. This lesson was originally designed for ENL or ELL ...more
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This site provides a basic lesson plan for students to work in groups to locate cardboard eggs hidden throughout the classroom. This lesson was originally designed for ENL or ELL students, but could be used in any language arts or foreign language class. The objective of the lesson is for students to describe (both orally and in writing) the precise locations of the eggs.
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This lesson is perfect for the ESL, ELL, or foreign language classes. Have students work with a partner and try this activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MLB Play Ball - Major League Baseball
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1 to 6
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This is Major League Baseball's official site for kids, complete with interactives, tips, videos, and links to favorite teams. The Game Zone features games such as "Suit Em Up"...more
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This is Major League Baseball's official site for kids, complete with interactives, tips, videos, and links to favorite teams. The Game Zone features games such as "Suit Em Up" to create your own uniform, "Home Run Pursuit," and "T-Shirt Launcher." Meet the Pros or Travel the world of baseball at the Press Box or visit the Rec Room to view videos from This Week in Baseball. The News Stand contains the latest news, polls, and links to the team's kids' pages.
Be Aware: Some links lead to subscription and shopping sites, so students may need to be introduced to the site to learn which links to avoid.
Be Aware: Some links lead to subscription and shopping sites, so students may need to be introduced to the site to learn which links to avoid.
tag(s): baseball (28), statistics (126)
In the Classroom
Share the latest polls with students and compare the results with those from your class. Create a link on classroom computers so students can read headlines and the latest news, then prepare a summary to present to the class. Have students use a multimedia tool such as Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here. Follow students' favorite teams through the site to use as story starters and journal topics. Practice math by following the statistics of Major League Baseball teams.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Elizabeth I - Class 8C
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5 to 8
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This site contains good, simple information about the life and times of the Elizabethan era in England. It is a good source of info for the basics before studying Shakespeare. ...more
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This site contains good, simple information about the life and times of the Elizabethan era in England. It is a good source of info for the basics before studying Shakespeare.
tag(s): renaissance (38), shakespeare (98)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site to the class using a projector to show them how to navigate. Break students into groups with each group investigating one of the people on this page, and don't forget to assign a group to research the Spanish Armada. Have groups share their information, images, etc. using a tool like Lino, which is a digital bulletin board where students can post a sticky with information, images, and make comments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smilebox - Smilebox, Inc.
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5 to 12
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This resource allows you to create slide shows, greeting cards, scrapbooks, invitations, collages, and more. There is a free basic program, and paid upgrades are available if desired....more
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This resource allows you to create slide shows, greeting cards, scrapbooks, invitations, collages, and more. There is a free basic program, and paid upgrades are available if desired. For educational purposes, the upgrades are not needed. Photos, videos, and music can all be added to your creations. A Smilebox template must be used to make your creations. Products made with this program can be shared on web pages, blogs, and social networking sites, or emailed for free. Several themes in each category are free. You no longer have to download this program.
tag(s): blogs (78), images (268), movies (52), photography (136), slides (37)
In the Classroom
Upload images from your computer. You can save web images or use screenshots, as well, to be used in your creations. Watch copyright! Check out Awesome Screenshot, reviewed here, for details for a screen shot taker. From there, it is easy to simply click and follow the on-screen instructions. The program is simple to navigate and very user-friendly for those who are accustomed to web tools.With the variety of formats, Smilebox has a wide variety of applications in any type of classroom! For basic technology integration, extend learning with this tool. Use in history class to have students create collages of different time periods, such as the American Civil War. Create topics such as Lincoln's Election, the Gettysburg Address, the Battle of Antietam, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Battle of Gettysburg, and Lee's Surrender. Have pairs or groups of three select topics at random, then create a collage or "scrapbook" of the event. Try having students choose a role from which to create their assignment, such as a Rebel soldier, a Union Soldier, a volunteer nurse, or a mother or father of children fighting on different sides of the war. Have students collect copyright-free images online for their use, or create their own by reenacting scenes and taking photos for their productions. Unleash student creativity by showing them this tool as a resource in creating presentations and projects for your class and others. What a fabulous tool to use on the first day of school (as a welcome), at the beginning of a new unit, or at a back-to-school night with parents! Elementary classes could create whole-class scrapbooks of curriculum projects, such as their science garden or Colonial Days celebration.
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Americas Award for Children and Young Adult Literature - CLASP
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3 to 12
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Here's a collection of outstanding books by Hispanic authors and/or about Hispanic themes for children and young people. Teachers and librarians may find this list helpful in selecting...more
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Here's a collection of outstanding books by Hispanic authors and/or about Hispanic themes for children and young people. Teachers and librarians may find this list helpful in selecting appropriate or attractive titles for their students. Click the title to see a description; most will have a classroom unit with reading levels and standards. Not only are the yearly winners listed here, but you can search by several categories such as Immigration, Civil Rights , Artists, Musicians, and Writers, various Latino countries, and several others. Clicking the category will produce a PDF you can take to the library or send home to parents.
tag(s): book lists (161), hispanic (54), reading lists (76), spanish (112)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free unit plans and classroom activities within the "resources" section of the page. Explore through these resources to find one to add a multicultural perspective to your history or language arts class. Be sure to save the site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on. Try using Raindrop.io reviewed here.
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Vacations - Myvocabulary.com
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3 to 9
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Explore vocabulary and word activities related to vacations on this extensive site for vocabulary, roots, and more. Find interactive vocabulary activities the same list of using vacation...more
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Explore vocabulary and word activities related to vacations on this extensive site for vocabulary, roots, and more. Find interactive vocabulary activities the same list of using vacation vocabulary words. There are printable crosswords, fill in the blanks and more, all using the same theme words. This and other "themes" available on the site will make vocabulary development fun.
tag(s): back to school (53), vocabulary (251)
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Share the puzzles on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students work with a partner to try out the puzzles on their own. Have students (or groups) create their own word puzzles to share as a class challenge as a student-run interactive whiteboard activity or share them on a class wiki.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Word Shape Generator - A to Z Teacher Stuff Tools
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1 to 4
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Teachers can generate their own personalized word wall worksheet, customized to the words they enter. This online tool allows you to generate word shape worksheets with the word list...more
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Teachers can generate their own personalized word wall worksheet, customized to the words they enter. This online tool allows you to generate word shape worksheets with the word list at the top of the page and the word shapes below. Students then fill in the appropriate word from their word list.
tag(s): spelling (93)
In the Classroom
Special education teachers, ENL teachers, or regular teachers with students who are dysgraphically- or dyslexically-challenged will find this a valuable tool. Any student who learns visually would find this helpful in learning their spelling words. This tool generates the worksheet quickly.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Amazing Vocabulary Machine - English-Zone.Com
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4 to 12
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Students can practice the formation of adjectives and adverbs, check their answers, and keep track of right and wrong responses with this interactive quiz. Accurate keyboarding skills...more
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Students can practice the formation of adjectives and adverbs, check their answers, and keep track of right and wrong responses with this interactive quiz. Accurate keyboarding skills are a plus for this activity. Also useful for ESL students.
In the Classroom
Use this site as a learning center or station for higher achieving ELL students who will be able to grasp these grammar concepts. Be sure to mark the site on classroom computers, making it easier for students to navigate there.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cultural Unity Through Folk tales - Yale University
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7 to 12
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This site is basically for the teacher. The lesson plans include background research and resources for Folktales, Tricksters, Creation Stories, Cinderella Stories, a separate bibliography...more
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This site is basically for the teacher. The lesson plans include background research and resources for Folktales, Tricksters, Creation Stories, Cinderella Stories, a separate bibliography for students and teachers, and an appendix that lists all the Paul Bunyan tales. The site also has lesson plans and lots of suggested activities. Study folktales and legends to discover the diversity and the essential unity of cultures.
In the Classroom
Introduce your students to folktales, tricksters, or one of the others using the information you gain from this site. Whether you choose to put a lecture on video or present the information in another way, have student take online notes using Simplenote, reviewed here; tell students to be sure to save the URL to share their notes and questions with you and their peers. Simplenote updates across all devices. Then have students choose stories (folktale, etc.) to read independently or in small groups and have them try to find what qualities the tales share. Have students collaborate to create a map of where the stories they chose to read take place using MapHub, reviewed here. Students can add icons, text, images, and location stops.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Language Arts for Dummies - John Wiley & Sons
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7 to 12
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Filled with a variety of essential language art skills, this site is a super teaching opportunity to be followed by students working on their own. With 42 lessons ranging from ...more
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Filled with a variety of essential language art skills, this site is a super teaching opportunity to be followed by students working on their own. With 42 lessons ranging from "Differentiating between who/whom" to "Writing Sonnets" to "Crafting Your Character's Dialogue in Your Screenplay," there is plenty to suit your particular class needs. You are able to write replies (comments), however an email address is required. Registration is not required for any other part of this site.
This site does offer the option of signing up for RSS feeds. There are some unobtrusive advertisements at the site.
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tag(s): grammar (139), poetry (195), root words (10), writing (308)
In the Classroom
These lessons give great examples as well as "pop quizzes" as you go through them. It would be great to do these on a projector or interactive whiteboard, having students comment as you go; then you can assign their own writing to follow up. Of particular interest is the lesson on "note taking on a computer." As essential as computers are to writing these days, it may be the best place to begin. This might also be a good site to link from your class website. It is very easy for students to explore on their own and get extra help where needed. Or have small groups investigate a specific area together and then create a multimedia presentation to share with the class. Have the groups create a podcast to share using a tool such as Podomatic (reviewed here).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Reading - Wireless Generation
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K to 2
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FreeReading.net contains a wealth of activities and curricular resources for literacy development in kindergarten through first grade. The site provides resources to guide instruction...more
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FreeReading.net contains a wealth of activities and curricular resources for literacy development in kindergarten through first grade. The site provides resources to guide instruction and interventions. Activities featured include print concepts, phonological awareness, letter sounds, sounding out, word recognition, irregular words (Parts 1 and 2), advanced phonics, letter combinations, prefixes and suffixes, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, letter writing, and writing. Each activity includes: Activity Type, Activity Form, Grade, Group Size, Length, Materials, Goal, Items, What to Do, and Related Activities. Some activities will have photos too.
tag(s): fluency (32), phonics (53), preK (322), sound (74), sounds (40), vocabulary (251)
In the Classroom
Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to record themselves reading. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create digital stories. Have students practice their skills using WordWall.net reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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On-Lion for Kids! - NY Public Library
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1 to 8
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The New York Public Library offers this just-for-kids portal featuring links to sites by subject (science and technology, arts, games, sports, people and places), reading and book lists,...more
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The New York Public Library offers this just-for-kids portal featuring links to sites by subject (science and technology, arts, games, sports, people and places), reading and book lists, book reviews written by kids, and helpful resources for parents and teachers.
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