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April Fools' Day - Myvocabulary.com
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2 to 12
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As part of their extensive site for vocabulary, roots, and more, MyVocabulary.com has added a themed area for April Fools Day. Find interactive vocabulary activities using April Fools...more
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As part of their extensive site for vocabulary, roots, and more, MyVocabulary.com has added a themed area for April Fools Day. Find interactive vocabulary activities using April Fools vocabulary words. You will also find 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): holidays (292), vocabulary (260)
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Share the puzzles on your interactive whiteboard or projector or make them available as links on your teacher public page. Have students (or groups) create their own illustrated dictionaries of terms using a tool such as Bookemon, reviewed here. As you add more vocabulary lists during the year, have them select their favorite 6-10 terms from each list to add to their "book."You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Edward Lear - Marco Graziosi
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4 to 12
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Enjoy Nonsense as only Edward Lear, the mid-1800s artist and poet, mastered it. This site highlights his Book of Nonsense and many others of his nonsense limericks and poetry....more
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Enjoy Nonsense as only Edward Lear, the mid-1800s artist and poet, mastered it. This site highlights his Book of Nonsense and many others of his nonsense limericks and poetry. Original covers of his books have been scanned and shown at this site. Your students will appreciate nonsense verse through this near-complete compilation of his works.
tag(s): poetry (195), literature (215)
In the Classroom
If you're a huge fan of nonsense lit, you can learn more by signing up for the free newsletter at this site. Share this "nonsense" on your interactive whiteboard or projector and have students attempt to create their own nonsense limericks collaboratively on the whiteboard (it's harder than you think!). Or use them as writing prompts during a humor unit.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Creative Writing Activities - Bruce Van Patter
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1 to 6
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This site offers FREE creative writing activities for kids, teachers, and parents, plus information on writing and inspiring creativity. Students will love the "What If Genie" who poses...more
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This site offers FREE creative writing activities for kids, teachers, and parents, plus information on writing and inspiring creativity. Students will love the "What If Genie" who poses intriguing what-if questions. The Wacky Headline Maker challenges students to fill in the details for enticing headlines. MugShots provides students with a great pre-writing task that helps with character development. Even the most reluctant writers will enjoy this great place to find writing ideas. Build creative flexibility and originality with the What If questions and increase elaboration skills with the Mug Shots activities. Want to know more about creativity skills? See TeachersFirst's Dimensions of Creativity.
tag(s): characterization (17), creative writing (121), writing (301)
In the Classroom
Using Mugshots, have students work in small groups to complete the writing activity. Have students put together information in a text document. Read each group's mugshot (without noting the authors to prevent biases) and vote on the one that offers the most creative and developed character. Highlight what made winning mugshots using an interactive whiteboard or projector. Continue using this process to encourage character development in student writing. Challenge students to create their stories into online books using a tool such as Bookemon, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Google Read Along - Google
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K to 12
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Google Read Along is an entertaining, interactive website designed to help young children learn to read. This site is currently available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi,...more
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Google Read Along is an entertaining, interactive website designed to help young children learn to read. This site is currently available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, and Urdu. Though you can use Google Read Along on your computer, the best experience will be by using an Android device. Read Along engages young readers with a friendly character named Diya, who provides assistance and feedback when needed. Students receive immediate feedback by earning stars for each word they read correctly. In addition, Diya will help if children are stuck on a particular word. Gamification makes learning to read fun and engaging! Students earn stars and badges and can level up to more advanced books as they become increasingly better readers. Google Read Along also tracks how many minutes students spend actively reading. A Google account is required, and enable your microphone access for your browser.
tag(s): audio books (40), preK (354), audtxt (18), digital reading (18), audint (11), gamified learning (61), audbk (24), independent reading (85)
In the Classroom
Google Read Along would be a great addition to any preschool or early elementary classroom. Teachers who work with ENL students or adults learning to read may also find this site helpful. Students will gain confidence by practicing reading independently yet still get assistance if needed, all while the teacher can work with individual students or small groups. In addition, many books are cross-curricular, so they can be used to enhance instruction for other core subjects.Comments
This is a great resource to help my Spanish 1 and Heritage students to learn how to read.Jessica Zapata, , Grades: 9 - 12
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Citation Style Guides - Seattle Central Community College
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8 to 12
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Provide students with a resource to answer all their questions when working on a bibliography for a class project or paper. This site conveniently features MLA, Turabian, APA, and AAA...more
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Provide students with a resource to answer all their questions when working on a bibliography for a class project or paper. This site conveniently features MLA, Turabian, APA, and AAA styles, presents specific citation examples, and links to other helpful web resources. Developed by the Seattle Central Community College Library.
tag(s): citations (32)
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Post this site on your teacher webpage for students and parents to access at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Robert Frost Out Loud - Eric Copenhaver
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8 to 12
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More than thirty Frost poems are represented on this site - many with full audio readings and all with an accompanying analysis. A few even include a reading by Frost ...more
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More than thirty Frost poems are represented on this site - many with full audio readings and all with an accompanying analysis. A few even include a reading by Frost himself. A nice resource to supplement a unit on American writers.
tag(s): poetry (195)
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Our Documents - 100 Milestone Documents - National Archives
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6 to 12
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This site, a collaborative effort among the National Archives, National History Day, and USA Freedom Corps, highlights the most important documents in US history. Each of these "milestone"...more
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This site, a collaborative effort among the National Archives, National History Day, and USA Freedom Corps, highlights the most important documents in US history. Each of these "milestone" documents is detailed and photographed on a separate page; the photo can be enlarged for presentation on an interactive whiteboard. Use this site with DocsTeach, with tools for educators. This site was clearly designed with teachers in mind! Click the items from the menu on the right.
tag(s): civics (141), primary sources (184), history day (37)
In the Classroom
The use of primary sources in teaching has been greatly increased by our digital access to documents like these. Peruse the list of "milestone" documents and commit to using the photographs on an interactive whiteboard (or projector) when the document comes up in a lesson or discussion. For teachers who are supporting student projects for National History Day, this site also has a link to specific tips, although it appears the site has not been kept up to date with current information on individual competitions. Challenge cooperative learning groups to investigate one of the documents and create a multimedia project of their choice. Looking for some inspiration? How about having groups create a podcast using podOmatic, reviewed here. Or have students create online posters on paper or do it together as a class using a tool such as PicLits, reviewed here. Have students narrate a photo of the document (using a FREE and LEGAL photo) with a too such as Google Drawings, reviewed here. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dictionary of Science Quotations - Today in Science History
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7 to 12
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This site is a searchable database of science quotes from different scientists and philosophers. This site is a basic "plain vanilla" tool, but includes a lot of scientists and philosophers...more
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This site is a searchable database of science quotes from different scientists and philosophers. This site is a basic "plain vanilla" tool, but includes a lot of scientists and philosophers (great for reference and quick research). Searches can be done by keyword, names, or alphabetically. The drawback to the site is that there are some distracting commercial features. Direction would need to be given to younger students on differentiating between advertisements and site content.
tag(s): scientists (72), search engines (41)
In the Classroom
This site would be great for creating cross curriculum units with language arts and science. It could be used as a resource for teachers. Students could search for quotes relevant to scientists being studied. Students could also choose a favorite quote as a prompt for a blog post. Have students create bulletin board posters using favorite quotes and adding images to them using a tool such as Web Poster Wizard (reviewed here) or an online "poster" about a scientist using a tool such as Nota (reviewed here).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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English Worksheets Land - English Worksheet Land
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K to 12
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Visit English Worksheet Land anytime you need an activity for Kindergarten through twelfth grade English language learning. Select Common Core aligned curriculum from the menu bar at...more
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Visit English Worksheet Land anytime you need an activity for Kindergarten through twelfth grade English language learning. Select Common Core aligned curriculum from the menu bar at the top. Discover analogies to vocabulary and everything thing in between (with accompanying answer keys). Find PDF downloadable worksheets by grade level or alphabetical topics. Sign up and receive their weekly New ELA worksheet via email.
tag(s): antonyms (16), synonyms (20), capitalization (9), grammar (143), grammar review (34), reading comprehension (145), inferencing (9), vocabulary (260), context clues (15), figurative language (19), myths and legends (42), handwriting (14), homophones (7), parts of speech (38), phonics (57), poetry (195), prefixes (12), suffixes (10), root words (11), punctuation (23), sentences (21), spelling (96)
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Why reinvent the wheel? Bookmark this site for use all year. Use these worksheets to help differentiate for students. Many of the topics are covered at different levels and with different activities. Use some of the worksheets as review of a topic you already taught or to prepare for a test. Set up stations with worksheets from different topics for different days of the week, i.e. Monday is always spelling day and Friday is always poetry day. Choose individualized options so students are working at the appropriate level. These worksheets would be great practice for ESL/ELL and learning support students. Hate worksheets? Have students access this site and create their own learning activities to challenge each other based on the content here, but adding their own creative touches. They could use a quiz creator or multimedia tool from the Edge. Create "free and easy" interactive polls/quizzes using Kahoot (reviewed here).
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Global Issues - Global Issues
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9 to 12
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Global Issues are on students' minds and apply to a variety of classes. Use this site to find articles (frequently updated) on and related topics. You can print pages or ...more
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Global Issues are on students' minds and apply to a variety of classes. Use this site to find articles (frequently updated) on and related topics. You can print pages or email/bookmark them for someone interested. Use an RSS feed to stay up to date on changes to the site. Although many articles are written by the site owner, they include extensive facts, graphs, links, and charts.
tag(s): social justice (45), news (221), cultures (282), cross cultural understanding (163)
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Use this site to raise awareness of global issues or as material to teach critical research or expository writing. Students can research other sources to verify or debunk the article's claims. Students can analyze information from various sources for bias and factual accuracy. Have students use this as one of several sources for support in persuasive essays or letters to the editor. Use the articles to practice key reading skills, such as identifying the main idea and summarizing, by marking up the article on an interactive whiteboard. Students can also post findings, viewpoints, and solutions onto a personal or class blog. Have cooperative learning groups choose a topic to research and become "experts" about. Have groups create multimedia presentations to share with the class. Have students create a multimedia presentation using ThingLink, reviewed here. Challenge students to find a related photo (legally permitted to be reproduced), and then narrate the photo as if it is a news report. To find Creative Commons images for student projects (with credit, of course), try Vecteezy, reviewed here. Have students use a mapping tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here, to create a map (with audio) where the global issues are taking place. Another option is to have students create videos and share them on a tool such as SchoolTube, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Daily Writing Prompts - Susan Stein
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3 to 8
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A deceptively simple site, this is fun for even older kids as a writing instigator. There are daily prompt ideas sorted by month as well as extra links for seasonal ...more
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A deceptively simple site, this is fun for even older kids as a writing instigator. There are daily prompt ideas sorted by month as well as extra links for seasonal activities or information. A few of the links for more information were not working at the time of this review.
tag(s): creative writing (121), journals (28), writing (301)
In the Classroom
This could be a great writing center for students who work well independently or need a little motivation on writing. The seasonal additions are fun, too, for those Friday afternoons when creativity is lean. Project the prompts on your interactive whiteboard or projector and have students choose the one that interests them. Create a seasonal class wiki using the prompts, have individual students add to the story on the wiki.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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International Children's Digital Library - University of Maryland
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K to 8
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The International Children's Digital Library, consisting of digital books in many languages, aims to inspire students to become members of the global community through literature. The...more
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The International Children's Digital Library, consisting of digital books in many languages, aims to inspire students to become members of the global community through literature. The digital stories focus on identifying materials that help students understand the world around them. The collection reflects similarities and differences across cultures and people around the world. Check out the Using the Library section for ideas on how to incorporate the library into your classroom. Note that the books are in text format, not audio. There are three different "reader" styles for viewing the books.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (163), cultures (282), folktales (34)
In the Classroom
Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to share stories and incite discussion among students. Have small groups construct mini-lessons on the theme or a reading strategy using one of the digital books, and then teach the class using an interactive whiteboard. Rather than having students complete traditional book reports, try a project such as a podcast about the literature using a site such as PodOmatic (reviewed here).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Head Magnet
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3 to 12
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HeadMagnet is a new twist on flashcards. You can create flashcards for any subject that you wish or use cards already available on the site. Once the cards are made, ...more
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HeadMagnet is a new twist on flashcards. You can create flashcards for any subject that you wish or use cards already available on the site. Once the cards are made, there are different study modes to choose - slide show, self-test and normal (type in responses). Study sessions can even be timed. After completing the study session HeadMagnet predicts which items will need more study time, enabling you to spend more time on material that hasn't been learned yet. Study lists can be shared with others, and you can search for already created materials. After completion of a study session, you can access statistics that show your overall memory of the material. You need to register to create your own materials, but all items are free. Registration requires and email address. Tip: rather than using your personal or work email, create a free Gmail account to use for memberships. If you plan to have students register individually, you may want to create your own Gmail account with up to 20 subaccounts for each group of students (by code name or number) within your classes. Here is a blog post that tells how to set up Gmail subaccounts to use for any online membership service.
tag(s): study aid (171), flash cards (44)
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Create flashcards for any subject to review material being learned in class. Use this as a review for vocabulary before tests. As a pre-assessment, create a study list to use on the interactive whiteboard or projector to find out what students already know. Provide this link on your class website for students to use to create flashcards both in and out of your classroom. Learning support teachers may want to show students how to create their own cards. The process of creating the will actually reinforce skills, as well.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Boke of Gode Cookery
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9 to 12
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Learn about food, feasting, and other historic culinary items on this site with these medieval and Renaissance European recipes. All recipes have been adapted for the 21st century kitchen....more
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Learn about food, feasting, and other historic culinary items on this site with these medieval and Renaissance European recipes. All recipes have been adapted for the 21st century kitchen. This site also has a link to their YouTube channel. If this content interests you, besure to check out the menu on the left for other cultures and times.
tag(s): cooking (33), renaissance (36), medieval (36), shakespeare (98)
In the Classroom
If you and your students are studying the medieval and/or Renaissance period of time this is a nice addition to engage student interest. Think about having individuals, pairs, or small groups of students choose a recipe to create at home. Then ask them to photograph the steps in making the dish and the final product. Enhance learning by having students use the Free Online Photo Editor, reviewed here, to label and put borders around the photos. Extend learning by having students put their photos into a class recipe book using Ourboox, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Folklore and Mythology Online Texts
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4 to 12
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If you're searching for usable texts for a folklore or mythology unit, here's a ready resource. This listing draws from a wide range of sources, so some inconsistency in quality ...more
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If you're searching for usable texts for a folklore or mythology unit, here's a ready resource. This listing draws from a wide range of sources, so some inconsistency in quality is inevitable. The breadth of selection, which includes tales from many different cultures, more than compensates.
In the Classroom
Use this site to find stories from all over the world during a lesson/unit on storytelling. Incorporating stories from different cultures can insure that these wont all be repeats for students, as well as adds a multicultural perspective. Peruse the site ahead of time to proof the stories and either print them or have students read that at different computer stations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kids Gardening - National Gardening Association
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3 to 8
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Kids Gardening offers a wide range of ideas and resources to help educators and caregivers bring gardening into their classrooms and communities. The home page provides a helpful overview...more
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Kids Gardening offers a wide range of ideas and resources to help educators and caregivers bring gardening into their classrooms and communities. The home page provides a helpful overview of at-home activities, projects, and educator supports. The top menu makes it easy to explore topics such as What's New, where you can browse recent posts, garden stories, and updates. The Learning Tools section includes Getting Started guides for educators and caregivers, as well as resources, lessons, and hands-on activities focused on play, learning, and growing a garden. Whether you are looking for step-by-step how-to guides, inspiration for indoor or outdoor garden projects, or practical ways to create meaningful "gardening moments," this site offers a rich collection of ideas to support youth gardening in any setting.
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If you aren't lucky enough to have outdoor gardening space, take advantage of ideas offered for indoor gardens, such as terrariums and container gardening. Check out the extensive lesson library to search by theme, standards, season, and more. You will also find lessons and activities appropriate for science and math. Use the Growing Poems, found here to enhance your classroom poetry unit. Whatever activities you choose, have students record the growth in their garden or container by taking photos. As a summation for your gardening project use Photo Joiner Collage Maker, reviewed here to create a collage of your garden photos with special effects, text, frames, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Creating Fictional Characters - The Kennedy Center
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9 to 12
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The Kennedy Centera,,?,"?s a,,??"Creating Fictional Charactersa,,?'? lesson is a flexible, multi-day writing and drama resource designed to help students explore how authors create...more
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The Kennedy Centera,,?,"?s a,,??"Creating Fictional Charactersa,,?'? lesson is a flexible, multi-day writing and drama resource designed to help students explore how authors create believable and memorable characters. Across approximately four 45-minute lessons, students analyze characterization techniques, examine the importance of both major and minor characters, and explore how images, literary allusions, and historical context can deepen character development. Students participate in the creative process by designing original characters, writing short scripts, and performing scenes that bring their characters to life. The lesson also strengthens inferencing, collaboration, contextual analysis, oral communication, research, and writing skills while encouraging students to understand how texts reflect the attitudes, values, fashions, and social norms of a time period. To extend learning, students apply characterization techniques through engaging quick writes that reinforce their understanding of direct and indirect characterization.
tag(s): characterization (17), literature (215)
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Show students images of people from different time periods and ask them to infer personality traits, occupations, motivations, or conflicts based solely on visual clues. Students can then discuss how authors use appearance, actions, and dialogue to help readers understand characters. In small groups, have students write and perform a short, scripted scene featuring their created characters. Have students create an original fictional character using a character profile organizer that includes physical traits, personality, backstory, fears, strengths, goals, and relationships.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Show my street - showmystreet.com
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2 to 12
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Use this easy site to find any address on satellite view. Show My Street uses Google Street View. Type in an address. As you type, street views that begin to ...more
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Use this easy site to find any address on satellite view. Show My Street uses Google Street View. Type in an address. As you type, street views that begin to match the address will appear. As you continue to type, the street views continue to change. (This is actually a really great way to see other places.) Zoom in on your address using the same tools found in Google Maps. Share the location by clicking on the X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, or link icons.
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tag(s): maps (222)
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Have students choose any place, then post the link to it on a blog, wiki, or website, and write a description of it. Describe what they would see out of their window, create a story about what they hear or see, or describe their family and what's inside of the house. Research the history of the area to determine how it may have been different in the past. Of course you will went to avoid posting personal information on the web, but students could write fictional stories or keep personal information out of their writings. Describe the wildlife (plant or animal) that exists in their area. Describe the community of people in the area or an important neighbor and why they are important. Create a persuasive essay why their house (or school) is the best, friendliest, etc. in the area. Use tools to determine the distance between houses or to local historical places, places of interest, etc. Use the image as a powerful tool for writing.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Online Voice Recorder - 123apps
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K to 12
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Just as the name says, Online Voice Recorder allows you to record your voice from your computer and save the file. With no membership required, this is a free and ...more
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Just as the name says, Online Voice Recorder allows you to record your voice from your computer and save the file. With no membership required, this is a free and simple recording treasure! Simply push the record button and follow screen prompts to ALLOW the application access to your computer's microphone. Talk as long as desired. Then listen to the recorded playback. Trim and edit the length using easy sliders as desired. Save your finished version in MP3 format using the link.
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tag(s): study aid (171), noregistration (74), blended learning (30), preK (354), communication (128), spelling (96), fluency (33), speech (65)
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Have students practice spelling words orally, record speeches, practice reading fluency, and much more using Online Voice Recorder. After recording, allow students to listen to the playback and reflect upon the quality of their work. Do before and after recordings of students to share with parents during conferences to demonstrate reading progress. Have students record weekly summaries for what has happened in your class to share on your class website or blog (you will have to upload the files). Record weekly or daily homework assignments and share as a voice recording on your website. Save file space by replacing old files with new ones. Online Voice Recorder would be an excellent resource for recording and sharing more complicated directions for projects and assignments (adding you voice intonation and cues!). Your weaker readers and ENL/ESL students may do better with a combination of written AND auditory directions. Provide the link on your class website for students to use at home for additional practice in spelling, reading, practicing reports, and more. Share this site with parents at Back to School Night. Have students write and record audio book reviews others can play on iPads in the school library. If you have gifted students in your classroom, this tool is simple enough for even the youngest to be able to record audio mini-dramas portraying a historic figure, poetry readings, and more. Be sure to show them how to NAME and download the files to the local computer! Anything they can say out loud can become a creative project recording. Don't forget about recording musical performances or practices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World War II As Seen Through Children's Literature - Yale University
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This site will show the pervasive influence of World War II on children's literature. ...more
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