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Current Events Lesson Plans - Sean Banville
Grades
3 to 8
tag(s): differentiation (103), listening (119), news (223), reading comprehension (146), reading strategies (85)
In the Classroom
All news stories are offered in multiple forms: auditory (can be downloaded as a podcast or played on your computer, equipped with speakers), word document, pdf, and on the web page itself. You can play the auditory version for the class or use the print forms to reinforce reading strategies while differentiating using the "easy" and "harder" versions.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Elfnet's Common Vocabulary - Elfnet EFL ESL Resources
Grades
1 to 4tag(s): pronunciation (32), speech (64), vocabulary (262)
In the Classroom
A great site to bookmark on classroom computers for beginning language learners and slow readers. Speech and language clinicians may find it helpful in teaching vocabulary and categorization of concepts, as well. Make sure you have speakers or headphones attached to your computer.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Art 21: Art in the Twenty-First Century - PBS
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): artists (106), creativity (93)
In the Classroom
Make this site a link from your teacher web page for your art students to explore for inspiration. Many of the video clips would also be great introductions to studio assignments, cultural discussions, or writing assignments if shown on a projector. Find Teacher Guides for Art 21 here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gridcosm - SITO
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): poetry (197)
In the Classroom
Share selected images on a projector as writing prompts or to open a "what is art" discussion. You could also use the images simply as examples of montages before a hands-on project, though this approach misses the clickable depths of each image. Teachers should be aware that this site does not limit image content, so some nudity may occasionally appear in the images. Check you art program's guidleines for such images and/or maintain teacher control over which ones are shown in class, if this will be a problem in your shcool.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Many Things.org Daily - Charles I. Kelly & Lawrence E. Kelly
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): grammar (142), idioms (29), news (223), slang (16), verbs (25)
In the Classroom
Use this to beef up vocabulary, to explore culture through idioms and proverbs, and for listening and discussion practice in response to news reports. Great to fill in 5 - 10 minutes at the beginning or end of classes! For the regular classroom teacher, this may provide an alternate way for ESL students to "study" current events. Be sure to mark it in Favorites on your classroom computer for these students to access (or place a shortcut on the desktop). Note: you need speakers for the audio!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Funbrain Spell Check
Grades
3 to 6In the Classroom
This game could also be played in pairs for those students who may need some extra help or review in applying spelling outside their weekly "tests."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bibliographic Blunders - Beacon Learning Center--Carolyn Garner
Grades
6 to 8In the Classroom
Use a projector to walk through the steps and information needed to create source cards and an MLA bibliography with the entire class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Speech Accent Archive - George Mason University
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Make this one available to the cast members of your school play or for in-class skits. You could also share some of the sound files as you study literature written in dialect to students can "hear" what it really sounds like. By listening to English accents all over the world, literature teachers may want to encourage authentic oral readings. Make sure you have speakers on your computer - and turn up the volume!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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English Picture Dictionary - Heinle Newbury House Publishers
Grades
3 to 8tag(s): dictionaries (48), word study (59)
In the Classroom
A great dictionary to bookmark for your ESL learners on your classroom computer for handy reference anytime.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Books in Spanish: Children & Teens - California State University San Marcus
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): book lists (167), reading lists (79), spanish (115)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource in searching for books that could benefit your ELL classroom. Books are recommended in various reading levels, making it easier to find things to fit specific students in your class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Common Errors in English - Paul Brians
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
A useful reference to offer on your teacher web page or classroom computer. You could even feature a tip each day at the start of class, based on this extensive list.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Beatrix Potter: Audio Books - Ohio University Telecommunications Center
Grades
2 to 4tag(s): audbk (25), audio books (42), reading lists (79)
In the Classroom
This site may inspire you and your students to create a collection of audio recordings of some favorite stories used in your curriculum. Combine with student illustrations created in a Paint program such as ABCYA Paint, reviewed here to produce your own multimedia literary resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Don't Wake Kate - PBS
Grades
K to 2tag(s): disabilities (37), listening (119)
In the Classroom
This site is also useful for students as an activity that strengthens memory skills, concentration, and attention to detail. Include this game with others as part of your lessons about disabilities. As part of your overall unit on disabilities, ask students to use Book Creator, reviewed here to share ideas on how to adapt areas of your classroom and school for disabled students. Include student drawings, pictures, and writing projects in your ebook.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fun Attic - Fun Attic
Grades
K to 6tag(s): game based learning (329), summer (53)
In the Classroom
Find all sorts of activities for inside and outside the classroom. It includes a nice list of suggestions for adding some educational fun to those long summer days - definitely a resource to share with parents before the end of the school year.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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English Grammar - University of Victoria
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): grammar (142), parts of speech (40), speech (64)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a review activity, helping students practice what they have just learned about parts of speech. Have students complete the activity on the site on the interactive whiteboard, competing in groups to see who can get the answers right the quickest. Don't be a Vanna White on the interactive whiteboard, let students control the board - getting to play with the interactive whiteboard gets students more involved and excited to participate.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Story of Epic Proportions - National Endowment for the Humanities
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): poetry (197)
In the Classroom
What would an epic poem of the 21st century look like? Challenge students to write and 'perform" their own epic work based on the characteristics and patterns uncovered in the lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grow Up Reading - West Bloomfield Township Public Library
Grades
K to 3tag(s): reading lists (79)
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Keep your primary students interested in reading even during summer vacation by sharing this resource with parents before the end of the year.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Can I have a Word? - Barbicon Education
Grades
6 to 9tag(s): multimedia (70), vocabulary (262)
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Shel Silverstein's Official Website - Shel Silverstein; Harper Publishers
Grades
K to 6In the Classroom
Take your students on this language-rich adventure using an interactive whiteboard or projector. Mark your calendar now to visit this site during April, when Poetry Month is celebrated. Download your free poetry kit from the poetry month link. Of course, Shel Silverstein's whimsical and slightly dark humor can be enjoyed any month. There is a link for Teachers and Parents with lesson ideas, printables, and more. This is a great site to share with parents and students for summer breaks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Exploring Compare and Contrast Structure in Expository Texts - ReadWriteThink
Grades
3 to 5tag(s): reading comprehension (146), writing (310)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plan hosted on this site! Even if you don't have the time to complete the whole lesson, take a look and see if you can incorporate parts as the information is good. Be sure to save this site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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