ReadWriteThink: Alphabet Organizer

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Alphabet Organizer has numerous applications for classroom instruction. Students have the option to enter one word, more than one word, or a word and related notes for each letter of the alphabet. Elementary students can use the tool to create an alphabet book with words for each letter of the alphabet. The tool can also be used to have students brainstorm and discuss background knowledge on a topic they are beginning to study. At the end of the unit, the chart can be revisited to add new information or to correct erroneous information. Alternatively, the tool can be used for a vocabulary study by having students enter vocabulary words and related notes or definitions. This interactive tool enables students to print an alphabet chart or pages for an alphabet book. Lesson plans on ReadWriteThink illustrate various examples of how the tool can be used in the classroom.

 

AAASpell Spelling and Vocabulary

This site provides typical spelling  and vocabulary lists for grades 1-8, as well as a review of the alphabet.

A very useful tool is that it enables a teacher or student to input a spelling list, and then use a variety of  methods to practice spelling, such as adding or removing letters, and unscrambling letters.

ReadWriteThink: Word Build & Bank

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Word Build & Bank provides a simple, engaging way for students to generate dozens of different words by first choosing an ending (for example -an, -ed, -at, -op) and then adding a beginning letter or blend. When a correct word is created, the word is stored in a Word Bank where students can read and review their words. For each ending, Word Build & Bank prompts students to create between 6 and 14 different possible words, adding an element of fun and discovery. It uses animation and sound to guide students through the steps of creating words, and employs prompts that are clear and easy to master. This interactive tool could be used individually or in small groups, either in one session or across multiple lessons.

ReadWriteThink: Eye on Idioms

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Students are more likely to understand, recall, and care about what an idiom means after having played with the phrase through a highly engaging exploration of metaphorical language. Eye on Idioms can be used to engage students in a study of seven idioms. After viewing the literal representation of each idiom, students are asked to complete the sentence by selecting the correct idiom from the list. Using context clues from the sentence, students can then determine the metaphorical meaning of the idiom. As a final step, students are asked to use the idiom in a sentence to show their understanding of its meaning. Students should be reminded to print the page after completing each idiom exercise since their work cannot be saved electronically.

 

Interactives: Spelling Bee

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Spelling Bee is an interactive Web site where students can learn grade-appropriate vocabulary by practicing how to spell specific words and using contextual clues to understand their meanings. The activities at each grade level are designed to let students work at a pace that is appropriate to their skill level. Students hear words multiple times that they are asked to spell, typing and retyping words until they are prepared to submit their words for scoring. Students also are able to take advantage of the multimedia aspects of the interactive, imagining words as they appear in print, hearing words as they are spoken, and reading definitions that help them connect spelling to meaning. (Note: Grade 1 does not present definitions as hints because it focuses on sight words and expects that most students will probably be using the interactive with a teacher, parent, or caregiver.)

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