writing

OPINION WRITING: This is great to teach kids how to cite evidence and give reasons in opinion writing in a really fun way! "I have evidence that my dad is an alien" is an Audi commercial that can lead to a great discussion about observations.

Great book to use for judgement (opinion with a reason using evidence) writing activity.

subtraction action

Subtracting across a middle zero:





math videos/songs

Listening Center Websites

Listening Center online resources:

1. Online Storytime by Barnes and Noble

2. Storynory

3. Storyline Online

4. Just Books Read Aloud

5. Read to Me

Northeastern United States

Here are some online quiz sites that can be used to help students remember states and capitals of the Northeast.

1. Northeastern States Quiz
2. Unites States Capitals Quiz
3. Northeast States and Capitals Flashcards

Northeastern United States Webquest : I modified this for my lower students and had them create a poster for each state in the Northeast. The poster had to have 3 facts, the capital, flag, and state outline.

US Landforms

Finding Theme in Lerature

Here are some resources for books on tape that can be read to struggling readers. These books will be used to find and compare themes among literary sources.

The Little Red Hen

The Grasshopper and the Ants



The Lion and the Mouse


Fox and the Crow

Wordles in the classroom

I've seen Wordles before but never had a use for them. After some thought I realized how much fun they could be for those students that learn best by using art! Students can create a Wordle for every subject:. Here is a sample....In order to create your own you need to have an updated version of Java so I'm thinking if you can't create one online, then students can create their own with paper and markers.

1. Describing a character in a book using character traits (reading)
2. Publish new vocabulary words (All content areas)
3. Practice common multiples (math)
4. Show synonyms (reading)
5. Alternates to the word "said" (writing)
6. equivalent fractions (math)

How would you use Wordles in your room?

Voki for the Voiceless

Now that I'm starting to loose my voice once again I thought I would check out Voki. I must say that for someone who is always loosing her voice this program can come in handy!!

I thought that I would have her say my morning reminders seeing as I still say them to every child as they walk in the door. It was a very simple program to use. My Avatar and message was created in less than 15 minutes! I can see myself using it in the future to introduce new projects. Perhaps student would be more inclined to focus and listen if the directions are coming from someone else?



I have changed my avatar to provide you with a final thought on technology within a classroom. This has truly been an amazing experience this semester!