Project-based learning is interactive learning. Web 2.0 tools mean kids will remember it.
INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY WITH LANGUAGE ARTS
What's included in the Language Arts bundle:
Five step-by-step lessons, including reproducibles, grading rubrics, sample projects, extensions for advanced students and troubleshooting tips
Next-day email delivery in the universally-readable .pdf format
A brief summary of each project, including suggested grade level and prior knowledge, time required, software required, and other projects that should be completed prior to this one
Higher-order thinking skills addressed
Technology-specific skills taught (including National Education Technology Standards addressed
Here are the five lessons included in this bundle:
One of the best online reading sides for kids
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#60 Online Sustained Silent Reading Sites Use the internet to offer variety in Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) program (which is the same as DEAR--Drop Everything and Read). Every student can find something they'll like on these websites. Click the image to the left for a sample
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#61 Everyday Vocabulary Always use correct vocabulary terms when talking about technology. Student need to get used to 'geek speak'. Click the image to the left for a sample
Great spelling practice site
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#63 Online Spelling Practice. Use www.spellingcity.com to practice spelling words, site word or Dolch words. Click the image to the left for a sample
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#66 Vocabulary Table in Word Make a table of vocabulary words for studying. Include word, definition, picture, to address multiple intelligences for learning--writing words, researching them and picturing them. Click the image to the left for a sample
Sponge websites
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#68 Sponge Activities for Language Arts A sponge 'soaks up' those extra minutes in the school day before lunch, after a quiz. Focused websites are a great way to engage students in learning for five to ten minutes. Click the image to the left for a sample
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