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Sixteen games containing characters from the show Martha Speaks that introduce new vocabulary through play, presenting words in proper context and providing definitions. Parents and teachers can print a list of the vocabulary words used in each game for further discussion.

"Reading Bear teaches children to read by introducing phonics principles painlessly and systematically, while teaching new vocabulary. We are planning 50 presentations."

Written from a first-person perspective, some argue that the poem chronicles its narrator's rapid descent into madness, paranoia, and the macabre after a strange encounter with a ghoulish raven. His brooding melancholy is the result of losing a beloved "Lenore," whom we presume is dead because, after all, this is Poe we're talking about. In short, we're dealing with a moody, recently bereaved protagonist who loses his marbles after experiencing a supernatural visitation. If that's not a recipe for a Shakespearean tragedy of the highest order, we don't know Hamlet. And, with that, we present the story of Shakespeare's Hamlet, to the beat of Poe's "The Raven"

"Knoword is a game of quick thinking, smart decisions and great words. When you begin, you will be given one randomly generated dictionary definition along with the first letter of its corresponding word. You must fill in the rest of the word to experience a gain in points and an added time bonus. You will start off with one minute before the game ends, and every word is an opportunity to extend your time. If you're ever stuck on a word, just hit the skip button and a new puzzle will present itself."

Words are more difficult vocabulary. Most appropriate for MS & HS students, although a great challenge for advanced intermediate readers!

"I was recently in a third grade classroom and was struck by the presence of rules that were posted for how to have a conversation. The poster said, "Each person must contribute to the discussion but take turns talking. Ask each other, 'Would you like to add to my idea?' or 'Can you tell us what you are thinking?' Ask questions so that you understand each other's ideas. Say, 'Can you tell me more about that?' or 'Can you say that in another way?'""

"Whilst looking at the some publishers websites I saw a few different book trailers. They were interesting but there was nothing there that I believed our students weren't capable of creating some just as good." This wiki gives suggestions, rationale, and resources for having students create their own book trailers.

Terrific guide to help in creation of Prezi's.