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This is an excellent example of how to use a Prezi in Langugae Arts - specifically in narrowing a research report topic. Its use of zooming in precisley aligns with the thought process we ask students to use when narrowing their topics.

Wordle is a program that allows you to enter words and make 'word clouds'. These word clouds can be used for vocabulary within Math and Social Studies units or to demonstrate a students prior knowledge of a topic. This could also be used for a spin on the traditional word wall. The more you enter a certain word, the larger it appears in the cloud. By creating a Wordle 'word cloud', children will be exposed to vocabulary words they have seen or will be introduced to. This website allows you to be creative and use words to make a piece of art in which you can share, show, and use within the classroom.

ReadWriteThink is a respected organization dedicated to improving student literacy. This site has a variety of resources for both in and out-of-school use that focus on helping students organize their thoughts and learn about language.

Includes a wide variety of .pdf graphic organizers to help students classify ideas and communicate effectively.

A useful site for teaching basic punctuation marks such as question marks, exclamation marks and full stops. Includes a download option and multiple interactive activities. Punctuation is a focus area. This tool also has a multiple choice quiz. Though it uses British spellings, the fundamentals of grammar are presented in a fun format! This is especially important due to the nature of grammar concepts.

Merriam-Webster's Word Central is a great tool for students to see a larger version of a dictionary. Teachers can also utilize the games available. The understanding of the arrangement of information in a dictionary is a fundamental skill that will benefit all learners. Utilizing this tool on an IWB collectively gives students an experience with a dictionary.

This site provides a great number of fun learning activities for use on the IWB. What is great about this site is that it covers all grade levels and a variety of topics/subject areas, including language arts, math/science, social studies, and games.