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Like this idea:  kids nominate favorite similes and metaphors.  Why not have them keep them in a writer's notebook?

Common Core Standards written in language that kids can understand.

Digital books in many different languages; some of them can even be downloaded to iPads, etc.

Language Arts resources for many standards.

This site provides an extensive collection of free resources, math games, and handson math activities aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Our math printables are suitable for use in math centers, small group or whole class settings. Instructions for each activity are presented in large print on a task card in child-friendly language to enable students to work on tasks independently after a brief introduction to the task. All materials and activities on the site are designed to support the Common Core State Standards and are based on the belief that effective mathematical learning is best achieved when students are given frequent opportunities to develop their own problem solving strategies, to pose questions, and to engage in mathematical inquiry through the use of open-ended tasks.

Great ideas from TeachThought, in several subjects

Blog features many reading ideas.

From the IRA.  Annual annotated reading list of new books.

This list is from 2006.  Many have suggested that it needs to be updated.  Not easy to find on DOE site.

This particular part of the website includes videos that correlate with the exemplars texts from Appendix B in the CCSS

Fairly comprehensive list of titles for common core.  (Of course, they want to sell you books.)

Although this is designed for high school, lower grades could adapt some of the ideas.

English Journal article (NCTE)

Learn English. This site uses words in isolation and also show them with a video.

This particular page takes you to the math games, but there are things for other subjects as well.

From Debra Lux (she used the context clues activities) I showed the slideshow then did the practice test with my class on the smart board.  I thought it went very well.  The kids really got it and liked it.  

Print out this existing exercise or create a new printable exercise to practice about synonyms. edHelper is a subscription service, but there are some free sample items.

Enter your spelling list and practice your words with 8 different games. (Also has predetermined lists)