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45 Websites For Students To Create Original Artwork Online - 0 views

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art graphics

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Note that this list is from 2009, so some links might be obsolete.

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Text Organization and its Relation to Reading Comprehension - 0 views

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text structure comprehension reading literacy eric

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This 57-page PDF is a scholarly study which reviews the literature on text organization and how it affects reading comprehension. One item discussed is the use of graphic organizers in helping students of different abilities better understand reading material. (Rec by Amy Lorch via LC)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This 57-page PDF is a scholarly study which reviews the literature on text organization and how it affects reading comprehension. One item discussed is the use of graphic organizers in helping students of different abilities better understand reading material. (Rec by Amy Lorch via LC)</div>

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Text Structure Frames - 0 views

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text structure frames writing

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Use these sample paragraph frames for each type of text structure used in expository writing. (rec. by Amy Lorch via LC)

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Text Structures - 0 views

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text text structure graphic organizers diagram

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This two-page PDF provides a resource for the different text structures for expository writing. It includes definition, signal worlds, graphic organizers, summary questions and paragraph frames for each text structure.

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Tech Structure Signal Questions & Signal Words - 0 views

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structure signal words literacy

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This one-page PDF contains signal questions and signal words for the various text structures. (from Amy Lorch via LC)

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Text Features - 0 views

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structure graphic organizers

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Use these graphic organizers to help students understand the different text structures for expository writing. (through LC via Amy Lorch)

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Text Structure Paragraphs - 0 views

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structure paragraph

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Use these paragraphs as examples of various text structures.

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Text Structure Workmat - 0 views

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structure organize diagram

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Use this one page PDF to help your student's organize their expository writing.

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Circle Plot Diagram - ReadWriteThink - 0 views

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readwritethink structure plot organize diagram

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Use the circle plot diagram as a postreading organizer to explore the text structures in a book.

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Exploring Compare and Contrast Structure in Expository Texts - ReadWriteThink - 0 views

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structure readwritethink compare contrast

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Build your students' understanding of compare and contrast by participating in class discussions, using Internet resources, working collaboratively, and by visually representing information in a Venn diagram.

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http://www.literacyleader.com/sites/litlead.essdack.org/files/Text%20Structure%20GCHS.p... - 0 views

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text text structure literacy

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Use this presentation material to help teach text structure.

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Reading Comprehension Skills - 0 views

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synonyms

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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.

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Guess Who? - 0 views

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riddles context clues poem

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Using context clues in rhymes to figure out who (what type of job) the poem is describing.

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NCTE Sessions on Digital Reading/Digital Writing - 0 views

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blog digital reading literacy presentation

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Franki Sibberson is a great person to follow for literacy ideas. Her blog "A Year of Reading" has lots to consider! Not all presentations are easy to follow, but this one is very enlightening.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Franki Sibberson is a great person to follow for literacy ideas. Her blog "A Year of Reading" has lots to consider! Not all presentations are easy to follow, but this one is very enlightening.</div>

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Out on a Limb - A Guide to Getting Along - 0 views

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Conflict_resolution getting along discipline behavior

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Rec. by Kathy Gadbury

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Internalization of Vocabulary Through the Use of a Word Map - ReadWriteThink - 0 views

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vocabulary word map

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This lesson plan provides a word map for students to learn new vocabulary through embedded activities and contextual clues. Instruction, activities, and extended activities are included. Shared via Learning Connection

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Archived: Summer Workshops: Looking at Vocabulary - 0 views

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vocabulary

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This presentation provides information and techniques for teachers to use when teaching new vocabulary by using contextual clues. Workshop presentation by Lynn Figurate Shared via Learning Connection

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This presentation provides information and techniques for teachers to use when teaching new vocabulary by using contextual clues. Workshop presentation by Lynn Figurate Shared via Learning Connection</div>

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CRSP - Context Clues - 0 views

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context reading

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Learn about four common types of context clues and examples. Exercises with answers are included. This resource is appropriate for older students. Shared via Learning Connection

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Learn about four common types of context clues and examples. Exercises with answers are included. This resource is appropriate for older students. Shared via Learning Connection</div>

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Social Stories - 0 views

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socialstories social autism special needs SPED

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Rec. by Kathy Gadbury

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Fraction Fun - 0 views

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math fractions

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I found this website that has multiple activities with fractions. It includes the materials needed for the activities and instructions. It lists extensions and assessment ideas. It also has a listing of books about fractions. It even contains links to other websites where students can play fraction games. (And I only had trouble accessing one of the links.) From Heather Johnson

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I found this website that has multiple activities with fractions. It includes the materials needed for the activities and instructions. It lists extensions and assessment ideas. It also has a listing of books about fractions. It even contains links to other websites where students can play fraction games. (And I only had trouble accessing one of the links.) From Heather Johnson</div>

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