Warren elementaries

I copied the Fractionator game from the website link above.  it seems to be a relatively new website.  Not a lot of stuff on it but good games.  Also lists a multiplication game.  From Heather Johnson

Rec. by Kathy Gadbury

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

SMART Exchange-official site where you can search and download interactive lessons.

Great place to start to find some great educational blogs

Rec. by Christy Branham

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

Short stories for students to summarize/select main idea

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.  

TV411 is produced by the Adult Literacy Media Alliance.  Their lessons can also be used with children.

Wealth of resources on differentiated instruction from a teacher in Australia.  Also check out all of the pages listed on the menu at left.

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

Rec. by Kathy Gadbury

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.

Entry explaining how to effectively use Make Beliefs in the classroom.  Includes differentiation

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

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.

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

Use this presentation material to help teach text structure.

if you need to bookmark a site and want to have a copy of your bookmarked sites accessible from any computer- it's free and very easy to use.  LiveBinders is like having a 3-ring binder for the Web- collect your resources, organize them easily, present them to your students/colleagues.  Your students can access them from the laptops simply by going to the site and searching for your public binder by name, or by logging in with your information.  You can make your binders private or public.  There are hundreds already made that you may be able to use in your classroom (someone else has already done the work for you) - if it is public you can make a copy of it and save the binder in your account!