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Teaching Reading: A Balanced Approach for Today's Classrooms
Pamela Farris, Northern Illinois University
Carol Fuhler, Iowa State University
Maria Walther
Vocabulary Instruction in a Balanced Literacy Program

Web Links

Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder
(http://www.m-w.com/info/vocab/vocab.htm)

Featured in this site are some common Greek and Latin roots, as well as a few words which derive from mythological names. A quiz appears at the end of each root words page to test what you've learned.
VoyCabulary
(http://www.voycabulary.com/)

VoyCabulary makes the words on any webpage into links so you can look them up in a dictionary or other word-reference-site of your choice, by simply clicking on the words.
Vocabulary University
(http://www.syndicate.com/)

This is the home of Vocabulary University® containing free vocabulary puzzles that enhance vocabulary mastery. Teachers have endorsed this site which enriches classroom curriculum. The exercises help prepare for PSAT/NMSQT*, SSAT*, GED*, SAT* and ACT* tests. Also contains grade level puzzles, thematic features, and a site map to other word related sites.
Word Play
(http://nanana.com/vocabulary.html)

This site contains more than 150 links to word puzzles and word play sites such as word searches, ABC games, puzzles, and Hangman.
English Vocabulary Generator
(http://www.vocabularygenerator.com/)

A very interesting and eclectic (diverse) collection of resources related to vocabulary, puzzles, riddles, tongue twisters and more.
Vocabulary Training Exercises
(http://www.vokabel.com/author.html)

This site is meant to replicate on the Internet a means of learning words and phrases in different languages. It is not meant to have dictionary capability. The vocabulary is presented randomly, emulating as nearly as possible the "flash-card" technique and the user may keep score to monitoring progress. French, Spanish, and German speakers may create their own tests with extended characters in the "Create your own test" section.
5000 SAT Preparation Words
(http://www.freevocabulary.com/)

Contains 5000 SAT preparation words, with brief definitions, free for individual and classroom use.
Hoagies Gifted Education Package
(http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/)

This site includes articles, research, and resources about gifted education. There are sections for parents, educators, and students.
Software to Bolster Vocab Aquistion (figure)

Education 4Kids
(http://www.edu4kids.com/)

It is a resource just for learners and offers opportunities to practice skills in math, social studies, and language arts. Free of advertisements and definitely child oriented, it would be a superb site for elementary classroom use.
Davis ESL Café
(http://www.pacificnet.net/~sperling/eslcafe.html)

Not only is this an excellent resource for teachers but it is supportive for second language students who can chat with other ESL and LEP students.
Discovery Channel School
(http://school.discovery.com/)

This site has offerings for teachers, students, and parents. In addition, it provides an option for developing word searches and word puzzles if you visit the Puzzlemaker and a site entitled Dictionary Plus.
Enchanted Learning Dictionary
(http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Dictionary.html)

An educationally delightful experience as students expand their vocabulary, increase background information on a variety of topics, and practice reading skills on materials form K-4. The language can be changed from English to French, Gernan, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Lingustic Fun Page
(http://www.ojohaven.com/fun)

Appropriate for teachers and upper grade uses, this site includes links to articles about words, interesting word-related sites, and a vocabulary builder.
Merriam-Webster Word Central
(http://www.wordcentral.com/)

This site is designed like the inside of a school. Students can choose a location and play with language in experimental labs, search the on-line dictionary, work with a word of the day, and send interesting words to their friends.
Thesaurus.com--Roget's Internet Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases
(http://www.thesaurus.com/)

As the title says, here is an internet thesaurus so students have a wealth of words right at their fingertips.
A Wordo Puzzle Strategy
(http://www.selu.edu/Academics/Education/TEC/wordo.htm)

This site from Southeastern Louisiana University gives you the form and a useful strategy for the Wordo vocabulary activity from the book Breaking Reading Barriers in Grades 4-12 by Hicks and Simpson (1998).
Wacky Web Tales
(http://www.eduplace.com/tales/)

Appropriate for middle grades and above, this site provides an opportunity to play with words similar to "Mad Libs." A short guide is included that explains the parts of speech needed to complete the tales. Students may submit their own original tales.








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