| 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 LinksMerriam-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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