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1. Circus Builder - Gather up acts for a three-ring circus by finding matching vowel sounds. Select the word that has the same vowel sound as the given word. (rhyming words)
2. Memory Cards - Here's a memory card game with a twist - match pairs of rhyming words.
3. Rhymes - from Little Animals Activity Centre - Digby Mole's Word games (choose level 1, 2, or 3)
4. Rhyming Words - select a locdation and then click on the word that rhymes
5. Rhyming Words - match the words in the squares.
6. Welcome to Alpine Ski Lodge - For each given word, you will be given a list of three words and asked to select the one with the same vowel sound as the letter pair (in red) in the given word. (rhyming words)
7. William Willya's Rhyming Game - Match the words in the sentence to make a rhyme
8. Wizards and Pigs: Episode I Poetry Pickle - students identify rhyme, rhythm, and alliteration on 4/11/08

1. Blends - Click on the blend that begins or ends the picture name
2. Consonant Blends & Digraphs - Have you ever needed a list of words and couldn't find it? Here are some groups of words to keep for handy reference. (bl- through wh-)
3. Even More Consonant Blends! - Use your dictionary to add 3 more words which begin with the same consonant blend as the example. (a worksheet to print)
4. Hangman Consonant Blend (Spelling List #3) - an interactive game from Quia (Note: hints are given so students are not just guessing blind.)
5. Phonics Endings Level 2
6. Spelling - Consonant Blends - If you make lists of words starting with these blends, you will get accustomed to hearing them and recognizing the patterns. (a worksheet to print)
7. Two Letter Ending Consonant Blends - multiple-choice exercise

1. Chapter Headings - lesson online with exercises for practice
2. Chapter Headings Quiz - online quiz
3. Explore the parts of a book - Click on each of the pictures on this page to learn more about that part of the book.
   1. After you finish exploring the parts of a book go to Who Am I to see how much you know!
4. Make Your Own Book - There are many fabulous books that you can make all by yourself. Let your imagination run wild with some simple, step-by-step instructions, with illustrations, to show you how to make some very creative and very fun books!
5. Merpy.com Stories - animated stories to be read online
6. Parts of a Book - online quiz
7. Title of a Book - lesson online with exercises for practice
8. Using the Parts of a Book - a worksheet from Teach-nology
9. Using an Index for Information - a worksheet from Teach-nology
10. Using an Index - lesson online with exercises for practice
11. Using a Table of Contents - a worksheet from Teach-nology

1. Cartoon Fill-ins - Create your own cartoon by filling in the form
2. Children's Stories, courtesy of Whootie Owl - Select your category of stories and read a story. Students can write story elements to discuss as whole class.
3. Reading Comprehension stories - interactive quizzes online for 2 stories
4. Setting Match - match the setting with the place.
5. Setting Match - match the time of day with the setting.
6. Story Elements - on-line interactive lesson - could be used for whole class activity.
7. Story Pyramid - Create on-line a story pyramid by filling in the information on a given story and print it!

1. Root Words - Underline the root words in the slides. Circle the prefix or suffix. (a show created by Connie Campbell)
2. Rooting Out Words - Help Remainder the Dog gather enough mushrooms to sell at the market by uncovering the roots of words. (three categories, several difficulty levels - from FunBrain)
3. Root Word Quizzes - Three levels
4. Root Word Quiz - match words with their roots
5. Root word quiz - match word with its root
6. Fish Tank Game - Type the root, suffix and or prefix to create a Fish Tank.
7. Root Words - Fact Sheet to share with students
8. Dinosaur Root Word Activity - Learn about Dinosaurs and root words together.
9. Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Word - PDF worksheets and also online activities

1. Crystal Castle - Prefixes hold the key to building the castle and making it light up.
2. Flamingo - Form a flock of flamingos with suffixes -y and -ly.
3. Prefixes - choose correct word to complete sentences.
4. Prefixes - Using dis -write the meaning of the word, then write a sentence using that word. (not available 3/28/08)
5. Prefixes - Using un - write the meaning of the word, then write a sentence using that word. (not available 3/28/08)
6. Prefixes Make New Words - Drag and drop the prefixes to complete the words correctly.
7. Prefixes Say Plenty - choose the word that best completes the sentence
8. Roots and Prefixes - Matching game to learn definitions for prefixes.
9. Success with Suffixes - fill in the blanks with words ending in "er."
10. Suffixes - Use your knowledge of suffixes to match words to definitions.
11. Suffixes Make New Words - Drag and drop the suffix to the correct root word to make a new word.
12. Suffix practice - more practice on s/es and ed/ing [click on a red dot] (not available 3/28/08)
13. Suffixes Say a Lot - pick the best definition of the capitalized word
14. Suffix-ly - [this page opens in a new window] use simple strategies to determine meaning and increase vocabulary for reading, including the use of suffixes. (Author - Lois Davis)

1. Abbreviations - write the abbreviation of the words.
2. Abbreviations - Match the abbreviations with the pictures
3. Breaking Down Compound Words - In the following sentences, find the compound word and type it in as two separate words.
4. Compound Words - Click in the bubble beside the word that will create a compound word.
5. Compound Words - Match the two words that make up the compound words.
6. Compound Words - Match the two words that make up the compound words.
7. Compound Words - Match the two words that make up the compound words.
8. Compound Words - Lesson and activity recognizing a compound word in a sentence.
9. Compount Words - Three activities practicing compound words.
10. Compound Word Practice - print out this workshet where students group words to make compound words.
11. Compound Word practice - Fill in the sentences in these worksheets using the wordbank at the bottom with a compound word.
12. Compound Words - print out this worksheet of pictures where students write the compound word representing the pictures.
13. Contraction Practice - interactive contraction practice [click on a red dot]
14. Contractions - type the contraction beside the two words
15. Contraction Practice - read the sentence, find the contraction and pick the right one from the word bank on the bottom of the sheet.
16. Contraction Practice - write the contraction for the underlined word.
17. Fly By Contraction Practice - find the correct airplane to match with the contraction
18. Printable worksheet exercises on compound words - worksheet 1 - worksheet 2
19. Snowman Builder - Build a family of snowmen as you review four different skills. Select the word below that completes the compound word.
20. Type the contraction - type the contraction form of words

1. Antonym Matching - find pairs with opposite meaning
2. Antonym Matching - find pairs - concentration style
3. Antonyms - When you see the word that is a antonym of the given word, click on the button at the bottom right of the screen. Be quick! The choices for each antonym will only cycle through twice. (Warning: this is difficult)
4. Antonym Alley- Many worksheets to choose from, or could make this a whole class activity. PDF format
5. Antonym Match - opposites
6. Antonym Quiz - complete the sentence
7. Concentration Style Synonym Matching
8. Feast of Homonyms - Match game
9. Homonyms - from Fun Brain
10. Homonym worksheet - from RHL School
11. Homophone Challenge - find correct word to complete sentence
12. Rocket to the Moon - Build and launch a rocket to the moon by identifying synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.
13. Say it Another Way - Fill in the blank with a synonym for the missing word.
14. Squanky the Tooth Taker: The Quiet Quest for Opposites - words are given, students must select the opposites [antonyms] on 4/11/08
15. Squanky the Tooth Taker: Tooth Tally - words are given, students must select the words that mean the same [synonyms] on 4/11/08
16. Synonym.com - type as word in the box and find a synonym, or antonym, of the word.
17. Super Synonym Match-up - matching game
18. Synonym Quiz - complete the sentence
19. Synonym Match - concentration style
20. Synonym Matching - find pairs or words with same meaning
21. Synonym Matching - more practice
22. Synonym Study - graded practice on synonyms [click on a red dot] (not available 3/28/08)
23. Synonyms and Antonyms - concentration style game
24. The Thesaurus - a reference book that lists words and their synonyms - Drag and drop the words to the right thesaurus entry.
25. Tooth Tally with Squanky the Tooth Taker - from Game Goo (learning that sticks)

1. Context Clues - "Read the information on the left about globes. When you are done, answer the questions on the right side of the page" (not available 3/28/08)
2. Context Clues - Select a passage to read and answer the questions online. Graded online (not available 3/28/08)
3. It's All in the Context - lesson plan - students will match cards to demonstrate their knowledge of multiple word meanings and context clues
4. Multiple Meaning Words - Use context clues to determind meaning depending upon how they are used in a sentence. [click on a red dot] (not available 3/28/08)
5. Word Meaning - Vocab could be challenging for some students. " Read the information on the left. When you are done, answer the questions on the right side of the page." (not available 3/28/08)
6. Word Meaning - " Read the information on the left. When you are done, answer the questions on the right side of the page." (not available 3/28/08)

1. Biographies - identify what a biography is.
2. The Different between a story and a play - visual graph displaying the differences.
3. Zoo Animal Poetry - Lesson plan introducing poetry format with animals.
4. Making Bread - Online story
5. My Aunt Came Back - poem to print out for students with illustrations.
6. Poetry - Word Play - site to create your own poems online
7. Cartoon Fill-ins - Create your own cartoon by filling in the form
8. That Wasn't the Best Part - online story

1. Get The Idea - [this page opens in a new window] read text to determine the main idea or essential message and identify relevant supporting details and facts (Author - Lois Davis)
2. Main Idea Mini Lesson followed by interactive quizzes.
3. Main Idea practice - eight online interactive quizzes on Main Idea from the Manatee School District [click on a red dot]
4. Main Idea - Read the paragraph and select the main idea.

1. Cause and Effect Actions - Online quiz using connector words
2. Cause and Effect Book list - These books are great for studying cause and effect.
3. Cause and Effect - Combine two sentences using connecting words to show cause and effect.
4. Cause and Effect - Quia Quiz

1. Fact/Opinion/Habit - online quiz
2. Fact or Opinion - Worksheet to print
3. Fact Or Opinion - Worksheet for students
4. Fact or Opinion? - [this link opens on a new page] a series of questions to be used to practice this skill (not available 3/28/08)

1. Reading Exercises - comprehension, fill in and sequencing
2. Monkey Business: Rain Forest Run Around - Click on the words to put them in correct order. (from Game Goo - Learning That Sticks!)
3. Sequence of Events - [this page opens in a new window] arrange events in chronological order. (Author - Lois Davis)
4. Sequence the Story - drag the pictures in the correct order - Students can have the story read to them if necessary.
5. Sequencing - large list of sequencing activities

1. "Bear's Race with Turtle" - Indian Myth
2. Compare and Contrast WebQuest - Mother Goose has been told that all of her fairytales and rhymes are too old. She is looking for boys and girls to help her rewrite a few of her old stories into newer or modern ones.
3. Crown & Thistle Inn - the home for traditional folk tales from around the world.
4. Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World - an index of folk tales from many countries
5. " How Buzzard Got His Clothing" - Indian Myth
6. Folk Tales - Learn to recognize the features of folk tales.
7. New Twist on an Old Tale - An Internet WebQuest on Cinderella

1. Classroom Reading Key Vocabulary Building Program - a reading vocabulary improvement program that has identified the specific ring weadords students need to master for each grade
2. RepeatAfterUs - On-line stories with audio to read to the students or have them read aloud all together.

1. Homographs (multiple meaning words) - Two definitions are given for the same word. You have to guess which word is being described. (a Quia quiz)
2. Multiple Meaning Practice Sheet #1 (not available 3/28/08)
3. Multiple Meaning Practice Sheet #2 (not available 3/28/08)
4. Multiple meaning Online Practice #1 [click on a red dot] (not available 3/28/08)
5. Multiple meaning Online Practice #2 [click on a red dot] (not available 3/28/08)
6. Teaching Materials - Multiple Meaning Words Bulletin Board | Multiple Meaning Bulletin Board Word Cards #1 | Multiple Meaning Bulletin Board Word Cards #2 (not available 3/28/08)
7. Multiple Meaning Words - Write or tell two sentences for each word below. Be sure to use the word as a noun in one sentence and as a verb in the other sentence. Click on a word to check your answers.

1. Brainchild Test - [this page opens in a new window] 12 questions - Students should use the summary page after finishing this test to practice their areas of weakness.
2. Third Grade Reading - Read the introduction and the passage that follows. Then read each question and mark the circle next to the correct answer
3. Literal Understanding - interactive quizzes with factual information on planets [click on a red dot]

1. Reciprocal Reading - Reading Strategies and lesson ideas for teachers.
2. Tools For Parallel Thinking - Interesting idea used to lead business meetings that can be adapted for classroom usage.
3. Help Reluctant Silent Readers Read to Learn - ideas and suggestions to help students become better readers.

1. Follow the Clues - a graphic organizer to help your students make predictions about a story (K-2 and 3-5 activities included)
2. Inference Battleship - Online interactive game with questions
3. Inference - Read the passage and answer questions online.
4. Inference Cards - cards to print, and cut out, with inference questions (not available 3/28/08)
5. Story Board - a graphic organizer to help your students make predictions about a story (K-2 and 3-5 activities included)
6. What can you Infer? - Interactive quiz

1. Jenny Loves Yoga - Lesson plan - how pictures help support text.
2. Pictures in a text - Lesson plan - Applying Question–Answer Relationships to Pictures on 1/28/08
3. Take a Book Walk - Discuss the pictures while predicting story. - Lesson ideas
4. Take a Picture Walk - Discuss pictures in the book while predicting story. Lesson ideas
5. Cartoon Fill-ins - Create your own cartoon by filling in the form

1. Graphic Organizer Templates - Use these Graphic Organizer templates with your class using a given story.
2. Searching Informational Text - Use this lesson plan to guide students to an understanding of the conventions of informational texts and develop comprehension strategies to assist learning.

1. Problem/Solution Chart - Fill out this chart as a whole class activity brainstorming session to learn to recognize problems and solutions in stories. This uses cause and effect, but can be adapted.
2. Teaching about Conflict in Literature- Lesson Plan - uses graphic organizer to plot out stories.

1. Education World Templates - seventeen graphic organizers to download and print or edit
2. Graphic Organizers - from Enchanted Learning
3. Graphic Organizers from Education Place
4. Index of Graphic Organizers - from Inspiration
5. Instructions on how to use Excel to create a graphic organizer
6. Story Pyramid - Create on-line a story pyramid by filling in the information on a given story and print it!
7. Using Graphic Organizers - Youthlearn

1. Establish a Purpose for Writing - tutorial and many online practices [click on a red dot] (not available 3/28/08)
2. Information and Activities for Modes of Writing - Links to various modes of writing.
3. Write for a Real Purpose - Lesson plan on 1/28/08

1. English Eggs - put the words in order to create a sentence
2. Parts of a Sentence - select naming part or telling part (subject/predicate)

1. I Can Wash Dishes - The pictures on this sheet are supposed to tell a story but they are in the wrong order.
2. Sequence of Events - [this page opens in a new window] arrange events in chronological order. (Author - Lois Davis)
3. Sequence the Story - drag the pictures in the correct order - Students can have the story read to them if necessary.
4. Sequencing - large list of sequencing activities
5. Sequencing Events - "Click on the picture on the right and read the story. When you finish reading the story, answer the questions below."

1. Topic Sentence - Activity to be used in whole class activity or printed for individuals.
2. Topic Sentence Quiz - quiz on topic sentence knowledge
3. Topic Sentences - Online lesson, then quiz.

1. Around your home - matching quiz based on descriptions of objects from around the home
2. The best Title - What's the Big Idea; use this list of words to come up with an appropriate title.

1. Sequencing Sentences - Put the sentences together to form a paragraph.

1. Nonessential Information - Worksheet; Use commas to separate the nonessential information in a sentence ;this beginning step can help students understand the concept.
2. Nonessential Information - Worksheet; Use commas to separate the nonessential information in a sentence ;this beginning step can help students understand the concept.

1. Making a Sandwich - arrange the sentences in logical order
2. Monkey Business: Rain Forest Run Around - Click on the words to put them in correct order. (from Game Goo - Learning That Sticks!)
3. Reading Exercises - comprehension, fill in and sequencing
4. Sequence of Events - [this page opens in a new window] arrange events in chronological order. (Author - Lois Davis)
5. Sequence the Story - drag the pictures in the correct order - (students can have the story read to them if necessary)
6. Sequencing - large list of sequencing activities

1. Idea Graphic Chart - Worksheet; Fill in the supporting sentences that best fits the main idea.
2. Supporting Details - Read each story and choose 2 supporting details

1. Lesson Plan - How-to-Writing -students to write how-to essays for a specific audience

1. Story Pyramid - Create on-line a story pyramid by filling in the information on a given story and print it!
2. Thinking Maps - Use these way to organize information.

1. Putting Sentences Together - Online lesson and game.
2. Putting Sentences Together - Worksheet

1. Evaluating Information - Tutorial for students.
2. Critical Evaluation of a Website - Worksheet for students

1. Capitalization worksheets - Scroll down to the bottom of the page for free worksheets to print. Custom sheets can only be made by members.
2. Capitalization worksheet - Paste this into a word processor sheet and let the students correct the errors.
3. Capitalization Mixed Review - Scroll to the bottom of this page after clicking on the grade level for a free worksheet.
4. Capitalization Worksheet With a Vacation Theme - Paste it into a word processr and let the students correct the errors.
5. Capitalization Rules Game - Quia Match Game

1. Simple subject and predicate - Online interactive game
2. Simple Subject - Online quiz
3. Simple Predicate - Online quiz

1. Power Proofreading - Choose 3rd grade then select; Quiz Show Questions, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
2. Punctuation Paintball - Three levels are available: easy includes only capitals, periods, question marks and exclamation marks; medium adds commas; and hard adds quotation marks. When you see the registration page click on Maybe Later.
3. Punctuation Quiz - choose the answer that correctly punctuates the sentence.

1. Comparative and superalative - worksheet; write the missing adjectives, comparative or superlative words.
2. Comparatives - one syllable words - Choose the correct completion for the sentence, self checking.
3. Irregular Plurals - match the related words, singular to plural
4. Irregular Plurals - match related words, oes, os
5. Irregular Noun Plurals - interactive quizzes following the tutorial
6. Irregular Verbs - Fill in the present, past or future tense of the verbs. Irregular verb 2; Irregular verb 3; Irregular verb 4 ; Irregular verb 5 ; Irregular verb 6 ; Irregular verb 7
7. Noun Dunk - Classify words as common nouns, proper nouns or not a noun. Score points for correct answers.
8. Parts of Speech - noun, verb, preposition, etc. (interactive quizzes)
9. Parts of Speech Quiz - select correct part of speech
10. Plural Nouns - add s or es
11. Plural Play - In this two player tic-tac-toe game students drag words to their correct plural ending
12. Power Proofreading - Choose 3rd grade then select; The Late, Late Show, Olympic Replay, For Kids Bookstore, Email from Goldie, Friday Night Schedule, E-mail to Lou, Pat's Chatty Talk, Max's Movie Review, News Flash, The Shop-at-Home Mall, Tips for Tryouts, Meet the Artists, Nicky's Nightly Sports Feature, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
13. Superlative Forms of One Syllable Words - Type the correct superlative for each word, self checking
14. Verb Power - Students identify underlined words as main verbs, helping verbs or contractions.

1. Interactive exercises on using commas - Exercise 1 - Exercise 2 - Exercise 3 - Exercise 4 - Exercise 5
2. Commas in a Series - worksheet to print
3. Commas in a Series - worksheet to print
4. Commas in a Series - worksheet to print
5. Quiz on Comma Usage - Click on "The paragraph, please!" and a paragraph will appear in the top text-area.
6. Using Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions - Click on "The sentence, please!" and a sentence will appear in the top text-area. Insert the necessary comma or commas (being careful not to insert commas where they aren't necessary).
7. Using Commas with Introductory Phrases - Click on "The sentence, please!" and a sentence will appear in the top text-area. Insert any necessary comma or commas (being careful not to insert commas where they aren't necessary).

1. Power Proofreading - Choose 3rd grade then select; Memo to Lou, Mazy's Amazing Pet Show, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
2. Sentence Clubhouse - Identify the type of sentence, then capitalize the sentence and put the end punctuation in place.

1. Apostrophes and Contractions - worksheet to print or use with whole class; many examples of contraction usage
2. Power Proofreading - Choose 3rd grade then select; Rules for Guests, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
3. Plural Rules - Quiz, worksheet, lesson

1. Alien Scavenger Hunt: Letter Bugs - Use the mouse to click on letters that make up the word you hear. From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
2. Alien Scavenger Hunt: Space Trash - Use the mouse to click on letters that make up the word you hear. From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
3. Fearless Frieda - Use the keyboard to spell the words Frieda says. Three letter words on level one, four letter words on level 2. - From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
4. Fearless Frieda the Big Kahuna - Use the keyboard to spell the words Frieda says. Frieda starts with four letter words in this game. - From Game Goo (learning that sticks)
5. Look, Cover & Spell - This spelling site has 30 pre-built lists of words, but you can create your own list. Double-click any word on the list and type a word appropriate for your gra de level. Your student gets to see the word, then it is covered and they must type the correct spelling.
6. Online Spelling Quizzes - numerous quizzes in TCAP format
7. Spellaroo - click on the misspelled word in the sentences
8. Spell Check - TCAP format - select word that is spelled incorrectly
9. Spell It! This site selects a limited number of words from the list of available words and randomly removes letters from them for you to replace (3rd grade list available)
10. Spell words - drag letters to create word
11. Spelling - put the letters in order to create the word that is said aloud
12. Spelling - Click on the misspelled word and then correct it.
    1. (for different words and spelling activities, check here)

1. Alphabetical Order - arrange the words by dragging them into the correct ABC order.
2. Alphabetical Order - arrange words in ABC order by clicking in approprate numerical order, self checking
3. Alphabetical Order - arrange words in ABC order by clicking in approprate numerical order, self checking
4. Find a Word - Drag and drop each word onto the correct dictionary page. Use the guide words to help you organize the words alphabetically.
5. Looking Up a Word - drag each word into the right column in alphabetical order
6. Sort It! This page selects a limited number of words from a spelling list and presents them in a random order for you to place back into alphabetical order
7. Ten Interactive Quizzes on ABC Ordering along with worksheet to print [click on a red dot] (not available 3/28/08)

1. Its/It's and There/Their/They're - Select one answer from the choices provided after each sentence. The word you choose should fit the blank in the sentence.
2. There there - Click on the buttons to select the correct answer
3. They're/their/there - Click on the buttons to select the correct answer (a different quiz)
4. To / Two / Too - Learn the difference between the homophones to, two, and too. (a Quia quiz)
5. To / Two / Too - (2) Learn the difference between the homophones to, two, and too. (a different Quia quiz)
6. Too, two, and too - a story to help students work on too, two, and too (print this and make corrections)
7. To/too/two quiz -cloze exercise

1. Ways to combine sentences - Quick online whole class activity to show how to combine sentences.
2. Lesson Plan with handouts - Learn to change simple sentences into compound sentences.
3. Putting Sentences together - Three different activities to choose; Is this a compound sentence; Make a compound sentence; Putting text into compound sentences.
4. Compound Sentence Quizzes - Test your skills

1. Brainchild Test - [this page opens in a new window] 12 questions - Students should use the summary page after finishing this test to practice their areas of weakness.

1. Texas end-of-year reading test from 2003
2. Texas end-of-year reading test from 2004

1. The FCAT Sample Test Books are designed to help students become familiar with FCAT (Florida) by providing helpful hints and offering practice answering questions in different formats. Half of this document is math and half is reading.
2. FCAT Sample Reading Test - [2008] sample questions and test taking tips
3. FCAT Sample Answer Book - [2008]