Internet Tools

Module 7

Lesson: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Literature Circles

Overview: As a Reading Specialist working with small groups, I chose two areas in which my students have shown difficulties. I chose to use Literature Circles as my vehicle, because my students and I find this very enjoyable. The topics are very usable for a large variety of reading materials and/or lessons. Depending on the students and teacher, the tools I have researched, provide information and resources that would be effective with both Produce & Print and Produce & Post.

Educational Goals:

• I will be able to find and access internet tools.
• I will use data to construct meaningful vocabulary and comprehension activities that my students will find both engaging and educational.
• I will creatively use internet tools in producing a finished product.

Performance Objectives:

• I will generate two word puzzles using www.puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com
• I will create a bingo game using www.teach-nology .com
• I will create a quiz using http://school.discovery.com
• I will create a rubric using http://rubistar.4teachers.org

Materials Needed:

• Copy of  Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe
• Classroom Computer
• Internet access
• Printer
• Paper

Activities and Procedures:

1. Bunnicula Word Search 1 & 2

http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com

This website allows teachers to generate crossword puzzles, word searches and other word puzzles by simply providing vocabulary words on a given topic or lesson. The puzzles can be printed and distributed to students. Puzzle 1 covers the vocabulary from Bunnicula Ch. 1-4; Puzzle 2 covers Ch. 5-9.

2. Bunnicula Vocabulary Bingo

http://teach-nology.com/web_tools/materials/

This website allows you to generate a wide variety of very useful teacher tools. I created Bingo Cards using the vocabulary from Bunnicula. The following can also be generated: award certificates, behavior assessment, lesson plans, progress report, etc.

3. Bunnicula Quiz

http://school.discovery.com/cgi-bin/quizmaker.cgi

This website allows you to create customized quiz and tests. To create a quiz you must join “My Custom Classroom”, and then go to Quiz Center. You will be provided a Web page address that your students must use to access the quiz. My quiz address: http://school.discovery.com/quizzes33/7777dsu/BUNNICULA

4. Independent Reading Rubric: Bunnicula

http://rubistar.4teachers.org

This website allows you to create rubrics for specific lessons or units. Templates are provided for various subjects. Text is provided for each rubric and a built-in feature allows you to go back and edit or customize your rubric.