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Florida Center for Reading Research

Fluency, Connected Text, Computer-Based Reading

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Scholars take to computers or devices to boost reading skills using educational software or websites.
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T. Smith Publishing

Computer Basics for Kids Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
This informational reading worksheet can be used in your literacy or computer class.  Students learn the basic components of computers then test their knowledge with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.
PPT
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Chapter 9: Language Processing: Humans and Computers

For Teachers Higher Ed
Designed to accompany An Introduction to Language by Victoria Fromkin, Robert Rodman, and Nina Hyams, this powerpoint addresses a number of language, technological, and sociological topics. The slides could be helpful in either a...
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Techno Author

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Here is a great way to explore language arts by completing a computer activity with classmates. Youngsters read a fairy tale in class and analyze where the beginning, middle and end are. They create their own story using clip art and...
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Computer Pals

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Pupils are introduced to using computers as a means of developing communication skills within an authentic context. Students communicate with each other and share ideas via e-mail or other types of computer appllications.
Interactive
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Computer Quiz Grade 4

For Students 4th - 6th
In this computer vocabulary learning exercise, students complete an eleven question multiple choice online interactive quiz about computers and computer vocabulary. Note: There is the name of a school and teacher on the page.
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Solar System: Fantasy Planet

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create their own fantasy planet using computer software on KidPix. In this planets lesson plan, students also write a paragraph about their planet including the name, population, weather, and more.
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Computer Words

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Here is a set of cards explaining the meanings of a variety of different parts of a computer. While not exactly a lesson plan per se, these cards could be printed out and used quite easily in a formatted lesson plan. In this time of...
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Geometric Shapes at the OK Corral

For Teachers K
Students explore geometry by utilizing computer software. In this shape identification lesson, students define several geometric shapes by the characteristics that classify them. Students draw and cut out geometric shapes using their...
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Don't Let Computers Bug You

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners write paragraph about a bug using the computer, an Internet encyclopedia, and word processing program.
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Breaking News English: Computer Start Up

For Students 5th - 10th
In this computer start up activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
Worksheet
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My Pocket IT of Computer Words- Nouns

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts and technology worksheet, students become familiar with 12 nouns pertaining to computer technology by making a pocket glossary.
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How to Teach Dolch Words with Kid Pix

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students use KidPix computer program to learn Dolch sight words. In this technology and language lesson, students type their Dolch sight words into KidPix to create a quasi-sentence.
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Reading Lesson Plan -- Shopping for "Big Ticket" Items

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students in adult ESL education classes evaluate and compare information about computers. They demonstrate the correct use of compound nouns in their description of computers. They review information and skills needed to actually visit a...
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Word Games

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Want to build your class' vocabulary through a fun learning game? In this activity learners explore new words and their meanings and usages using Word Attack 3 computer software. They unscramble words, develop vocabulary words, navigate...
Interactive
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Before Computers

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this before computers worksheet, learners fill in the blanks to sentences about what computer terms used to mean. Students complete 7 multiple choice questions.
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Nutrition Matters

For Teachers 5th
Investigate nutrition and the food pyramid. Fifth graders will use computer software to write a paragraph about nutrition. They will then diagram the food pyramid and gather and organize a collection of healthy recipes.
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Mondrian - Primary/Secondary Color Study

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Utilizing computer software, learners demonstrate the color spectrum. They investigate the life of the artist Piet Mondrian and define his style of artwork. Then they use Photoshop to recreate some of his designs while discovering the...
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Exploring the Power of Puns

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Read and analyze a variety of Shakespearean and contemporary puns using Visual Thesaurus computer software. Middle and high schoolers analyze a pun as a class; in small groups they analyze a Shakespearean pun using contextual clues and...
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Introduction to Lego Robotics

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners utilize computer programs to operate a simple robot.  In this technology lesson, students create robots using Lego pieces and simple motors to move them.  Learners measure the speed of the robots by running Robolab...
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An Irish Blessing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Irish culture by participating in a creative writing activity. In this good will writing activity, students define "Irish Blessings" and utilize computer software to create a template for a blessing they will write....
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Slang Quiz: Computer

For Students 6th - 8th
In this slang quiz worksheet, students read the phrases using computer slang and select the correct meaning of the slang for the 10 exercises.
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Learning to Use Painting Tools to Change a Drawing

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students practice creating abstract art using computer software.  For this painting lesson, students discuss how great fairy tale characters have the ability to transform, as do images.  Students utilize a painting software...
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Create a Computer Story

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders will create their own story and read it aloud. For this literacy/technology lesson, 2nd graders use computer software to create their own story, which is read back to them while they write it. Afterward, the student should...

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