Curated OER
Up, Up, and Away
Fifth graders participate in a WebQuest that introduces them to a study on clouds and how they relate to weather systems.
Curated OER
The Play's the Thing: The Drama of Cyrano de Bergerac
Students practice dramatic 'living' through various drama activities. In this drama lesson, students define drama, view examples of dramatic elements in Cyrano de Bergerac and Roxanne, define characterization within the dramas, study the...
Curated OER
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs
Third graders read the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." Using the internet, 3rd graders research weather conditions, plants, animals and foods from different countries. After sharing information, they discuss similarities and...
Curated OER
Context Clues Lesson Plan
Students are introduced to four strategies of context clues. While reading, they use all four strategies in different sections of the reading to determine the meaning of words they are unfamiliar with. To end the lesson, they share new...
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Online Etymology Dictionary
The site, created by an avowed amateur, Douglas Harper, shares the origins of words. Students will type a word into a text box and click a "search" button to see the etymology of the word.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Rhetorical Reading: Read Strategically: Diversify Your Vocabulary
This lesson plan focuses on strategies to diversify and retain new vocabularies such as reading a variety of types of writing and learning roots, suffixes, prefixes, and the etymology of words.
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A. Word. A. Day
Still another site offering you a word a day to build vocabulary and understanding of new words. You can subscribe for free, or check out the archives.
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Behind the Name
Site gives the etymology and history of first names. Have fun looking up yours! Names can be accessed alphabetically, by nationality, or through a search tool. Links to lots of other information on names and etymology.
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World Wide Words/exploring the English Language
"World Wide Words is devoted to the English language - its history, quirks, curiosities and evolution. The Words site is organized into sections, each with its own index to help you find your way about."
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Words Borrowed From Old French
Extremely high level of English competency is needed to use this site. Etymologists will enjoy it.
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The Seven Day Week and the Meanings of the Names
Ever wonder why Thursday is called Thursday? Find the answer to this and other word origins.