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Making Words

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Young writers identify and generate words using the strategies of phonics on the Making Words computer program. Words are typed instead of having to use tiles or paper. Extension activities such as playing the memory game, drawing pictures, and creating a personal dictionary are suggested.

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keyboarding, word processing, phonics, spelling

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phonics, Computer Skills, making words, word processing, keyboarding skills, w.2.6, english language arts
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
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Ed Software
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