641 Word Sort for Doubling Before -ed Resource Type: Content Resource Discipline: English Language Arts Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–8 Professional Commentary: This word sort taken from the book, Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction, is designed to help students understand when the last consonant of a base word is doubled before adding -ed, and when -ed is simply added to a base word. After sorting the words into categories that are alike, the students determine if they can generate a rule that can be followed about when to double the last consonant before adding -ed. A sound sort of the words can also be completed since the ending of -ed sounds different depending on the consonant it follows. Other extensions for this activity are suggested. (author/jlkrause) 642 Word Sort for Prefixes Resource Type: Content Resource Discipline: English Language Arts Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–8 Professional Commentary: An understanding of the prefixes -un, -re, and -dis can be enhanced with the use of this word sort which is taken from the activity-based book, Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction. Students are able to see how new words are generated by adding prefixes to base words. This activity encourages students to: 1) consider how the root words are changed by the prefixes, 2) access their dictionaries for reference, and 3) build vocabulary and comprehension. Ideas for extensions of this word sort are offered as students recombine prefixes and base words to create new words. (author/jlkrause) 643 Virtual Lab: Earthworm Dissection Resource Type: Content Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 6–10 Professional Commentary: This resource provides external and internal interactive diagrams of the earthworm for the actual or virtual dissection of an earthworm. It also contains a lab manual that provides additional information about the systems and parts of the worm. Consider using this resource along with other real or virtual dissections to reinforce the concepts of adaptation and evolution when having students compare and contrast organs and/or systems of various animals. See NSTA's guidelines for the Responsible Use of Live Animals and Dissection in the Science Classroom in the ORC database for other dissection-related issues. (cb) 644 How to Develop a Lesson Plan That Includes ELLs Resource Type: Content Resource Discipline: English Language Arts Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–8 Professional Commentary: English language learners (ELLs) have the dual challenge of having to learn the language and content at the same time. The struggle with learning content can be complicated by a lack of literacy, language skills, and background knowledge. Effective lesson planning that considers the unique needs of ELLs can help. The inclusive planning can also benefit English speaking students who are struggling. This article describes effective lesson planning that includes ELLs. Provided are numerous links to other articles, lesson plans, content resources, and websites that can support this effort. Also included are reading tips for teachers in both English and Spanish. (author/jlkrause) 645 21st Century Learners: ELL Students and Technology Resource Type: Content Resource Discipline: English Language Arts, General Education Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–12 Professional Commentary: Media literacy is essential in the lives and future careers of 21st century students. This article addresses the challenges and inequities that may exist with English-language learners (ELLs), and also provides a description of teaching strategies that may give better access to technology for ELLs in the classroom. The strategies described are: Vocabulary Development, Clear Visuals, Background Knowledge, Extended Practice Time, Pair and Group Work, Meaningful Goals, and Consider the Source. Links are provided that include video presentation, vocabulary lists, lesson plans, online activities, and also related research and websites for additional support. (author/jlkrause) 646 Connect Students' Background Knowledge to Content in the ELL Classroom Resource Type: Content Resource Discipline: English Language Arts, General Education Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–12 Professional Commentary: Our ideas and understandings are shaped by our cultural contexts and experiences. We comprehend what we can relate to. With the understanding that cultural context influences comprehension, teachers of students with diverse cultural backgrounds need to explore ways to optimize learning for all students. Student motivation and comprehension will be enhanced by learning that is more culturally relevant. This article provides ideas for tapping into student backgrounds through a variety of sources that go beyond textbooks. The article is also embedded with links to other articles, websites, lesson plans, webcasts, resource centers, and grant funding that can support this effort. (author/jlkrause) Resource Type: Content Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: This content resource consists of 5 activities that demonstrate the changes in states of matter. Throughout this lesson students are asked to identify the change of state that took place and whether or not they think energy was required for it to happen. Since this resource consists of teacher-led demonstrations of the changes in states of matter, consider using it along with an inquiry-based, student-centered lesson on the same topic, such as ORC Resource #461, A Matter of State. (author/cb) Resource Type: Content Resource Discipline: Mathematics Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–8 Professional Commentary: This tool allows you to create any geometric shape imaginable. Squares, triangles, rhombi, trapezoids and hexagons can be created, colored, enlarged, shrunk, rotated, reflected, sliced, and glued together.... Resource Type: Content Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 6–8 Professional Commentary: This content resource focuses on the conservation of mass and points out that volume may not necessarily be conserved when combining two or more elements or compounds as part of a chemical change. For this resource, you will find a video viewing guide, and two types of video for professional development and student viewing. (author/cb) Projects: COR Resource Type: Content Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 6–8 Professional Commentary: This content resource uses video segments to highlight the topic of density. Both teacher and student video segments are included as well as a video viewing guide and additional resources that reinforce this concept. (cb) |