Read-Write-Think+in+the+Language+Arts+Classroom

Presenter: Marge Runkle, York County School of Technology Time: 9:30 - 10:15 Room: Lab B Contact: mrunkle@ycstech.org

__Description of Presentation__

http://www.readwritethink.org/
K-12 lessons Not password protected, can be accessed at home by students. A must see site with numerous links to graphic organizers, lesson plans, etc. that students and teachers can use.

**Student Materials:**
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp

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**__Session Highlights__**
PERSUASION MAP http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=34 PRINTING PRESS http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=36 BIO CUBE http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=57 CIRCLE PLOT DIAGRAM http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=26 No way to save what is done on this site. Students will need to print when they finish. Lessons can usually be completed in a class period

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**__Debate Database__**
http://www.idebate.org/index.php Excellent source for researching opposing viewpoints for persuasive writing. No need to join, anyone can access and use (STUDENTS CAN USE AT HOME).

**__TUTPUP__**
http://tutpup.com/ Students can compete against kids from other countries. Nice warmup activity.

**__Quoteland__**
http://www.quoteland.com/ Choose the topics tab for honing in on a useable quote.

**__Vocabulary__**
http://www.vocabulary.com/ Need a warmup activity? Try the Daily Root Puzzle.

**__Quizlet__**
http://quizlet.com/ Need to create a vehicle for remembering terms, definitions, etc. This is the fun place to do that!

**__Thesis Builder__**
http://www.tommarch.com/electraguide/ A tool to assist students to develop persuasive topics.

**__Grammar Bytes!__**
http://chompchomp.com/menu.htm Comma Splices and Fused Sentences - Fragments - Irregular Verbs - Commas - Pronoun Agreement • Pronoun Case - Pronoun Reference - Subject-Verb Agreement - Word Choice

**__Guide to Grammar and Writing - Interactive Quizzes__**
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm Don't have a grammar text book. This is an amazing resource for GRAMMAR!

**__Statistacal Resources on the Web__**
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/statsnew.html Statistics make the persuasive argument!