Teacher Resources

http://www.edutopia.org/files/existing/pdfs/guides/edutopia-parents-guide-21st-century-learning.pdf

Math Resources

Comparing Fractions explanation - 
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/fractions/compare.html

General Math explanations and resources -
http://www.mathgoodies.com/puzzles/

English Language Arts Resources

See the sites below to assist you with your assignments & practice:

Civil War (shared unit with Social Studies)

https://cse.google.com/cse/publicurl?cx=016749576349479512430:_c-2j48detuhttp://www.nps.gov/resources/story.htm?id=253
http://www.civilwarhome.com/poemssongs.htm
http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/civil-war/1864/civil-war-poem.htm
https://kidskonnect.com/history/civil-war/
http://www.kathimitchell.com/civil.htm
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/civilwar/cwar.htm

Prezi model with Civil War Photographs
http://prezi.com/youaz6ssfen-/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

 

 

Historical Fiction Novels

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Characters

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/outsiders/characters.html

 

Narrative Novels

Scenes & Narration Video Clips (Titanic)

http://www.make-it-count.org/multimedia/video/index.php

Understanding Theme

http://youtu.be/p4qME64SkxM

Character Traits/Attributes/Qualities/Characteristics/Personalities

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/character-trait-examples.html

Book Review Sites

www.scholastic.com
www.amazon.com
www.barnesandnoble.com

Narrative Point of View (1st, 2nd, 3rd) definitions & practice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OGMlrRSALY

http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/first-second-and-third-person.aspx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_of_view_(literature)

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/point-of-view-worksheets/point-of-view-practice-1.htm

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/point-of-view-worksheets/point-of-view-practice-2.htm

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/point-of-view-worksheets/point-of-view-practice-3.htm

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/point-of-view-worksheets/point-of-view-practice-5.htm

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/point-of-view-worksheets/point-of-view-practice-activity.htm
 

Informational/Non-Narrative Text Resources

 

Flipbook Instructions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuR5VDdPs68

Online/Internet Info Text

"Follow the Drinking Gourd":
http://www.followthedrinkinggourd.org/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRGSgiTc7Jk

Main Idea

Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jb0JuslzDQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W24RyhtX1qA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WODvggcGWfU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u230G2FPua8

Text Structures

Online Practice for Identifying various Text Structures (complete and return for Xtra Credit!!)
http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure-worksheets/text-structure-practice-1.htm

List & Specific Practice for Individual Text Structures
http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure/

Video demonstrating Sequence Text Structure

http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=t-KmQ6pGxg4

Prezi Demonstrating How to Understand How Text is Organized
http://prezi.com/hym_mnvqlslf/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

Where to find informational text:

www.cnn.com
www.msn.com
www.myfoxdetroit.com
www.nationalgeographic.com
www.detroitnews.com
www.yahoo.com
http://ngexplorer.cengage.com/ngyoungexplorer/pastissues.html

Games to play using the Key Concepts of this unit:

http://www.spellingcity.com/OPrsimon/

Poetry Resources - mini-unit for April

http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/themes.do
http://www.poetryarchive.org/childrensarchive/home.do
http://www.poetry4kids.com/poems

http://www.gigglepoetry.com/

http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/318
www.poets.org

http://www.bestteenpoems.com/poems/first-love/


MyVocabulary.com - Word List for Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet -
http://www.myvocabulary.com/word-list/novels/romeo-and-juliet-vocabulary/

Figurative Language

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/figurative-language-worksheets/
http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/figurative-language-activities/
http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/103.asp
http://ereadinggames.com/orpheus/

Poetic Devices

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/poetic-devices/
http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/poetic-devices/poetic-devices-worksheets/

 

Literary Essay

Theme - Watch this video to give you a good idea about what theme is and how to find it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4qME64SkxM

 

The Giver Games for Chapters 1-10

Jeopardy - http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/May201018/game1273260718.php

Vocabulary Quiz - http://quizlet.com/11679028/the-giver-chapters-1-10-flash-cards/
                                    - http://quizlet.com/10923141/the-giver-chapters-1-10-flash-cards/
                                    - http://quizlet.com/8730332/the-giver-vocabulary-chapters-1-10-flash-cards/
                                    - http://quizlet.com/10323427/the-giver-chapters-1-10-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Review Game     - http://www.quia.com/rr/204925.html

 

Women's History Month

EXTRA CREDIT HOMEWORK

http://www.nieteacher.org/nie2/NIE-Arts-Careers-Women/MothersofInvention.pdf
http://www.nieteacher.org/nie2/NIE-Arts-Careers-Women/WomensHistoryGuide.pdf
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenhistbios.html

http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/whm/bio/
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/important-dates-us-womens-history
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/women/notable.htm
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/profiles-notable-women
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/women-who-changed-history
http://inventors.about.com/od/womeninventors/a/women_inventors.htm
http://www.women-scientists-in-history.com/historia.html
http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/figures.htm
http://www.astronautix.com/articles/womspace.htm
http://www.engineergirl.org/Engineers/Directory/5648.aspx
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/rosa-parks-how-i-fought-civil-rights
http://teacher.scholastic.com/barrier/hwyf/mpbstory/index.htm
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/harriet_tubman.htm
http://library.lwv.org/taxonomy/term/11
http://www.nwhp.org/resourcecenter/index.php
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/women/

 

Black History Month

Homework

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/plantation.htm

Slideshows
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/slideshows.htm

Historical Fiction Novels - Nightjohn

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/timeline/1842.html

http://www.freedomcenter.org/underground-railroad/

http://nieonline.com/detroit/2012bhm.cfm

KWL - Extra Credit

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/kwl_creator/

Online Grammar checker 

http://www.grammarcheck.net/editor/

Online Dictionary/Dictionary Skills

http://www.dictionary.com/

http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/games/dictionarygame.html

http://donnayoung.org/english/research/guide-words.htm

Confusing Words defined

http://www.confusingwords.com/

Learning about root words/prefixes/suffixes

http://www.myvocabulary.com/lesson-plans/

http://www.tv411.org/vocabulary/understanding-how-words-work/roots-and-their-families

Online Thesaurus

www.thesaurus.com




Writing a Memoir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw2U42FoZls

http://www.theeducatorsnetwork.com/webpages/thewriteresource/TeachingMemoirWriting.pdf

http://browseinside.harperteen.com/index.aspx?isbn13=9780064472883

http://www.worldcat.org/title/when-i-was-your-age-volume-1-original-stories-about-growing-up/oclc/50556176/viewport

http://booktalkingcolorado.ppld.org/scripts/fullrecordprinterfriendly.asp?ID=457

http://www.amazon.com/Harris-Me-Gary-Paulsen/dp/015205880X#reader_015205880X

 

Figures of Speech

http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/practicetest?8zonihx1h03

http://www.sturgeon.k12.mo.us/elementary/numphrey/subjectpages/languagearts/figuresofspeech.html

http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-figurative-language.html

Parts of Speech

http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/partsp.html

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_vocab.htm

Verbs

http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/827?locale=en

Irregular Verbs

Dictionary -
http://www.englishpage.com/irregularverbs/irregularverbs2.html

Rules -
http://chompchomp.com/rules/irregularrules01.htm

Online game -
http://chompchomp.com/irregular01/irregular01.htm

Vocabulary Comprehension Ideas

http://people.bu.edu/jpettigr/Artilces_and_Presentations/Vocabulary.htm

http://www.literacy.uconn.edu/compre.htm

Expository Writing online activity

http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/WhichWriting/1.htm

Word Roots

http://www.tv411.org/vocabulary/understanding-how-words-work/roots-and-their-families

Grammar Games/Resources

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/6_8/grammar/

http://quizlet.com/6712177/grammar-7th-grade-flash-cards/

http://www.grammaropolis.com/games.php

http://www.funbrain.com/plurals/index.html

http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/plurals_forming.htm

http://www.how-to-study.com/study-skills/en/forming-plurals.asp

Vowels

http://www.teachwithme.com/images/stories/2012/Vowel%20Owl%20Packet.pdf

Punctuation

http://chompchomp.com/hotpotatoes/apostrophes01.htm

Argument Essay Resources

Scholastic Scope Article "YOU Danger" (9/24) -
http://www.scholastic.com/scopemagazine/PDFs/SCOPE-092412-Debate.pdf

Write an Argument Essay Handouts -
http://www.scholastic.com/scopemagazine/PDFs/SCOPE-092412-Debate-EssayKit.pdf

Argument Essay Checklist -
http://www.scholastic.com/scopemagazine/PDFs/SCOPE-Library-ArgumentEssayChecklist.pdf

 

Enhance vocabulary and written/verbal skills with over 2,500 pages of puzzles, themed features, word lists,

http://www.myvocabulary.com/wered

Job Opportunities

Career Interest Site - don't know what you're interested in career-wise?  Find out here:

http://www.mynextmove.org/


Job-Applications.com - Provides you with many resources to find open jobs in your area categorized by job type.  You don't HAVE to download wha they suggest to get the paperwork or information.  Just scroll down!  Good luck!
http://www.job-applications.com/

Assessment & Testing Help

MEAP-ACCESS

http://focus.cenmi.org/2012/11/01/all-students-count-with-meap-access/

MEAP terms and definitions -

http://www.wlps.net/~ms/info/MEAPterms.pdf

Social Studies vocabulary

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/10-02Glossary_48851_7.pdf

Math MEAP vocabulary

http://www.flashcardmachine.com/math-meap-vocabulary.html

MME Prep

http://www.mme-prep.com/fourth_grade_meap_information.htm

MEAP fun & games -

Flashcard Quiz
http://quizlet.com/6836134/meap-prep-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Jeopardy
http://jeopardylabs.com/play/meap-vocabulary-jeopardy
ELA Flashcard Quiz
http://quizlet.com/13506346/ela-vocabulary-meap-all-words-flash-cards/

GREAT picture of a ruler and it's measurements/parts -
http://www.themasterruler.com/userfiles/RULER%202010.jpg

MI-ACCESS Online Scoring Module video -
http://video1.resa.net/mde/PSI/module1.html

Family Resources II

What Would You Do?

http://www.eteachingme.com/free-what-would-you-do-.html

Detroit News Family Dinner Challenge

http://eepurl.com/tL0iL

Time-Saving Tips for Quick & Easy Family Dinners
http://www.foodnetwork.com/quick-and-easy/timesaving-strategies-for-weeknight-family-dinners/index.html
Fool-proof ways of getting your child to talk!
http://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools/communication/foolproof-strategies-talk

Healhttp://www.foodnetwork.com/quick-and-easy/timesaving-strategies-for-weeknight-family-dinners/index.htmlth Insurance Marketplace

http://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace/index.html

A Parent's Guide to 21st Century Learning
http://www.edutopia.org/files/existing/pdfs/guides/edutopia-parents-guide-21st-century-learning.pdf

Do 2 Learn (a resource for individuals with special needs) -
http://do2learn.org/

City of Oak Park Fall/Winter Recreation Brochure
http://www.oakpark-mi.com/recreation/files/2012-13fall_winter_brochure.pdf

Enhance vocabulary and written/verbal skills with over 2,500 pages of puzzles, themed features, word lists,

http://www.myvocabulary.com/wered

Flowergirl - The Empowered Flower Girl is admired by her peers for her intellect, inner beauty and vivid imagination. She excels in everything she puts her mind to from academics and the arts to athletics and community activism. She is truly an inspiration for all.  SHE IS YOU.
http://empoweredflowergirl.com/

Dove® Self-Esteem Toolkit Self-Esteem Guide for Moms of Girls 11–16

A Girl's Guide to the Digital World

Dove® Self-Esteem Toolkit 1-On-1 Activities For Girls 13-18

Discovery Education - http://www.curiosityintheclassroom.com/students.cfm

Find a Great Place to Volunteer - http://www.volunteermatch.org/

Learning Resources

Extra Resources/Additional Ideas -

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Watch this video to get yourself ready!
http://bcove.me/9ufzc4ma

Purchase discounted, age-appropriate books here:
http://www.scholastic.com/storiasummer/?esp=STO/el/2013/vanityURL/txtl/ads/storia-summer//landing////#7-up

Book Critiques

https://sites.google.com/site/eighthgradebookreviews/

Theme vs Subject video

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4qME64SkxM&feature=related

Bluford High Series
FREE Audiobook access:
http://bluford.org/audiobooks/

Goal Setting inspirational videos

Where do I see myself in 5 years?
http://www.blackcollegequiz.com/video/50/Where-I-see-myself-in-five-years

sports-themed video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYXeoYXZwY

sports-themed/not giving up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZlXWp6vFdE

sports-themed/fighting tough

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrfV7kzxxmE

the value of learning/education

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDfew0YcDTo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbJIi6nUs2s

Erasing Meanness classroom idea

http://www.yourkidsteacher.com/2012/04/erasing-meanness.html

Conflict Resolution video

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/c314e59f-6e25-4b43-9d37-a63fd9ca9c8f/c314e59f-6e25-4b43-9d37-a63fd9ca9c8f/?utm_source=12213&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=affinity&utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-pbsed-01222013%20(1)&utm_content=&spMailingID=5480258&spUserID=MjY3OTQ2NDY3MTMS1&spJobID=63828406&spReportId=NjM4Mjg0MDYS1

Cyber-Bullying video

 http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/7d4b3ee9-0856-48f7-85ca-6503140cc22b/7d4b3ee9-0856-48f7-85ca-6503140cc22b/?utm_source=12213&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=affinity&utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-pbsed-01222013%20(1)&utm_content=&spMailingID=5480258&spUserID=MjY3OTQ2NDY3MTMS1&spJobID=63828406&spReportId=NjM4Mjg0MDYS1

The Teenage Brain video

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.reg.teenbrain/the-teenage-brain/?utm_source=12213&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=affinity&utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-pbsed-01222013%20(1)&utm_content=&spMailingID=5480258&spUserID=MjY3OTQ2NDY3MTMS1&spJobID=63828406&spReportId=NjM4Mjg0MDYS1

Succeeding in School video

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/fl30.socst.civ.intervene/succeeding-in-school/?utm_source=12213&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=affinity&utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-pbsed-01222013%20(1)&utm_content=&spMailingID=5480258&spUserID=MjY3OTQ2NDY3MTMS1&spJobID=63828406&spReportId=NjM4Mjg0MDYS1

Career Cruising - NEW AND IMPROVED EXPERIENCE!

http://vimeo.com/user11856842/review/54298824/fe166019d5

Handwriting

http://www.kidstv123.com/Alphabet-Worksheets.html

Working Memory

http://www.spaceminespatrol.com/

http://cseweb.ucsd.edu/~ckanan/Game.html

http://www.lumosity.com/

You have to sign up, but it's free!
http://www.mind360.com/scientificbackground/cognitive_skills/memory

Geography Games

Online 50 State Capitols Word Search -
http://www.freewordsearches.net/wordsearch/the-50-us-state-capitals

US States and Capitols online games -
http://www.technologyrocksseriously.com/2012/02/us-states-and-capitals.html


Play games and learn about earning, spending, saving, and investing - http://www.kidscoop.com/framed_fronts/kids/

Scholastic Student Activities of various kinds -
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/student-activities

Banking Information/Resources/Games -

http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/
http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/moneymetropolis/
http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/trainingcamp/ff/play/
http://www.financialsoccer.com/play/play.php

Place Value Game -
http://www.dositey.com/2008/Products/Content/Include/PVOTH/1/1/launch.php


How and where to get your Prezi account
http://prezi.com/learn/what-you-need-prezi-account/

Explore Prezis - http://prezi.com/explore/

Telling Time Resources -

http://www.primarygames.com/time/start.htm
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/clocks.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/earlymath/on_time_game1.htm
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/earlymath/clock_shoot.htm
http://www.thatquiz.org/tq-g/math/time/
http://www.zooktutoring.com/a-visual-way-to-solve-elapsed-time-problems/
http://www.math-drills.com/

Word Creativity (can be used for Prezi!) -
http://www.wordle.net/