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A resource
guide to supplement 4th grade
Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills
Created by
Pennie Hoard
Writing
Process Resources
Math
Resources
General
Resources
Computer Programs
Name of
computer program:"Ultimate Writing
and Creativity Center"
Publisher:
The
Learning Company
Description:
A
writing program designed by teachers and curriculum specialists to stimulate
and support student writing. Oral and written help at every stage of the
writing process. Text-to-speech allows students to hear their writing read
back to them.
Name of
computer program: "Author’s Toolkit"
Publisher:Sunburst
Description:
This is a writing tool that helps students effectively write for 13 different
writing purposes. Students develop the ability to identify their audience,
select and appropriate communication vehicle, then structure, test and
refine their research and ideas.
Internet Resources
Name of
web page: ABC’s
of the Writing Process
URL (address)
of web page: http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/(For
some reason this link is not clickable. You must copy and paste it into
your browser.)
Description:
This site provides a user friendly online resource for students or teachers.
It describes the "ABC’s" of the writing process.
Name of
web page: The Writing Process Web Tutorial
URL (address)
of web page: http://www.psesd.wednet.edu/write_process/Write_PC/writepr.htm
Description:In
this online self tutorial, Conn McQuinn from Puget Sound ESD in Burien,
Washington guides teachers and students alike through the Writing Process
with the analogy of creating a pizza.
Name of
web page: Writing @ CSU
URL (address)
of web page: http://writing.colostate.edu/tools.cfm
Description:
This site contains interactive tutorials and demonstration, writing guides,
and extensive links to writing and teaching resources on the internet.
Name of
web page: ProTeacher
URL (address)
of web page: http://www.proteacher.com/070037.shtml
Description:
This site contains many resources for teachers and students learning the
beginning steps of the writing process.
Name of
web page: Syvum
URL (address)
of web page: http://www.syvum.com/english
Description:This
site provides English Language Activities.
Videos
Name of
video: Grammar
for All: Learning English Grammar
Publisher:
The
Standard Deviant Academic Team
Description:
This video covers basic math concepts for all ages in a comical way. Seeing
these skills interpreted on video allows a more concrete understanding
of basic skills.
Name of
video: Adventures in the Great Stone Balloon
Publisher:A
Full Service Imagination
Description:
Martha Lambert and her balloon crew take an imaginative ride to learn about
dinosaurs. Reading, writing, and imagining are explored.
Computer Programs
Name of
computer program: "Math
for the Real World"
Publisher:Knowledge
Adventure
Description:
This
program introduces students to everyday math skills such as telling time
and counting money. They learn key concepts such as logic, fractions, and
decimals. Problem solving activities help students apply real-world critical
thinking skills to daily situations.
Name of
computer program: "The Cruncher 2.0"
Publisher:
Knowledge
Adventure
Description:
The program is a student and teacher friendly spreadsheet that features
six easy to follow tutorials and 20 new cross-curricular activities. Students
are able to learn how to use a spreadsheet across all areas of the curriculum
as they organize chart and evaluate all kinds of data.
Internet Resources
Name of
web page: WWW.Multiplication.com
URL (address)
of web page: http://www.multiplication.com
Description:
This site contains the techniques, tips, and secrets used by master teachers
to teach and introduce multiplication skills.
Name of
web page: Coolmath4kids.com
URL (address)
of web page: http://www.coolmath4kids.com
Description:
This site provides students and teachers with activities that supplement
classroom instruction in areas of math such as, fractions, geometry, and
games. This site also provides interactive instruction for these lessons
as well.
Name of
web page: Classroom Challenges
URL (address)
of web page: http://sunburst.com/resources/game/index.cfm
Description:This
site contains interactive tutorials and demonstration, writing guides,
and extensive links to writing and teaching resources on the Internet.
Name of
web page: Syvum
URL (address)
of web page: http://www.syvum.com/math/
Description:
This site provides supplemental math exercises and activities to supplement
classroom instruction.
Name of
web page: AAA Math
URL (address)
of web page: http://www.aaamath.com/index.html
Description:This
site includes hundreds of pages of basic math skills. Interactive practice
is contained on every page. There is also and explanation of the math topic
on each page. This could be used to supplement lesson on basic mathematics.
Videos
Name of
video: Life by the Numbers, Vol. 1:
Seeing Is Believing
Publisher:
Monterey Home Video
Description:
This video teaches how to use numbers in a fun way. It connects math to
real life situations by creating fantastic illusions.
Name of
video: Fraction Attraction
Publisher:
Sunburst
Technology/Houghton Mifflin
Description:
This video was designed to help children develop fundamental concepts about
fractions, including ordering equivalence, relative size, multiple representations
and locations of fractions on a number line.
Name of
web page: "abcteach"
URL (address)
of web page: http://www.abcteach.com/
Description:
This
site is a place to get ideas for classroom use. The purpose of abcteachis
to provide educationally sound suggestions that help with learning and
teaching. This site provides easy, online materials for immediate use by
kids, student teachers, teachers, parents and other visitors to the site.
Name of
web page: "Education World"
URL (address)
of web page: http://www.education-world.com/
Description:This
site is a search engine for educational Web sites only. Educators can find
information without searching the entire Internet. It contains original
content, including lesson plans, practical information for educators, information
on how to integrate technology in the classroom, and articles written by
education experts. You can also read site reviews, daily features and columns,
teacher and principal profiles, Wire Side Chats with the important names
in education, and employment listings.