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Ways To Use Wordle in Your Classroom

Wordle is a web-based tool that creates a graphic representation of words based on frequency of use. The document provides many examples of how Wordle can be used in the classroom, including representing class rules, student names, spelling lists, book characters, and student reflections on artwork. It also lists additional resources for finding ideas on using Wordle and notes that the document content is licensed under a Creative Commons license.

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Ways To Use Wordle in Your Classroom

Wordle is a web-based tool that creates a graphic representation of words based on frequency of use. The document provides many examples of how Wordle can be used in the classroom, including representing class rules, student names, spelling lists, book characters, and student reflections on artwork. It also lists additional resources for finding ideas on using Wordle and notes that the document content is licensed under a Creative Commons license.

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What is Wordle http://www.wordle.

net/

a graphic representation of most frequently used


words.

in a speech, in a poem, in a book, in your head,


Ways To Use Wordle in scripture, in historical document, on a blog,
in a wiki, overhead in your classroom,
In Your Classroom on twitter/plurk, at a presentation or staff
meeting,
and more!
However, it is NOT limited to only frequently used
words -- you can create a wordle to be what you
Jen Wagner wish the wordle to be.
May 2009

Expand Wordle Teacher Appreciation

If you use a screen capture tool (such as


Jing) and online venues (such as BigHugeLabs
or SmugMug) you can create some one-of-a-
kind gifts, posters, and more.

http://www.jingproject.com/
http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/
http://www.smugmug.com/

Have students brainstorm thoughts and memories about


their teacher. Print as poster, mousepad, or magnet.

Mother's Day/Father's Day Famous Speeches

After students create wordle, place the image on a You can find a collection of speeches at
mug. Or use fabric transfer paper and make a tie. http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/previous.htm

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Class Rules Student Names

Create your listing of rules or let students create their


list. Print as a poster or desk reminders. Doublecheck and triplecheck you have EVERYONE before
printing.

Correct Way To Spell Means The Same

Start a list each month of frequently misspelled words,


change your wordle each month & compare. This can be done in a variety of ways including using the =
sign. Such as cat=katze or synonyms/antonyms

Characters In A Book Artwork Reflection

Using a graphics program (PaintShopPro, PhotoShop, Overlay students reflections on a piece of artwork -- a
Pixie2, Paint) you can add images to your wordle. famous artist or your own classroom artists.

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Other Ways To Use Wordle Feel Free To Contact Me
• Rodd Lucier has 20 ways on his blog at
http://thecleversheep.blogspot.com/2008/10/top-20-
uses-for-wordle.html
• Murcha has a slideshare of ideas at
http://www.slideshare.net/murcha/using-wordle-in-
the-classroom-presentation
• Samantha Lunn has 23 ideas at
http://languagesresources.wordpress.com/2009/05/0
7/23-ways-to-use-wordle-in-the-mfl-classroom/
• Terry Freedman has 5 ideas at
http://www.techlearning.com/article/Blogs/20322

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