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The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.
http://www.corestandards.org
Compass Learning applies innovative teaching methods within a rich, interactive learning environment —ideal for today’s digital natives— to teach and review concepts. Courses for grades 6–8 solidify students’ familiarity with core concepts while introducing them to more advanced content and setting the stage for more rigorous high school study.
https://www.thelearningodyssey.com/
ST Math®: K-5 grade-leveled instructional software is designed to help all students reach math proficiency through self-paced, language-independent, mastery-based objectives. It is closely aligned to state and Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and integrates with core instruction. ST Math games use interactive, graphically-rich animations that visually represent mathematical concepts to improve conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Through a 1:1 scaffolded learning environment, games gradually increase in difficulty and provide immediate feedback. ST Math features embedded assessments, detailed reporting of student learning patterns and whiteboard integration. Teacher-guided instruction integrating ST Math software activities in the classroom rounds out MIND’s blended learning model. In addition to accessing the software on desktop or laptop computers, teachers and students can access ST Math on supported tablets, enabling anywhere, anytime learning. With touch functionality, ST Math further immerses students in a richly interactive, hands-on and gesture-based learning experience
http://web.stmath.com/entrance
A collection of links to websites that have tools for use for school projects and activities http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Home
Association for Middle Level Education: The following link will take you to the AMLE website which will keep you informed with the latest movements and changes within the middle level education model.
http://www.amle.org/
PBS videos, etc.
http://www.pbs.org
Citation Machine: Learn how to cite your sources properly so you'll never be accused of plagiarism. http://www.citationmachine.net
Scholastic News
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/scholasticNews.jspFromBrowseMod=true&Ns=Pub_Date_Sort|1&CurrPage=scholasticNews.jsp&TopicValue=Scholastic%20News
An excellent study tool for vocab- make your own flashcards, quizzes, etc.
Quizlet
Get involved [ Community ]
Homelessness throughout America and other parts of the world is becoming too prevalent. The Give Jeans a Chance campaign is way for community members to get together and make a difference. Its goal is to collect and donate jeans to the homeless. http://gjac.tumblr.com/
Skill Practice Links
Spelling
Several spelling games for different levels http://www.kidsspell.com/
Spelling Practice game - Speedy Speller http://www.spellingcity.com/Games/speedyspeller.html
Spelling Game- identify the misspelled words and spell them correctly http://www.funbrain.com/spell/
Commas and Semi-Colons
Practice commas with this game! http://www.savethecomma.com/game/
Comma, punctuation practice game http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/punctuation.htm
Many comma activities http://www.chompchomp.com/exercises.htm#Commas
Semi-colon wars game http://www.mrnussbaum.com/semicolonwars.htm
Semi-colons, commas, or nothing? http://www.quia.com/quiz/300690.html?AP_rand=1729301465
Homophones
Homophone practice quia quiz http://www.quia.com/pop/7442.html?AP_rand=802258823
Homophone games http://www.vocabulary.co.il/homophones/
Homophone game http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary-games/homophones-games/homophones.html
Multiple Grammar Topics
BBC site- review many English concepts http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/word-grammar
Help with several grammar topics http://www.chompchomp.com/exercises.htm
Grammar Ninja http://www.kwarp.com/portfolio/grammarninja.html
Grammar Blast- review all parts of speech http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=2&Unit=1%2C3%2C5&Topic=Cumulative+Review%3A+The+Sentence%2C+Nouns+and+Pronouns%2C+Verbs&x=44&y=17
Figurative Language
Figurative Language Practice quiz http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210124/figlan.html
Making Inferences
Practice Making Inferences http://www.quia.com/pop/89733.html?AP_rand=1208192859
More practice making inferences http://www.quia.com/pop/89736.html
Inference Battleship http://www.quia.com/ba/41785.html
Reading Skills
Reading Practice based on MAP RIT scores http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htm
Podcasts
Videos on how to record your voice for the podcast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3CctS72nJw
http://www.runkle.org/Podcasts/podcast-resources/Garage-Band-Video-Directions/GarageBand-Directions-Part-1.mov
The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.
http://www.corestandards.org
Compass Learning applies innovative teaching methods within a rich, interactive learning environment —ideal for today’s digital natives— to teach and review concepts. Courses for grades 6–8 solidify students’ familiarity with core concepts while introducing them to more advanced content and setting the stage for more rigorous high school study.
https://www.thelearningodyssey.com/
ST Math®: K-5 grade-leveled instructional software is designed to help all students reach math proficiency through self-paced, language-independent, mastery-based objectives. It is closely aligned to state and Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and integrates with core instruction. ST Math games use interactive, graphically-rich animations that visually represent mathematical concepts to improve conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Through a 1:1 scaffolded learning environment, games gradually increase in difficulty and provide immediate feedback. ST Math features embedded assessments, detailed reporting of student learning patterns and whiteboard integration. Teacher-guided instruction integrating ST Math software activities in the classroom rounds out MIND’s blended learning model. In addition to accessing the software on desktop or laptop computers, teachers and students can access ST Math on supported tablets, enabling anywhere, anytime learning. With touch functionality, ST Math further immerses students in a richly interactive, hands-on and gesture-based learning experience
http://web.stmath.com/entrance
A collection of links to websites that have tools for use for school projects and activities http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Home
Association for Middle Level Education: The following link will take you to the AMLE website which will keep you informed with the latest movements and changes within the middle level education model.
http://www.amle.org/
PBS videos, etc.
http://www.pbs.org
Citation Machine: Learn how to cite your sources properly so you'll never be accused of plagiarism. http://www.citationmachine.net
Scholastic News
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/scholasticNews.jspFromBrowseMod=true&Ns=Pub_Date_Sort|1&CurrPage=scholasticNews.jsp&TopicValue=Scholastic%20News
An excellent study tool for vocab- make your own flashcards, quizzes, etc.
Quizlet
Get involved [ Community ]
Homelessness throughout America and other parts of the world is becoming too prevalent. The Give Jeans a Chance campaign is way for community members to get together and make a difference. Its goal is to collect and donate jeans to the homeless. http://gjac.tumblr.com/
Skill Practice Links
Spelling
Several spelling games for different levels http://www.kidsspell.com/
Spelling Practice game - Speedy Speller http://www.spellingcity.com/Games/speedyspeller.html
Spelling Game- identify the misspelled words and spell them correctly http://www.funbrain.com/spell/
Commas and Semi-Colons
Practice commas with this game! http://www.savethecomma.com/game/
Comma, punctuation practice game http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/punctuation.htm
Many comma activities http://www.chompchomp.com/exercises.htm#Commas
Semi-colon wars game http://www.mrnussbaum.com/semicolonwars.htm
Semi-colons, commas, or nothing? http://www.quia.com/quiz/300690.html?AP_rand=1729301465
Homophones
Homophone practice quia quiz http://www.quia.com/pop/7442.html?AP_rand=802258823
Homophone games http://www.vocabulary.co.il/homophones/
Homophone game http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary-games/homophones-games/homophones.html
Multiple Grammar Topics
BBC site- review many English concepts http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/word-grammar
Help with several grammar topics http://www.chompchomp.com/exercises.htm
Grammar Ninja http://www.kwarp.com/portfolio/grammarninja.html
Grammar Blast- review all parts of speech http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=2&Unit=1%2C3%2C5&Topic=Cumulative+Review%3A+The+Sentence%2C+Nouns+and+Pronouns%2C+Verbs&x=44&y=17
Figurative Language
Figurative Language Practice quiz http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210124/figlan.html
Making Inferences
Practice Making Inferences http://www.quia.com/pop/89733.html?AP_rand=1208192859
More practice making inferences http://www.quia.com/pop/89736.html
Inference Battleship http://www.quia.com/ba/41785.html
Reading Skills
Reading Practice based on MAP RIT scores http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/pages/studentlinks/map/reading.htm
Podcasts
Videos on how to record your voice for the podcast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3CctS72nJw
http://www.runkle.org/Podcasts/podcast-resources/Garage-Band-Video-Directions/GarageBand-Directions-Part-1.mov