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Improving Reading Vocabulary Using PowerPoint Games. Presented by Rebecca Bowles Speech and Language Pathologist.
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Improving Reading Vocabulary Using PowerPoint Games Presented by Rebecca Bowles Speech and Language Pathologist
PowerPoint games can be an excellent tool to use in the classroom to practice, review, and/or learn new content. Students seem to love it because it’s exciting and is a non-traditional teaching technique.
Jeopardy • Who Wants To Be A Millionaire • Password • Hollywood Squares • Uncover the word
References • 1. http://www.graves.k12.ky.us/powerpoints/elementary/ • This site has Elementary Presentations in all subjects. • 2. http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/ppt-vocab.html • PowerPoint games (academic vocabulary)and the game cards ( K-8) are provided. • 3.http://www.dltk-cards.com/bingo/bingo1.asp • BINGO cards and themes are provided along with awards, certificates, calendars, etc. • 4.http://jc-schools.net/read6-12/Password.ppt • Password game template and directions are provided. • 5. http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.html • This site highlights Language Arts PowerPoints and interactive activities for 1st and 2nd graders. • 6.A-Z Index of Free Presentations sorted by Authorshttp://literature.pppst.com/authors.html
References Continued • 7. http://www.pppst.com/themes.html • This site has over 600 interactive games and PowerPoint Presentations. • 8. http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/winnergame022500.html • Mark Damon’s PowerPoint games and instructions are highlighted. • 9. http://www.edhelper.com/ • Free downloads are available, but you must register. • 10. http://www.esu5.org/techteacher/powerpoint.htm • Free information on using PowerPoint in the classroom can be downloaded. • 11. http://teach.fcps.net/trt2/links/powerpointgames.htm • Fayette County public schools provide free templates, puzzles, themes, and games. • 12. http://www.masoncreations.com/Uncover%20Game.html • Provides examples of “Uncover” PowerPoint game along with templates and directions.
Questions ? • Contact me at • rbowles@stmary.k12.la.us Thanks for coming!