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| Check out this example I created for the word eloquent, so you can get an idea of how it works! |
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Another useful web 2.0 site
Another interactive web tool I have used in my classroom is http://www.visuwords.com/. Visuwords is a cool tool that gets kids excited about exploring vocabulary, which isn't the easiest thing in the world! It is basically a graphic dictionary/thesaurus. You can type in any word you want and then watch as related words pop up and a visual map is created that identifies related words and concepts, while also giving definitions and examples of proper usage when you use your mouse to hover over words. My students loved watching the graphics expand and shift while interacting with the word maps generated by this web site.
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I like how the maps provide more than just the definitions. The connections to synonyms, derivatives and parts of speech is great for both grammar and SAT prep. Are there any activities on the site as well or is it just for making vocabulary maps?
ReplyDeleteMegan, this tool looks extremely engaging. If kids can see the meaning of words with associative language and visuals, this could go a long way towards making vocal less "boring."
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