Ways To Use WordleIn Your Classroom

Jen WagnerJune 2009

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in a speech, in a poem, in a book, in your head, in scripture, in historical document, on a blog,

in a wiki, overhead 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 wish the wordle to be.

All About Me

Mother's Day/Father's Day

After children create wordle, place the image on a mug.  Or use fabric transfer paper and make a tie.

Famous Speeches

You can find a collection of speeches at http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/previous.htm

Class Rules

Create your listing of rules or let students create their list.  Print as a poster or desk reminders.

Student Names

Doublecheck and triplecheck you have EVERYONE before printing.

Correct Way To Spell

Start a list each month of frequently misspelled words, change your wordle each month & compare.

Ways To Say Things Differently

This can be done in a variety of ways including using the = sign.  Such as cat=katze or synonyms/antonyms

Characters In A Book

Using a graphics program (PaintShopPro, PhotoShop, Pixie2, Paint) you can add images to your wordle.

Artwork Reflection

Overlay students reflections on a piece of artwork -- a famous artist or your own classroom artists.

State Reports

Create a unique state report, country report, animal report……….any report.

Classroom Lesson

Turn your spelling book or grammar lessons into a wordle of review.