Language Arts Extraordinaire
Subject: Nouns and Verbs
Level: 1st-4th
Compiled by Cendie Stanford
Created on: 10/11/04
Last updated on: 11/19/04
GENERAL RESOURCES:
Internet Resources
Name of web page: Mrs. Crites English
URL: http://www.ecarter.k12.mo.us/dept/elementary/fourthgrade/ccrites/englishpage.html#Sentence
Description: This
is an English site comprised of many additional site links to English practice
for K-6. It has java scripts, interactive practice, and many other links to
English lessons. There are many lesson ideas that can be developed from a
number of these links.
Name of web page: BBC- Schools-Homepage
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
Description: This site has links to every subject you can imagine. BBC is divided into age groups so you can choose the appropriate age level. I use this site to print and do activities as well as an interactive learning tool for the students.
Name of web
page: PowerPoint Presentations
URL: http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm
Description: This is an excellent site
of PowerPoint presentations for Language Arts and English teachers. It has a
PowerPoint Presentation for almost everything discussed in these subjects. You
can download and edit as needed.
Computer Programs
Name of computer program: Grammar Fitness
Publisher: Merit Software http://www.meritsoftware.com/software/grammar_fitness/index.html
Description: This is an interactive computer program designed for students with disabilities. Grade ranges are from 4th-8th, or ages 9 and up. It helps students master the difficult issues of English grammar.
Videos
Name of video: English Grammar Video Box
Publisher: Standard Deviants- http://www.standarddeviants.com/1-800-238-9669/cerebellum.home
Description: This is a two part video collection of everything you teach in grammar class. It has parts of speech, verb agreement, and just about anything else you can think of. Get out there and get it!!
Numerous Nouns
Internet Resources
Name of web page: Nouns
URL: http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/nouns.htm
Description: This is a tutorial on all types of nouns. There are interactive quizzes, notes, and lyrics to help learners understand nouns.
Name of web page: Elementary Course grammar, nouns, lesson3
URL: http://www.english-online.org.uk/elem1/nouns1e3.htm
Description: Cool interactive site to teach plurals and possessive forms. Gives immediate feedback and lets student try again if they don’t succeed the first time.
Name of web page: No Specific name: Just address
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/sightreading.htm
URL : http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/sightreading.htm
Description: Provides teaching materials as well as printable resources for teachers on Dolch nouns.
Name of web page: Grammar
URL: http://www.agendaweb.org/englishgrammar.htm
Description: You have to check this one out. It has several interactive sites, lessons, and things created by people all over the net. Choose from nouns, parts of speech, vocabulary, you name it, it’s here.
Name of web page: Grammar Blasts
URL: http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/quizzes/index.html
Description: Houghton Mifflin English provides units of information for grades 2-5. These are interactive grammar quizzes for just about every topic.
Name of web page: Noun Collocations
URL: http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/words/activities/verbnouns02.html
Description: This java application lets users drag and drop nouns and verbs in the correct place. It gives immediate feedback.
Name of web page: ESL Quiz: Singular, Plural, Possessive
URL http://a4esl.org/q/j/ck/mc-plurals.html
Description: This site is developed for ESL students but is perfect for slower learners. It is an interactive quiz on singular, plural, and possessive nouns. Visit the homepage for even more options.
Computer Programs
Name of computer program: Essential Language Series.
Publisher: Gamco Educational Software
Description: This is an interactive software program that teaches parts of speech, punctuation and sentence building. This can be purchased as a site license, one user, or lab license. It has two different levels that are appropriate for grade levels 2-4.
Name of computer program: Achieve! Phonics, Reading & Writing for Grades 1-3
Publisher: Learning Company
Description: This software develops reading skills and teaches grammar. This an excellent tool for building students knowledge on parts of speech.
Videos
Name of video: English Grammar Module 1: Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives
Publisher: Standard Deviant
Description: This is part one of an educational video series that teaches parts of speech. It is slow paced and structures so that the teacher may pause to ask questions.
Name of video: English Grammar Module 5: Agreeing with Grammar
Publisher: Standard Deviant
Description: This is part five of an educational video series that teaches parts of speech. It is slow paced and structures so that the teacher may pause to ask questions.
Various Verbs
Internet Resources
Name of web page: The Wide World of Verbs
URL : http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/verb/enter.htm
Description: This site provides several interactive tutorials as well as online quizzes.
Name of web page: Game Zone
URL; http://www.english-online.org.uk/games/gamezone2.htm
Description : This site has several links to grammar practices. It is an interactive game site to reteach or enhance student’s knowledge on verbs and other topics in language.
Name of web page: Elementary Grammar Exercises
URL: http://www.englishlab.net/elemgrammar.html
Description: This has tutorials as well as interactive games specifically on every verb you could imagine. You can choose from any number of language arts exercises. This especially designed for ESL students.
Name of web page: VerbNow. Com
URL : http://www.verbnow.com/
Description: This site is interesting because it uses real world experience and teaches verbs at the same time. Students are familiar with this because it is a television commercial as well.
Name of web page: Verb tense Chart
URL : http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/esltensverb.html
Description: This is a handy tool for teachers to use and print for students. It is also a mini-tutorial to refer back to when necessary.
Name of web page: Fun Brain-2Bee or not 2Bee
URL: http://www.funbrain.com/verb/
Description: Funbrain offers a fun game for students to practice the “to be” sense of verbs.
Name of web page: Know your verb Tenses
URL : http://www.grammarstation.com/knowyourverb.html
Description; This site is like a mini dictionary. You type in a word and it gives you the tenses of your word.
Computer Programs
Name of computer program: Learning Center Series Spelling & Grammar
Publisher: Knowledge Adventure
Description: This program teaches spelling as well as subject verb agreement which is essential for kids developing writing skills.
Name of computer program: JumpStart 2nd Grade Fun Pack
Publisher: Knowledge Adventure
Description: Teaches reading skills, vocabulary development, and grammar all in a fun and interactive way. This is a 2nd grade program, but is suitable for slow learners.
Videos
Name of video: English Grammar Module 2: All About the Verb
Publisher: Standard Deviant
Description; This is a 23 minute video that teaches verb tense, types of verbs and how to use them in sentences. It has lots of colorful animations to keep children interested.
Name of video: Grammar for Children Video Series
Publisher: Schlessinger Media
Description; This is a live-action video series that features a multiethnic cast and offer kid-friendly instruction. They are nicely paced and clearly designed to appeal to young viewers. More importantly, they give clear, concise information that will help students improve their writing skills
