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Grade Range: - 6
This word cloud generator is made specifically for children. This site takes any text and creates a "word cloud" (graphical display) of the words in a passage of text. The most frequent words appear larger. Paste in any passage or grouping of text to create a word cloud of the text. Students can choose their own colors, type of display, font, and the final cloud can be printed or saved.
In the Classroom
This is a great visual tool to use. Take a poll and have your students type their answers into the word cloud builder. Then display on an interactive whiteboard or projector and see which answer was the most popular. Use this site as a way to help students see and memorize text, especially visual learners. Use it also when writing poetry or to "see" themes of repeated words and images. Have students paste in their own writing to spot repeated (and monotonous) language when teaching lessons on word choice. Students will be surprised to see what words appear to be dominant. Have students work in groups to create word posters of vocabulary words with related meanings, such as different ways to say "walk" or "said" and decorate your classroom with these visual reminders of the richness of language.
At Home
A great visual tool for your elementary student to practice typing spelling words or vocabulary words. Create word posters with family names or words that describe a particular person. A great site to create word posters for birthdays, the holidays, and other special events.
Tags
word choice, word clouds, illustrations, vocabulary, speech,
Subjects
Art, English, ESL/ELL, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies, Special Education, TeachersFirst Edge, Writing,