2007年6月12日 星期二

Chapter 2: Developing and Practicing Reading and Writing Skills


Wacky Web Tales

This website is built by Houghton Mifflin which is "one of the leading educational publishers in the United States, publishing textbooks, instructional technology, assessments, and other educational materials for teachers and students of every age." (From its official site)

Goats:
Learners especially basic learners can practice some basic writing skills by filling their own words in the computer-created outline. Through the process of choosing their own words, learners can have basic concept of writing.

Presentation:
Young kids are recommended reading the Part of Speech Helps before using this website. Basic grammar concept is available in that section. In the home page many tales are listed. Users can choose a topic they like and then fill words in the blank by following the instruction. Children can read the models of writing before they create theirs. What's more, there is a Education Place at bottom of this site which provides guidelines for educators and families.

Appropriateness:
Grade 3 and above

Outcomes:
Students can print out their writings after they finish the work.

Evaluation:
None






1 則留言:

珍妮佛 Jennifer 提到...

Well, it seems the whole idea and aim of this website are well-established as well as clear, yet, this website appears to be a little dull in its decoration and its desgin of student practice. Most of the students tend to be attracted to those with a lot of colorful pictures and interesting way in doing practice, even activities, particularly to the beginners in the field of reading and writing.
Despite its defects in catching early-aged children's attention, this website's design of practice on the other side is appropriate for the beginners, which is worthy of praise.