Word Detectives

Purpose: Review the target words and topic-related words. 


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Word Detectives
Study  More work with target words; related words
PREK: Picture/word sorting
KDG: Picture/word sorting
G1: Semantic Mapping; Labeling
G2: Concept of Definition; PAVE
G3: Concept of Definition; PAVE

DoodleBuddy App

  • Choose a vocabulary word. Draw a word web to help you define the word. Save to camera roll. Post to Twitter.
  • Pick a vocabulary word/card. Draw your own picture of the word and re-write the definition. Save to camera roll. Post to Twitter.
  • Write the word. Draw the word. Save to camera roll. Post to Twitter.

MyStory App

  • Pick a vocabulary word or other topic related word. Draw a picture of a vocabulary word. Type your definition. Type the dictionary definition. Save to bookshelf. Post to Twitter.

ShowMe App

  • Pick a vocabulary word or other topic related word. Make a recording of you explaining what the word means as you draw a picture of the word. Publish to ShowMe. Post onTwitter.