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Create an online Poster: [|www.glogster.com] -This site allows students to create an online poster. They are able to add graphics, text, sound, data, drawings, and links. Basic membership is free and is really all that is needed. -This can be used in any class where the final product is to create a poster. An example is to create a poster with examples of how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with their rules posted. -DL can use this if they have poor handwriting, need assistance in creativity, or just need motivation to do a project in a different way.

Create a Graph: [] -This site alows students to make a bar, line, pie, area, and/or XY graph. It is really easy to use. The students just need to have their data to input. Included are tutorials and examples. These can be printed as well. -This could be used to copy and paste into a powerpoint or to print and use for instance a science experiment. -DL can use this because it is easier to actually make and understand the parts of the graphs if all they need to do is put in their data. They could then really look at the parts of the graph and not spend all their time and energy on making their graphs by hand.

Street Signs: [] -You can make street signs that look like traffic, road, highway, or company signs. This site is easy to use and navigate. -An example of how this can be used is to copy and paste into a powerpoint to make it pop and stand out. You could also print and use on a poster. -DL can use this to really help them make the words or main points of their presentation stand out to cue them into as they are speaking.

Speech Bubbles: [] -Speech bubbles can come out of the left or right side. You can choose the background color and font color. Save them into Microsoft pictures to print or copy and paste. -An example of the use for this could be again to make your main points stand out in a powerpoint or poster presentation. They could also be used to print and use for a comic strip presentation. -DL learners can use these to have their main points stand out. They may also need to make a comic strip as an assignment, but they writing aspect is hard for them so they can type and print those out.

Sticky Notes: [] -You can save your sticky note to your computer, flickr, or imgur file. There is the ability to align in the middle or the left. Background color and font color can change. Very easy to create. -Students can use these sticky notes as a flag to themselves in their agendas and to have their main points stick out in their presentations. -DL students can again use this to keep them focused and on-topic with the main points in their presentations.

Joanna Connell's School Website: [|www.lex5.k12.sc.us/webpages/jconnell] -This is an extra site that I wanted to share with everyone. I teach sixth grade math and have over 600 websites for the students to access. Go to My Links to see the sites and how they are separated.

Propaganda Political Cartoons: http://www.makebeliefscomix.com -This website will allow students to create a political cartoon based on a specific propaganda technique. Techniques include, but are not limited to: bandwagon, repetition, name calling, transfer, and lesser or two evils. Students can select this site, choose figures or people to be the characters, and add in color and text boxes to demonstrate the propaganda technique. -Once students have created their comic strip, they can print out their final copy and share with the class. This would be a great review also. Each comic strip can be posted around the classroom and numbered, and students can walk around and write down the technique that was used in the comic strips. -This resources is great for divergent learners because they can respond to the curriculum in a creative way, and complete the classroom scavenger hunt activity to fully engage.

Character Scrapbook: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/scrapbook/ -This website allows you to create a character map, complete with a picture and notes. The character can be created using a variety of skin colors, hair styles, and clothing accessories. After the character is designed, students can type in several facts they know about the character. -This strategy could be used as a fun homework assignment. Students could outline all of the major characters in a novel, and include in their map notes about character's traits, feelings, thoughts, and decisions. Printing each character's map out will give students mini-scrapbook of information on all of the major characters in the novel, and it also provides a quick reference to use in class or to review for an upcoming test. -This would be a great tool for divergent learners who could benefit from having a visual reference in their notebook. This activity also helps them review the novel in a fun way, and create maps digitally which can helpful to students who may not write well. Ultimately, this activity gives divergent learners more ownership of the assignment.

Audio Books: http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.cfm -This website has a selection of audio books that can be downloaded or played. Teachers can access it relatively easily because there isn't a membership fee. Students would just need a copy of the novel to follow along with the audio version. -This website is a great resource because teachers could use it to enhance the reading comprehension of struggling readers, as well as all students. Teacher could play the recording and have students follow along, then stop periodically to check for comprehension and just to discuss the key events that happened in the story. -Divergent learners could benefit from this tool because they would have the opportunity to hear the story read fluently. This would address their learning needs and peak their interest as opposed to having to read the novel independently.

Narrative Writing, Round-Robin Style/ or Persuasive Public Service Announcement: http://www.voki.com/ -This website is structured where students can first choose an avatar, or digital personality, and then record a story or message. Students can choose from animals or people, and then personalize their avatar with color, accessories, and background scenes. -Students could first write a narrative story complete with plot, conflicts, characters, and descriptions. They could write their stories independently or in groups. Later, students could create their avatar "narrator", customize it, and type in their story to be read by the avatar. Once everyone was finished, each individual or group could share their stories through this website. Another activity idea would be for the students to create a public service announcement based on a persuasive topic they wrote about, and customize the reading with their chosen avatar. -This website is great for divergent learners because it allows them to demonstrate their writing, plot organizing, character constructing, and conflict developing skills or persuasive abilities in a creative way. Divergent learners connect with this type of assignment because they can incorporate technology in an otherwise normal activity, and personalize it to make it their own!

Myths & Fables: http://myths.e2bn.org/create/ - This interactive website is a place where students can create a fable or a myth. Within this one website, students can include audio and sound effects, text, amazing animated graphics, characters, and scenes that change as the story progresses. -Students would first need to write a fable or myth in class. Stories could be written independently or within a group. Students would then go onto this site and create the visual of their story. During their presentations, each individual or group would upload their fable, share it with the class, and have their peers guess the theme or moral. -Divergent learners would truly benefit from an activity like this because they would be focused on the assignment, and it would allow them to work collaboratively with their peers.