Welcome!
Welcome to Mrs. Depke's class! We have many resources to help you connect with other students, parents, and learning tools!
My Google Classroom contains a variety of resources including reading sites, math sites, vocabulary sites, and study guides for upcoming tests.
https://classroom.google.com/o/Nzg4NDgzNjExNlpa
We also use Seesaw to post our work and communicate with each other.
https://app.seesaw.me/#/inbox/class/class.9823b35a-a01f-4a97-ae12-064cb4a79a12?conversationId=conversation.b7881d89-6766-433e-a15d-ff41e07fd3d9
On SEESAW, we can practice listening and speaking.
Helpful Resources
Vocabulary - How can I learn new words? Text Project groups vocabulary and helps with pictures.
http://textproject.org/classroom-materials/textproject-word-pictures/core-vocabulary/
In English, we use expressions that can be confusing. Here's a game to help with idioms and figurative language..
http://www.eslgamesplus.com/idiomatic-expressions-common-rally/?scrlybrkr=71db3fae
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-figurative-language.html
Reading- Listening to stories and great non-fiction and fiction selections can be found here.
https://www.raz-kids.com/
NEWS- Here are 2 sites that show great news articles. You can adjust the reading level!
https://newsela.com/
https://www.tweentribune.com/
Speaking- https://www.english-online.org.uk/course.htm?name=beg&link=begcourse.htm
GAMES
http://www.eslgamesworld.com/Games.html
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-figurative-language.html
Listening-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NklFVcsJrtQ
Using Technology to Understand English
Text to Speech
- Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Speech.
- Tap Add New Language.
- Tap the language and dialect you want. This will take you back to the Speech screen.
- Tap the More Info button for the language.
- Choose either Default or Enhanced Quality. ...
- Move the Speech Rate slider to slow down or speed up the voice.
Snap and Read http://donjohnston.com/snap-read/
Download Snap and Read to use text to speech on any document and to give synonyms to words in text.
HIGHLIGHT words in the text on your ipad and RIGHT CLICK to give a DEFINITION of the WORD.
Books on Tape - CLICK ON YOUR STUDENT'S IPAGES FOR ACCESS TO HIS OR HER IBOOKS:)