This document provides a list of online tools to develop language skills for students. It separates the tools into categories for developing listening and speaking skills, reading skills, and writing skills. Several websites are listed for each category, along with brief descriptions of how they can be used. For example, under listening and speaking skills, it recommends Blabberize for introducing topics and Quizlet for creating vocabulary flashcards and games. The document concludes by providing contact information for the author.

1. By Yoscelina Hernandez
Education Service Center
Region 19 (El Paso, TX)
yhernandez2@esc19.net

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 http://www.blabberize.com
 Introduce a topic
 Summarize a topic, lesson or unit
 Present researched information of an important
landmark, monument or person.
 http://www.freeplaymusic.com
 Download music clips
Tools to Develop Listening and
Speaking Skills

3. 
 ABC Match
 Practice letter recognition fluency
 Practice following directions in the target language
 http://www.quizlet.com
 Create online flashcards for students to develop
vocabulary skills
 Quizlet will automatically create test/quiz and games
to practice vocabulary set
Tools to Develop Listening and
Speaking Skills

4. 
 http://www.wordle.net
 Create a word cloud to give students a visual
representation of a text selection
 http://www.starfall.com
 Students can develop reading skills by playing sing
alongs and read alongs
 Use for the whole class review or in preparation for a
new topic
 Use as a center for lower grade levels
Tools to Develop Reading Skills

5. 
 http://www.puzzlemaker.com
 Create different types of puzzles to use with your
students
Tools to Develop Reading Skills

6. 
 http://www.lanternfish.org
 Worksheets to practice different skills
 Use the SMART Board to complete some of the
worksheets in a whole class activity
 http://www.animoto.com or MovieMaker
 Research a topic and present it by creating a movie
with images and text
 Can create movie by sharing the writing in a group
setting
Tools to Develop Writing Skills

7. 
 Microsoft Office/Digital Camera
 Have students take pictures from the world around
them and create word problems
 Word Wizard
 Use letters to create words
 Practice understanding directions as well as spelling
Tools to Develop Writing Skills

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 Contact:
Yoscelina Hernandez
yhernandez2@esc19.net
http://www.epsilen.com/yherna12
Questions?