UDL Language Arts for Elementary School (K-5)
This page features Language Arts materials and mini-lessons that follow the principles of Universal Design for Learning.
Are you doing the Daily 5 in your classroom? You may already be using UDL in your Language Arts instruction. Check out this blog for details.
Word Work Instructions
Here is a set of instructions that you can put in your word work basket for students to follow. I change the spelling lists weekly, and the game they can play after they finish working on their spelling words also rotates on a weekly basis. Having written instructions available to students helps develop their independence.
For more information on word work, check out this blog, which explains how it is set up.
Here is a set of instructions that you can put in your word work basket for students to follow. I change the spelling lists weekly, and the game they can play after they finish working on their spelling words also rotates on a weekly basis. Having written instructions available to students helps develop their independence.
For more information on word work, check out this blog, which explains how it is set up.
| Word Work Instructions (example) |
Revising Your Writing with A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S. is a acronym that helps students remember the steps involved in revising their own writing, and is appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. This document presents A.R.M.S to students, and is supported by examples and visuals. It would be a useful insert in students' writing folders. It also features a rationale for teachers of how this visual aide connects to Universal Design for Learning. Click to download the document.
A.R.M.S. is a acronym that helps students remember the steps involved in revising their own writing, and is appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. This document presents A.R.M.S to students, and is supported by examples and visuals. It would be a useful insert in students' writing folders. It also features a rationale for teachers of how this visual aide connects to Universal Design for Learning. Click to download the document.
| Revising your work with ARMS |
Word and Picture Matching Activity
(Submitted by Education.com) Matching words with pictures is a great way to reinforce word recognition and spelling as well as learn vocabulary. Mastery of all these skills is crucial for developing readers. Here's a free downloadable matching worksheet that makes practicing these skills fun for students. For even more fun educational resources, visit Education.com!
(Submitted by Education.com) Matching words with pictures is a great way to reinforce word recognition and spelling as well as learn vocabulary. Mastery of all these skills is crucial for developing readers. Here's a free downloadable matching worksheet that makes practicing these skills fun for students. For even more fun educational resources, visit Education.com!
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