Wordle is a great classroom tool. In second grade it can be used to activate background knowledge, as well as be useful as a review tool. More importantly, students can create their own wordle independently in a computer lab or in the classroom as a whole group activity. For example, following a lesson about Native Americans students can take turns sharing vocabulary from the unit to insert into the wordle. Learners can then craft a journal entry using those words to share what they have learned. For a further extension, students could then create independent wordles by pasting their journal entry into wordle. Wordle can also be used to compare and contrast. For example, a colonies lesson follows the Native American lesson. Another whole group wordle can be created and then compared and contrasted to the Native American wordle. These activities can lead to: deeper understanding of content, growth of vocabulary and writing skills, and serve to engage and motivate students.
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