1. Improving Reading Vocabulary Using PowerPoint Games Presented by Rebecca Bowles Speech and Language Pathologist

2. PowerPoint games can be an excellent tool to use in the classroom to practice, review, and/or learn new content. Students seem to love it because it’s exciting and is a non-traditional teaching technique.

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4. References 1. http://www.graves.k12.ky.us/powerpoints/elementary/http://www.graves.k12.ky.us/powerpoints/elementary/ This site has Elementary Presentations in all subjects. 2. http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/ppt-vocab.htmlhttp://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/ppt-vocab.html PowerPoint games (academic vocabulary)and the game cards ( K-8) are provided. 3.http://www.dltk-cards.com/bingo/bingo1.asphttp://www.dltk-cards.com/bingo/bingo1.asp BINGO cards and themes are provided along with awards, certificates, calendars, etc. 4.http://jc-schools.net/read6-12/Password.ppthttp://jc-schools.net/read6-12/Password.ppt Password game template and directions are provided. 5. http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.htmlhttp://languagearts.pppst.com/index.html This site highlights Language Arts PowerPoints and interactive activities for 1st and 2nd graders. 6.A-Z Index of Free Presentations sorted by Authors http://literature.pppst.com/authors.htmlA-Z Index of Free Presentations sorted by Authors http://literature.pppst.com/authors.html

5. References Continued 7. http://www.pppst.com/themes.htmlhttp://www.pppst.com/themes.html This site has over 600 interactive games and PowerPoint Presentations. 8. http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/winnergame022500.htmlhttp://www.teachnet.com/lesson/misc/winnergame022500.html Mark Damon’s PowerPoint games and instructions are highlighted. 9. http://www.edhelper.com/http://www.edhelper.com/ Free downloads are available, but you must register. 10. http://www.esu5.org/techteacher/powerpoint.htmhttp://www.esu5.org/techteacher/powerpoint.htm Free information on using PowerPoint in the classroom can be downloaded. 11. http://teach.fcps.net/trt2/links/powerpointgames.htmhttp://teach.fcps.net/trt2/links/powerpointgames.htm Fayette County public schools provide free templates, puzzles, themes, and games. 12. http://www.masoncreations.com/Uncover%20Game.htmlhttp://www.masoncreations.com/Uncover%20Game.html Provides examples of “Uncover” PowerPoint game along with templates and directions.

6. Questions ? Contact me at rbowles@stmary.k12.la.us