wordle

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NOW it's the time for WORDLE!!

WHAT IS IT???

It is a website where you can paste a long or short text and then the website will highlights important words from the text (keywords) in a unique design. For example:

Before using this website,
REMEMBER!!


your computer MUST have a JAVA player, if not it won't work.
Download and install java player HERE.

Here is the link for the website. CLICK.

HOW TO USE IT??? DUN WORRY!! 


it's SOOO SIMPLE! =))

 scroll down for MORE!!

then click GO.

tadaaaaa! the result!

other random designs

if you don't want others to view it, delete it

paste it onto your blog or your own website

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Can be used for other languages as well:

Malay

korean language

BUT it is only applicable for alphabet words, not others:

can't be used for hanguk (korean writing system), the words can't be recognised

HOW CAN IT BE USED IN THE CLASSROOM??:

1. teacher can show this wordle for Ss then ask Ss to guess what is the main idea about this text. This is good for activating Ss' schemata before they proceed to the next task. 
2. Prepare and train Ss' with new vocabulary or vocabulary items that are related to the text
3. Teacher can show the wordle to Ss and ask them to write a story by using the words, then compare it with other Ss and the actual text,it will be useful as a writing task
4. it is also useful for after reading activity in which Ss can remember the important keywords of the text after their readings

WHAT IS GOOD ABOUT IT???

1. can be used in other languages as long as it is alphabet
2. the designs are very interesting, colourful and easy to be read
3. it's free and simple to do, doesn't need much time

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:

1. some of the designs are too colourful and funky, mito ght not be suitable for some people with colour blind problem
2. it doesn't help students in terms of using real language only keywords are given, not full sentences, but it is good as a support materials for teachers
3. students must have internet access and they have to know certain websites that provides long text
4. it can't be used for other kinds of handwriting except for alphabets

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