5.+Nonlinguistic+Representation


 * Recommendations from //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (Pitler)**
 * Use graphic organizers to represent knowledge.
 * Have students create physical models of the knowledge.
 * Have students generate mental pictures of the knowledge they are learning.
 * Use pictures or pictographs to represent knowledge
 * Have students engage in kinesthetic activities representing the knowledge.

**Word Processing:** 

Add clip art and photos to written text - helpful for emergent readers and English Language Learners
Create study guides with clip art or other images. Post completed projects around the room for nonlinguistic reminders.


 * 5th grade sound [[file:Non-Linguistic Sound .doc]]

**Spreadsheet Software:** Can use to create charts and graphs using data.


 * Organizing and Brainstorming software: **
 * Kindergarten B sound [[file:Bb-Kidspiration.kid]]
 * Venn Diagram [[file:We used this diagram to note similarities and differences in two Civil War generals.pdf]]

Common types of pattern organizers:

 * 1) ===**Conceptual/Descriptive - open ended - used to teach facts**===
 * **Inspiration Templates- Language Arts - Vocabulary Word**
 * **Inspiration Templates - Thinking Skills - Supporting Idea**
 * **Kidspiration Templates - Reading - Vocabulary Word**

2. **Generalization/Principle Pattern**
 * Good for Math and Science

3. **Time-Sequence Pattern**
 * teaches historical progression
 * http://www.timerime.com/

4. **Episode Pattern**
 * to depict complex events

5. **Process/Cause -Effect**


 * Data Collecting Tools: **
 * Digital Probes
 * Digital Microscopes

**Multimedia:**
 * Most effective when student is the creator
 * includes audio, viodeo, graphics, animations, or text


 * [|www.freeplaymusic.com]
 * http://creativecommons.org

**Resources:** 
 * http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/VSTE/2008/5nonlinguistic.htm