Arizona State University
Alberto Rios, Arizona State U.: Glossary of Rhymes
This is a very extensive list of rhymes that "Occur frequently in discussions of poetry and critical writing, but not with absolute consistency." All have definitions, and many have examples. They are organized into five categories:...
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Goodnight Moon [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Margaret Wise Brown's early childhood book, Goodnight Moon, is provided on these pages. Four character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Giving Tree [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Shel Silverstein's narrative poem, The Giving Tree, is provided on these pages. Thirteen character roles are needed in this activity.
Other
The Virtual Vine: Nursery Rhyme Unit
You will find a thorough, cross-curricular nursery rhymes unit here. It is written by a fellow teacher, and is very creative.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Rhythm and Rhyming
This lesson engages students in the shared learning of different poems of the month. Students will clap different rhythms and then apply clapping patterns to different poems of the month. Each poem will contain different rhythms and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Rhyme Time
Learn all about rhyming with Grover in this fun train game! Conductor Grover leads the way as you drive the train and pick which words rhyme.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Reach
REACH is a self-paced interactive reading program to engage parents and children as at-home reading partners. Designed by classroom reading specialists and aligned with kindergarten through third grade standards, these self-paced...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Clifford the Big Red Dog: Buried Treasures
In "Red Beard the Pirate," Tucker loses his beloved Lil' Squeakie after the friends spend the day burying treasures in the sand. Clifford and Emily Elizabeth make it their mission to find Tucker's treasured toy before bedtime, however,...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing I Spy Riddle Rhymes With Jean Marzollo
You can brush up on your "I Spy" riddles and rhymes when you explore this site. Jean Marzollo guides you through the process of creating your very own poetry.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Tongue Twisters
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing tongue twisters. Examples of tongue twisters are provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Growing Readers and Writers With Help From Mother Goose
Contains plans for short, daily minilessons that use nursery rhymes to teach basic reading skills. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Developing Phonemic Awareness
This online lesson stresses the importance of emergent readers' understanding of rhyming patterns in language. Through this, students will learn and apply the concepts of rhyme through exercises and interactive activities. A great...
Quia
Quia: Rhyme Time Match Up
These interactive games ask students to "Find matches of rhyming words," Games come in three formats: "Matching, Flashcards (Java / non-Java), Concentration."
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: A Hunting We Will Go Teaching Rhyming Through Musical Verse
Contains plans for two lessons that teach about rhyming words using the song "A-Hunting We Will Go." In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and...
Quia
Quia: Rhyme Time Picture Match Up
"Click on the pictures of words that rhyme (i.e., dog-frog; hat-cat)." Games come in four formats: "Matching, Flashcards, Concentration, Word Search."
Other
Mama Lisa's World
Large list of nursery rhymes for children to read. Each nursery rhyme is accompanied by pictures and some even have sounds.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "Ereth's Birthday"
Here teachers and students will find many useful extension activities for the book "Ereth's Birthday."
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Teams: Distance Learning: Rhyming Words Activities
A K-1 lesson plan from TEAMS Distance Learning. "Students will practice rhyming words and also be able to identify words that rhyme. These lessons will have them active."
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Assonance
This resource provides a detailed explanation of the term "assonance." Several examples provided as well as links to related sites.
Other
Poetry for Kids: Kenn Nesbitt's Online Rhyming Dictionary
Online rhyming dictionary from a site dedicated to poetry for kids. Type in a word, and it will provide rhyming words categorized by their number of syllables.
Black Past
Black Past: Rap/hip Hop
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief history of rap and hip hop and the influences of the music on modern culture.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: By Car, Train, or Bus! The Sounds of Language on the Go
Come and check out this awesome pre-reading resource. This site offers examples of simple word games you can play with kids to increase their ability to recognize and use letters and sounds. Try these games the next time you're in the...
Other
The Phrase Finder: Home Page
"A professional writers' resource from The Phrase Finder for generating ideas for headlines, advertising copy, song lyrics, etc." Just type your word and the phrase finder will find a phrase to match it. L.9-10.4c References, L.9-10.4d...
Auburn University
Auburn University: Teaching Blending
How do you teach your students to develop a blending ability through phonics instruction? This site features information to help get you started in your quest for this goal. According to this article you can begin with rhyming. Come and...