Laura Adams
SLM 521
June 2002
Drop-in 5
Note: This activity is intended for use by Grades
1-3.
Rhyming Words 
Introduction:
Rhyming
words sound the same. They are usually
are spelled almost the same with only
some of the letter different. Understanding
and finding rhyming words in a story will help us become better readers.
Nursery
rhymes are short poems / stories which have been around for a very long
time. These are rhymes that even your
grandmother would know; they are NOT just for babies!! AND …. They are great places to find rhyming
words.
In this
activity, we will use the internet to look at classic nursery rhymes, read (and
listen to the music) and create some fun to share with the class.
**** Please read the directions to the end before starting the
activity. ****
Activity:
1.
Use the web sites below to find many different
nursery rhymes.
· Our Favourite Nursery
Rhymes – (http://www.snaithprimary.eril.net/rindex.htm)
2.
Pick one of the people to choose the rhyme.
Jack and
Jill
3.
Read the text (if you want, listen to the music!)
4.
Use your journal to
· write the
title of the rhyme.
· write 2
or more rhyming words
Example: Title: Jack
and Jill
Words: Jill hill caper paper
5.
Repeat for three different rhymes.
THEN ……..
6.
Use the web site below to create a word search to
share with the class.
· DiscoverySchool - PuzzleMaker
– (http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/WordSearchSetupForm.html)
Directions for PuzzleMaker:
Step 1 Title
– Rhyming Words by put in your name
(
Example - Rhyming Words by
Laura )
Step 2 No
changes
Step 3 No
changes
Step 4 No
changes
Step 5 Type
the rhyming words from your journal.
Step 6 No
change
Select Create
a Printable Version
Print
your puzzle
Select Solution
Print your solution
7.
Turn your puzzle into me and I will copy of for
you to share with the class.
8.
YOU keep the solution page so you
can help your friends!!
ASK!!!!