This document provides instructions for creating Wordle word clouds in three different ways: 1) by copying and pasting text, where word size reflects frequency, 2) by typing words directly and connecting with tildes, or 3) by assigning specific point values to words. It also includes links to resources on using Wordle for classroom lessons and activities.

2. www.wordle.net

3. Option 1 - Create Copy any text and paste it into Wordle The words’ size will reflect the amount of times they were used in the document

4. Governor Christie’s State of the State address 1/11/11

5. OPTION 2 Open up a Word Document Type the words you want The more you repeat it the larger it will be To make a sentence use the tilde ~ to connect words

6. Red red red red red red redYellow yellow yellow yellow yellow Blue blue blue blue Green greenOrange I~love~springI~love~springI~love~springPeace peace love love love love love love love loveMrs.~MekitaMrs.~MekitaMrs.~MekitaMrs.~MekitaMrs.~MekitaMrs.~Mekita Word Doc > Copy > Wordle.net > Create > Paste > Change: Color, font, layout >Print

7. OPTION 3 - ADVANCED Red:100 I LOVE Summer:500 Yellow:750 Spring:250 Mrs. Mekita:1000 Blue:500 Green:250 Computers are FUN:750 Word Doc > Copy > Wordle.net > Advanced > Paste >Change; color, font, layout > Print

8. RESOURCES www.wordle.net 50 Ways to use Wordle http://www.ideastoinspire.co.uk/wordle.htm Ways to Use Wordle in Your Classroom http://www.slideshare.net/JenniferW/wordle-ideas Top 10 Ways to Use Wordle for Classroom Lessons http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/58905.aspx