iPad PLN
Word Clouds
An easy-to-use app* to create and share beautiful word clouds. (iTunes preview)
Word clouds: A graphical representation of word frequency; while there are many practical applications, a common use is to analyze a body of text (see Gettysburg Address example on website).
*Similar to Wordle.net and Tagxedo.com & the app ImageChef
You can:
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add as many words as you want (The more frequently a word appears in the text--or list--the larger the word appears in the finished word cloud.)
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try out different designs by tapping the "randomize' button
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choose colors of text and background
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choose layout ... all words horizontal, all words vertical, words both horizontal & vertical, words on an angle
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edit your word cloud
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save your word cloud to the camera roll
BE INSPIRED!!
...Take a look at these creative projects.
These examples are from 1st grade ESL.
Book: The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Reading A-Z, Level E)
Skill: key words
