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Online Word Cloud

WordArt is an online word cloud art creator that enables you to create amazing and unique word cloud art with ease.

Professional quality results can be achieved in no time at all, even for users with no prior knowledge of graphic design.
You can be use it as a means of assessment in your classroom. Below is an example of how one of my grade 6 students demonstrated what she knows about Microsoft Word by the end of the session. My students loved it and they were fascinated by the idea of customizing their word cloud the way they want.

Word Art Grade 6

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