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Whodunnit? - Bringing a Little Mystery Into the Classroom - TeachersFirst
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TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, brings you this article with book suggestions and activities featuring...more
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TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, brings you this article with book suggestions and activities featuring the genre of mysteries. This article begins with background knowledge on the advantages of including mystery books in classrooms in any reading program. The activities include recommendations for picture books and novels and lesson ideas that utilize technology and online resources to enhance knowledge and comprehension. Additional extension activities that encourage students to explore the mystery genre are available further down the page. They include writing projects and video book reviews. Information includes correlation to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): book lists (162), mysteries (20)
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Take advantage of the book suggestions and lists to find mystery books to include in your classroom library and as a designated mystery reading center. Integrate reading mystery books and stories with other content areas to discover mysteries waiting to be solved. For example, ask upper elementary students to investigate primary sources by completing activities provided on H.S.I. - Historical Scene Investigation, reviewed here. Create mystery stories on any subject to share with students using one of the many artificial intelligence (AI) tools available to educators. ReadTheory Passage Generator, reviewed here generates reading passages for all grade levels based on your prompt. When teaching about the Civil War, try a prompt asking for text about the mysteries of the Civil War and select a grade level. After generating a story that "looks good," ReadTheory generates editable comprehension questions to accompany the text delivered to your email inbox.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Boys Will Be Boys: Keeping Boys Engaged in Reading - TeachersFirst
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This selection from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here focuses on suggestions and resources that provide...more
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This selection from TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here focuses on suggestions and resources that provide engaging materials for boys. Suggestions include teaching strategies such as EduProtocols, choices for reading materials, and authors whose books appeal to boys. Also included are extension activities that encourage readers to explore information through different perspectives. Information includes correlation to ISTE and AASL standards.
tag(s): book lists (162), graphic novels (5), novels (31), podcasts (81), science of reading (33), teaching strategies (41)
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Add this article to other resources when looking for engaging reading materials for students. Consider using Symbaloo, reviewed here to organize and share book lists for students. Create and share Symbaloo web mixes based on different student interests, such as sports, celebrities, science fiction, etc. Extend learning by incorporating Choice Boards into reading instruction to offer opportunities for students to select not only their choice of books but also their choice of learning opportunities. Learn about Choice Board by watching the archive of OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire: Choice Boards for Differentiation Part 1, reviewed here. Include technology resources in Choice Board activities to demonstrate comprehension and understanding, such as using the Free Comic Strip Maker, reviewed here to make original comics based upon a book's content or create an original video using tools available at Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here.
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Starting Harry Potter - Wizarding World Digital LLC
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StartingHarryPotter.com is an online resource designed to guide new readers through the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling. The website offers a guide to the Harry Potter book series...more
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StartingHarryPotter.com is an online resource designed to guide new readers through the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling. The website offers a guide to the Harry Potter book series and features interactive elements such as audiobooks, quizzes, videos, and activities to engage readers. The site participants will be able to create different crafts related to the books. The site is visually appealing and has a simple navigation that young readers will be able to access. Many portions of the site are supported by audio that can help struggling readers or second-language learners access the content. Additionally, the site includes resources for parents and educators, offering tips on encouraging and supporting young readers as they begin their Harry Potter journey.
tag(s): audio books (23), digital reading (16), harry potter (9)
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In addition to just reading the books, young students can explore the magical creatures section on the website and then use a drawing app like Google Drawings, reviewed here to design their magical creature, complete with a description of its abilities and habitat. Not familiar with Google Drawings? Watch an archived OK2Ask session to learn how to use this tool:OK2Ask Google Drawings, here. After reading a portion of a Harry Potter book, students can use the character profiles to analyze a character's traits and development. They can then create their own fictional character using a tool like Storyboard That, reviewed here or for younger students Story Map, reviewed here incorporating elements inspired by the Harry Potter series. Older students can explore the series' themes and its impact on popular culture. They then create a podcast episode or a blog post using tools like Podbean (for podcasting), reviewed here or Straw.Page (for blogging), reviewed here to discuss their analysis.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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230+ Accessibility Improvements Added to Book Creator - Book Creator/Dan Kemp
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K to 12
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This article shares many accessibility features added to Book Creator, reviewed here that offers options that make it easier for all students to access...more
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This article shares many accessibility features added to Book Creator, reviewed here that offers options that make it easier for all students to access and use Book Creator. Highlights include dictation support for over 120 languages, video captions, and transcripts to audio recordings. Other additions include features that improve color contrast to make reading more accessible for all and screen reader support. Learn more about how this supports educators by watching the included video that shares the updated features and has suggestions for differentiating lessons using Book Creator.
tag(s): Accessibility (9), differentiation (83), ebooks (39), professional development (394), Special Needs (54)
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Bookmark and save this article to support your use of Book Creator in your classroom and develop your understanding of how to use this resource to differentiate learning for all students. Learn how to use Book Creator in your classroom by visiting Supporting Language Learners with Book Creator, reviewed here and completing the Book Creator Certified Author course, Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ReadTheory Reading Passage Generator - ReadTheory
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ReadTheory's Reading Passage Generator is a quick and easy tool for generating reading passages and questions for any topic and grade level. Enter your topic in the chat box, then ...more
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ReadTheory's Reading Passage Generator is a quick and easy tool for generating reading passages and questions for any topic and grade level. Enter your topic in the chat box, then move to the next step to select a grade level, and then generate text. Within about a minute, your reading passage is created. Use the edit button in the title or reading passage to tweak the contents as desired. When satisfied, choose the looking good link to generate multiple choice questions based upon the text. Enter your email to receive the passage and questions, or download them as a PDF document.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (111), differentiation (83), reading comprehension (142), worksheets (70)
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Use this reading passage generator to create introductory and review passages for any subject; no registration is required. Differentiate for student ability levels by selecting different grade levels while providing all students the same information. Take some time to practice generating texts and questions to understand different ways to create questions that meet your needs. For example, when choosing lower elementary grades, sometimes the passages are too short in length. When entering the topic for your prompt, include guidelines for the passage length to create. If you want a passage about stars and planets, have the instructions to make the passage longer than 100 words. Extend learning using other AI tools such as MagicSchool, reviewed here by copying your prompt into one of the many tools available. Use MagicSchool's translator tool to translate for multilanguage learners, generate a list of vocabulary words, or create a science lab activity to accompany your chosen text and topic.
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Reading Treks: A Walk in Harlem (Ana & Andrew) - TeachersFirst
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Let TeachersFirst Reading Treks be your guide to a virtual field trip based upon the novel A Walk in Harlem (Ana & Andrew). In this story Papa surprises Ana & ...more
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Let TeachersFirst Reading Treks be your guide to a virtual field trip based upon the novel A Walk in Harlem (Ana & Andrew). In this story Papa surprises Ana & Andrew with a visit to New York City's Harlem, where they see where famous African-American artists lived during the Harlem Renaissance. Use our robust Instructional Guide and the accompanying Google Map with students in grades K-3. Content correlates to Common Core Standards, ISTE Student Standards, National Core Arts Standards for Visual Arts, and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Find the entire selection of Reading Treks, reading-treks">here.
tag(s): black history (128), cross cultural understanding (155), harlem (8), new york (22), reading strategies (98), renaissance (33), virtual field trips (80)
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Investigate many suggested classroom uses for this resource in the Instructional Guide (PDF). With younger students, use Flip, reviewed here as a video response platform for students to share what they learned and what surprised them about the Harlem Renaissance and the artist's described in the book.
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Science of Reading Podcast - Susan Lambert
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Explore the topic of the Science of Reading by listening to this series that showcases national models of reading excellence. Podcasts feature national experts and explore topics that...more
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Explore the topic of the Science of Reading by listening to this series that showcases national models of reading excellence. Podcasts feature national experts and explore topics that include knowledge and vocabulary, integrating science with literary activities, and focused implementation. Episodes typically run from forty minutes to an hour and are available on most podcasting services, including Apple, Spotify, and Google.
tag(s): dyslexia (11), literacy (110), podcasts (81), professional development (394), reading comprehension (142), science of reading (33), vocabulary (236)
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Include this podcast in your list of professional development activities. Start with the first season and listen to all episodes to catch up, or visit the information for each season to find podcasts of interest. Use Wakelet, reviewed here to curate and share your favorite podcasts with your peers, use the search feature on Wakelet to find other collections of teacher podcasts to find ideas to include with your collection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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New American History - University of Richmond
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New American History offers free digital media resources for teaching American History for middle and high school teachers, along with a few resources for upper elementary-level educators....more
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New American History offers free digital media resources for teaching American History for middle and high school teachers, along with a few resources for upper elementary-level educators. The included content focuses on connecting America's past to the present; find much of this content under the tabs at the top of the site to journalism, audio, video, and maps resources. Use the link on the home page to find the search tool to find resources. The filters include options to search by term, learning topic, reading level, grade level, standards, and learning strategies. Lesson plans include all information and resources for teachers, and most have a link to a student version.
tag(s): american revolution (83), black history (128), branches of government (62), civil rights (198), civil war (135), colonial america (95), colonization (20), constitution (88), elections (80), emancipation proclamation (11), environment (238), great depression (29), immigrants (33), immigration (63), inequalities (23), native americans (91), primary sources (117), racism (76), segregation (18), underground railroad (12), womens suffrage (44), world war 1 (73), world war 2 (151)
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This site is an excellent resource for American History teachers; be sure to add it to your collection of teaching resources. Each lesson provided by New American History includes several ideas for using digital tools within the teaching tips; take advantage of these ideas to engage students in learning and differentiate instruction for learning styles and abilities. Google Jamboard, reviewed here is often suggested for use as a teaching tool; however, Jamboard will be shut down at the end of 2024. Use Figjam, reviewed here as an alternative. Figjam allows members to migrate Jamboards into projects in just a few steps. As students complete activities such as KWL charts, use the graphic organizer templates found at Canva Edu, reviewed here to share students' ideas. Extend learning by asking students to use Canva tools to show what they know by creating infographics, presentations, flyers, and other multimedia projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Literacy at Home: Digital Children's Reading Initiative - NC Dept of Public Instruction
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Literacy at Home is a curated digital resource of literacy activities for pre-K through 5th-grade students that also includes a collection of resources for online libraries. This site...more
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Literacy at Home is a curated digital resource of literacy activities for pre-K through 5th-grade students that also includes a collection of resources for online libraries. This site is organized by grade level; begin by selecting the link for any grade level offered, then choose a skill to be developed. Skills offered include phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and oral language. Each section includes a short description and example of the skill, practice activities, and links to online activities that support learning the chosen skill. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): fluency (24), literacy (110), phonics (50), preK (258), reading comprehension (142), science of reading (33), vocabulary (236)
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This site is a must-add to any elementary teacher's toolbox. Use this resource to find resources and information on reading skills at all elementary levels, then use the information to differentiate and enhance reading instruction. For below-level readers, find information and resources to remediate reading skills, and for advanced readers, use this site to find activities that promote further reading growth. Share information from this site with parents to use as a guide to understanding reading skills by grade level and find resources supporting their students. Include this information in your class newsletter or on your class website. Curate and share resources with parents using Symbaloo, reviewed here to make all information accessible in one location.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Virtual Readability Lab - Shaun Wallace
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What font do you read fastest in? Take the test provided by the Virtual Readability Lab to test the best font for you. Begin by starting the test to view ...more
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What font do you read fastest in? Take the test provided by the Virtual Readability Lab to test the best font for you. Begin by starting the test to view the directions. The test shares several short reading passages along with comprehension questions at the end of each passage and takes approximately five minutes to complete. When finished, users receive a report that includes the number of words read per minute, the correct percentage of questions answered, and the font that best matches the users' reading style. The authors of the Virtual Readability Lab recommend participants complete the test on a computer, not a phone, to achieve the best results.
tag(s): digital reading (16), reading comprehension (142), reading strategies (98)
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According to studies, reading in a font that best matches your reading style can increase reading speed without affecting comprehension and lead to better focus. Knowing your readers' fastest font allows educators to support student learning by adjusting fonts when creating worksheets, sharing websites, or providing articles. Use the information learned to adjust font settings in computer browsers. Go to settings, appearance, and fonts in Chrome or Edge to change all websites' font families, sizes, and weights. Include this site in activities encouraging students to participate in active learning and reflective experiences. After completing the test, ask students to write a summary of their results that includes action steps based on the information received. This activity might make an excellent addition to your students' academic portfolios. Create their portfolios in Seesaw, reviewed here or about.me, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Twitter Chat: Teacher's Toolbox for the Science of Reading - TeachersFirst
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This archived Twitter chat is from December 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat: Teacher's Toolbox for the Science of Reading. During this chat, participants: 1. ...more
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This archived Twitter chat is from December 2023 and will open in Wakelet. The title of this chat: Teacher's Toolbox for the Science of Reading. During this chat, participants: 1. Defined and discussed the concept of the science of reading and its importance in literacy instruction, 2. Examined the connection between the science of reading and digital literacy and explored ways to effectively integrate technology; and 3. Shared resources, tools, and instructional materials that align with the principles of the science of reading.
tag(s): digital reading (16), independent reading (86), reading strategies (98), science of reading (33), twitterchatarchive (175)
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Find resources and information about tech tools to support the science of reading. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources for using tech tools to support the science of reading.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ElevenLabs - ElevenLabs Inc.
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ElevenLabs converts text to speech and provides many choices for voices used in the output. Although creating an account isn't required, it offers users more characters to convert text...more
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ElevenLabs converts text to speech and provides many choices for voices used in the output. Although creating an account isn't required, it offers users more characters to convert text to speech. After signing in to your account, use the provided options to select a voice for output and adjust voice settings that include stability, clarity, and exaggeration. Each voice preview consists of a short description with suggestions for use, such as children's stories or narration. An additional option lets users generate custom voices using tools to adjust for age, type of accent, and strength of accent. When ready, type or paste text in one of up to 29 included languages to convert to speech; ElevenLabs recommends using longer text passages for better conversion to audio. Click generate to create and listen to your audio. Use the download link to save your audio as an MP3 file to your device. The free plan offers up to 10,000 characters monthly, up to three custom voices, and speech generation in 29 languages.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (111), listening (73), multilingual (67), text to speech (19)
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Research shows that text-to-speech technology helps students focus more on content than reading, resulting in a better understanding of the reading material. Share a link to ElevenLabs with students, then demonstrate how to use this tool to listen to audio of a text to increase comprehension. Engage students in learning new content using ElevenLabs to introduce short introductory paragraphs from upcoming novels, textbook chapters, or primary source documents. Enhance learning and understanding of foreign languages by listening to the text in several different voices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: 5 Strategies for Building Content Area Literacy - TeachersFirst
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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from November 2023. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.
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Content area literacy is the ability to use reading and writing to acquire information in a subject area. It involves general literacy skills, content-specific literacy skills, and prior knowledge of content. This interactive workshop will explore five technology-integrated strategies that will enhance content-area literacy across the curriculum, focusing on supporting the needs of diverse learners to ensure an inclusive and equitable learning environment. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explain the definition and benefits of content area literacy; 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the five strategies presented for their students' learning needs and goals; and 3. Plan hands-on, engaging activities that will help students develop content area literacy skills. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Content area literacy is the ability to use reading and writing to acquire information in a subject area. It involves general literacy skills, content-specific literacy skills, and prior knowledge of content. This interactive workshop will explore five technology-integrated strategies that will enhance content-area literacy across the curriculum, focusing on supporting the needs of diverse learners to ensure an inclusive and equitable learning environment. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explain the definition and benefits of content area literacy; 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the five strategies presented for their students' learning needs and goals; and 3. Plan hands-on, engaging activities that will help students develop content area literacy skills. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): literacy (110), professional development (394), reading strategies (98), teaching strategies (41)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Brisk - Brisk
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Brisk is a Chrome extension that uses AI to convert the reading level of any webpage to a different grade level or language, creates quizzes and resources from YouTube videos ...more
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Brisk is a Chrome extension that uses AI to convert the reading level of any webpage to a different grade level or language, creates quizzes and resources from YouTube videos and documents, and much more. Once converted to a chosen level, Brisk offers tools for creating quizzes, giving feedback, and detecting writing created with AI. Begin by clicking the link to download Brisk from the Chrome store for free, and install the extension to your device. Once installed, click the Brisk icon on your toolbar from any website, then select the grade level and language desired. Brisk opens a new Google Doc with the information requested. Use the Brisk icon from within this Google Doc to find options for additional tools for creating quizzes, giving feedback, and detecting AI. Brisk offers a tutorial video that provides instructions for new members.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (111), differentiation (83), Teacher Utilities (150)
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Use Brisk to quickly adapt and differentiate text or content by reading level and language needs or to translate text into the native language of multilingual learners and generate comprehension questions. Differentiate text for special needs students or gifted students based on their ability. Use the quiz creation tool to quickly generate quizzes that include multiple choice or short response questions based on the website's information. After generating quiz questions, copy and paste them into an online quiz creation tool such as Formative, reviewed here. Use Formative to engage students through teacher-paced or student-paced activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Universe - WETA Public Broadcasting
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Reading Universe offers research-backed tips and advice online to assist teachers and parents in teaching kids in kindergarten through 1st grade how to read. The site provides proven...more
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Reading Universe offers research-backed tips and advice online to assist teachers and parents in teaching kids in kindergarten through 1st grade how to read. The site provides proven teaching strategies, best practice videos, concrete answers to common reading challenges, student worksheets in PDF format, and professional learning. If you have questions about teaching reading, chances are they are answered in the Top Q&As and weekly questions answered by highly skilled teachers. Teachers can create an account to receive updates on new resources, articles, courses, and content, although an account is not required to access or download content.
tag(s): guided reading (33), independent reading (86), reading strategies (98), resources (88), science of reading (33), teaching strategies (41)
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Whether you are a brand new teacher or a seasoned veteran, there are many valuable resources that can be used in your classroom to help you teach reading. Step-by-step guides that break down an overview of skills, when and how to teach, and video examples can be accessed to further your understanding of many reading skills. After reading about the skill, you can access lesson plans, resources, common questions, and learn how to assess your students on what they have learned. As you read through resources, keywords are highlighted to access an interactive glossary. Resources are easy to understand, colorful, and accessible. Teachers at any stage of their career can find helpful content!
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Go Pangea- A World of Learning - Go Pangea by PenPal Schools
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Go Pangea is a website where students can connect and learn with others worldwide in a safe online community. Teachers and award-winning publishers have developed thousands of thought-provoking...more
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Go Pangea is a website where students can connect and learn with others worldwide in a safe online community. Teachers and award-winning publishers have developed thousands of thought-provoking questions spanning various topics and subjects. These questions are accompanied by relevant videos and reading materials that assist students in responding thoroughly and meaningfully. Educators can take advantage of the extensive question bank by selecting existing questions to give to students or by creating their own original questions. The vast collection of assignable materials helps facilitate in-depth learning and discussion. Videos are linked to YouTube and Vimeo; check for access before using them in class or assigning them to students.
tag(s): collaboration (89), communication (133), communities (36), critical thinking (112), writing (317)
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The extensive, curriculum-connected questions allow teachers to integrate Go Pangea in diverse ways that promote critical thinking and active use of knowledge. Assign specific questions as homework or warm-ups to have students engage with content individually and develop critical thinking. Project questions during class and have students work collaboratively in pairs or small groups to discuss and formulate responses. Use Go Pangea questions as discussion starters or debate prompts to get students to analyze texts and multiple perspectives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS Kids Reading Games - PBS Kids
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PBS Kids has a variety of reading games that are entertaining and educational for kids of all ages. The games help kids improve their reading skills, including phonics, vocabulary,...more
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PBS Kids has a variety of reading games that are entertaining and educational for kids of all ages. The games help kids improve their reading skills, including phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. Students will be engaged in practicing essential reading skills with familiar characters from PBS Kids. The main reading games page may be updated or changed frequently, so bookmark your class favorites!
tag(s): digital reading (16), independent reading (86), phonics (50), reading comprehension (142)
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Teachers can project the games onto a screen and have the class play together. Playing a game to introduce a concept engages kids in reading and reinforces basic reading skills. Working in small groups or pairs encourages collaboration, communication, and peer learning. Students can help each other with challenging tasks. Giving students time to play the games independently is an excellent way to practice reading at their own pace and work on specific skills they need help with. Continue learning at home by posting the site on your classroom webpage or sending the site to parents and guardians to play with their children for extra practice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Twee (Beta) - Twee
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K to 12
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Twee offers a selection of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed with English teachers in mind. Create a free account to access the many resources that work with video, interact...more
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Twee offers a selection of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed with English teachers in mind. Create a free account to access the many resources that work with video, interact with text, develop vocabulary, provide grammar practice, and more. Twee's video tools work with YouTube reviewed here to create questions based on the video's content, create summaries of the video, and suggest warm-up questions for use before watching videos. Additional tools provide options to create various assessments, topics for discussion, and homework ideas. After selecting a tool, follow the prompts to make your activity. Some of Twee's tools offer the option to create text from an image, including turning a screenshot of a text page into text to use with the chosen resource. Copy the completed activities into any document to share with students or save as a PDF.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (111), assessment (146), differentiation (83), Formative Assessment (70), grammar (133), grammar review (31), listening (73), reading strategies (98), speaking (22), vocabulary (236), vocabulary development (89)
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Twee isn't just for English teachers! Use Twee to create content for any subject area to engage students and enhance comprehension. Use Twee to differentiate instruction by creating reading passages with different levels of difficulty based on the same content. Twee's vocabulary tools are an excellent option when introducing new vocabulary for science content, social studies, or math terminology. Extend learning using NearPod, reviewed here to create interactive lessons using the content created with Twee, such as drag-and-drop activities and using comprehension questions as formative assessments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Diffit - Adam Black and Vlad Gutkovich
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2 to 12
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Diffit is a tool that helps teachers differentiate lessons using any text, article, or web page. To use Diffit, you need to create a free account. Then, select one of ...more
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Diffit is a tool that helps teachers differentiate lessons using any text, article, or web page. To use Diffit, you need to create a free account. Then, select one of three options: Literally Anything, An Article (or URL), or Any Text or Excerpt. Then, choose the approximate reading level you want for the differentiated materials. After entering all the necessary information, click Generate Output. Diffit will produce an adaptive reading passage, a summary, key vocabulary words, multiple-choice and short-answer questions, and open-ended prompts. All of the generated content can be edited or added to. Use the dropdown box to adjust the reading level or language. Share the materials with students by copying them into a document, printing, or exporting them to Google Docs/Forms.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (111), assessment (146), differentiation (83), multilingual (67)
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Use Diffit to quickly adapt and differentiate text or content by reading level and language needs. Use Diffit to translate text into the native language of multilingual learners and generate comprehension questions. Differentiate text for special needs students or gifted students based on their ability. Engage students in the learning process by copying the questions generated by Diffit into an interactive quiz format resource such as Blooket, reviewed here. Extend learning by asking students to respond to the open-ended questions by sharing a video response using Flip, reviewed here. Encourage students to show creativity in Flip by using the included features in the camera, such as images, filters, and stickers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI: More Than Human - Google Arts and Culture
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K to 12
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AI: More Than Human provides an extensive look at the development and uses of artificial intelligence (AI) through many different viewpoints. Begin with the basics by reading the article,...more
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AI: More Than Human provides an extensive look at the development and uses of artificial intelligence (AI) through many different viewpoints. Begin with the basics by reading the article, What is AI? and follow a timeline highlighting important moments that define AI. Next, view a series of videos that explain AI uses and critical topics. Additional resources include an AI exhibition, a look at how AI works, cultural issues, how AI combines with art and nature, and the use of AI in art. Be sure to visit the links at the bottom of the page to explore additional stories, images, videos, and experiments.
tag(s): animation (62), artificial intelligence (111), musical instruments (47), poetry (190), psychology (67), rhythm (20), STEM (265)
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Use the information on this site to develop your understanding of AI, along with increasing your awareness of the benefits and negative aspects of AI. Take advantage of the activities shared on More Than Human for students to explore music and art activities. For example, select Create Your Own Artwork to create a Poem Portrait by adding one word to generate an addition to a collective poem or provide students with time to explore 12 Songs Created by Artificial Intelligence. Share articles and experiments with students by creating a Wakelet, reviewed here collection that includes links to materials found on this site and others of your choosing. After exploring the many applications of AI, ask students to debate the pros and cons of using Artificial Intelligence. Visit ProCon,reviewed here and search for artificial intelligence to find a discussion on the pros and cons of AI, along with discussion questions and an extensive resource list to use for research. Ask students to create videos, infographics, or multimedia presentations using Canva Edu, reviewed here to share their knowledge of AI.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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