16 January 2007
18 November 2006
The Lexile Framework for Reading
by knannThe Lexile Framework for Reading is a scientific approach to reading measurement that matches readers to text. The Lexile Framework measures both reader ability and text difficulty on the same scale, called the Lexile scale. This approach allows educators to manage reading comprehension and encourage reader progress using Lexile measures and a broad range of Lexile products, tools and services. Lots of online tools
13 November 2006
Tools for Reading, Writing, & Thinking
by knann & 1 otherA great collection of graphic organizers for middle and high school students
SEDL - Building Reading Proficiency at the Secondary Level: A Guide to Resources
by knannAn excellent guide to resoures for improving reading proficiency from grades 6-12. Visit http://www.sedl.org/pubs/reading16/12.html or click the link entitles Strategies for specific info for teaching
31 October 2006
4Teachers: Home Page
by knann & 13 others (via)4Teachers.org works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering FREE online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate and create ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics and classroom calendars. There are also tools for student use. Discover valuable professional development resources addressing issues such as equity, ELL, technology planning, and at-risk or special-needs students.
Teaching Every Student Wiki
by knann & 1 other (via)New site with downloadable resources for differentiation.
29 October 2006
BBC - Schools - Learning Resources
by knannInteractive and engaging portal for K-12. Choose your school level and browse the available activities for differentiation.
22 October 2006
AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer: Blue Web'n Homepage
by knannBlue Web'n is an online library of 2035 outstanding Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format (tools, references, lessons, hotlists, resources, tutorials, activities, projects). You can also browse by broad subject area (Content Areas) or specific sub-categories (Subject Area). See "About this Site" for a scoring rubric and answers to other burning questions!
Literacy Learning Resources (Archived)
by knannThis site uses high interest stories in a variety of categories from CNN and CBS news to promote literacy. Although intended for ESL or low reading adults, careful selection of specific articles would be appropriate for middle and high school students. Provides abridged and outlined versions of the story, vocabulary, comprehension, sequencing and written response activities all available interactively online. Video clips may or may not work. This is the archived site. A new site is in development (Beta)
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