CURR 611 Reflection - Strategies, Resources, and Helpful Links for Literacy Instruction by Jessica Mothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9 Made with serendipity en-us 2016-12-09 01:50:14 UTC 2017-01-04 20:04:16 UTC hello@padlet.com CAFE Website jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143038922 The Daily CAFE (Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expanded Vocabulary) is a Professional Development website and resource created by the 2 Sisters. It is designed for teachers and literacy coaches who are currently using/interested in implementing CAFE, The Daily 5, Classroom Design, and the Math Daily 3. It offers helpful implementation tips, research on their practices, and resources for educators to use in the classroom. ]]> 2016-12-12 04:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143038922 The 6 + 1 Writing Traits jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143039333 The 6 + 1 Writing Traits is an approach to teaching writing that focuses on explicit instruction in the components that are vital to master in order to become a successful writer. According to Education Northwest, "The 6+1 Trait® Writing Model of Instruction & Assessment comprises 6+1 key qualities that define quality writing. These are:

]]> 2016-12-12 04:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143039333 Words Their Way jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143039546 Words Their Way is a developmental spelling and word study program that focuses on the five stages of spelling and orthographic development and differentiates instruction to teach students at the stage they they are at. ]]> 2016-12-12 04:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143039546 Choice Words jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143039741 This book, by Peter Johnson, is a phenomenal book that teaches educators about the power of their words and how language can be a pivotal tool to shape classroom learning communities, intelligent, competent students, and emotional connections between teachers and students.]]> 2016-12-12 04:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143039741 Literacy Coaching jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143040007 This website outlines the Do's and Don'ts of Literacy Coaching to help give prospective teachers who are interested in becoming a Literacy Coach a better understanding of the role of a Literacy Coach in a school community. ]]> 2016-12-12 05:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143040007 Comprehension jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143040154 Comprehension is the action or capability of understanding something through the use of different strategies. Comprehension supports literacy learning by incorporating background knowledge while making connections to real world experiences. The heart of comprehension is helping students to make meaning of what they are reading and of the world around them through the books that they are reading. This website contains a variety of mini-lessons, strategies, videos, resources, books, professional journal articles, and helpful links that will assist teachers in helping their students to strengthen their comprehension abilities. The website also talks  about the six comprehension strategies that work and should be utilized whenever anyone reads and modeled for students. Those strategies are:  
  • monitoring comprehension
  • activating background knowledge and making connections
  • questioning
  • making inferences and visualizing
  • determining  importance
  • summarizing and synthesizing information.
In addition, the website mentions many other helpful comprehension strategies, such as thought bubbles, concentric circles, reading salads, schema rollers, and using wordless picture books. These strategies really help students to utilize background knowledge to make meaning of the books they read and world around them.
]]> 2016-12-12 05:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143040154 Expanding Vocabulary jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589155 According to this website,  expanding vocabulary is "The process of using explicit and implicit instruction through repeated exposure to words to develop student's vocabulary. It requires support from content-rich and literature-rich environments with opportunities for authentic exploration of word meaning, application, and use repetitiously and in different contexts.  Expanding vocabulary goes beyond the definitional level to a deeper comprehension of the content."

This website gives readers a nice overview of the three tiers of vocabulary:
-Tier 1: Basic words that are used commonly in spoken language (examlpes: run, see, book, school.)
-Tier 2: High Frequency words that are used by language users across content areas (examples: cite, formulate, evaluate).
-Tier 3: Words that are specific to content/academic areas and are not used frequently (examples: respiration, amendment, circumference).

This website contains many valuable strategies, resources, and assessments to assist to teachers in vocabulary instruction. It also includes great literature to use with students to enrich their vocabulary. Some of these strategies include:
-Organizing words by concept
-Using mnemonics with vocabulary
-Contextual definition (i.e. context clues)
-The Frayer Model
-Using idioms]]> 2016-12-14 13:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589155 Fluency jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589413 Fluency is the ability to read a given text smoothly, accurately, at an appropriate rate, with expression, and with comprehension. It is typically the bridge between decoding and comprehension. This website contains many strategies that address various areas of fluency. It also includes many great books to read aloud to model fluency, assessments, and professional research. In addition, it also provides users with great information to help guide fluency instruction in the classroom.]]> 2016-12-14 13:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589413 Improving Accuracy - Word Study and Spelling Instruction jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589499 According to this website, Word Study is "A teaching approach for spelling that moves past the traditional instruction of memorization and focuses on learning word patterns. It makes use of the discoveries of researchers in the area of English orthography including alphabetic, pattern, and meaning layers.

Phonics + Spelling = Word Study.

Spelling is the forming of words from sequencing letters according to accepted patterns, rules, and standards of a language. It can be written, spoken, or typed."

This website contains many strategies to effectively support word study, spelling, and overall literacy learning in your classroom. It gives a nice overview of spelling and word study. It also contains  great lesson plans,  books, literature resources, professional research, assessments, and for teachers. 

Some examples of strategies include:
-Sound Map
-Mnemonics
-Magie "e"
-Create a word
-Clip cards]]> 2016-12-14 13:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589499 Reading Rockets jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589631 This website contains many strategies, lesson plans, and activities to help young children learn how to read.]]> 2016-12-14 13:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589631 Multi-syllabic Word Strategy Lessons jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589757 This documents contains a variety of researched-based strategies for teaching multi-syllabic words compiled by Literacy Graduate students at SUNY Geneseo. 

Strategies include:
Scooping Strategy
Overt Strategy
Flexing Syllables
Crunch & Munch
Helping Students to Identify Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words
Chunk It Up!
Double - Drop - Nothing
Words That Grow From Root Words
Using Mirrors

These strategies work well with the Words Their Way curriculum.
]]> 2016-12-14 13:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589757 Storynory jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589895 This website has a variety of original stories, fairy tales, and classic stories for children. It allows children to listen to the audio version of a story or to read the online digital version. Teachers can download these stories and translate them into other languages, so these are great for ESOL students and can help all students access reading.]]> 2016-12-14 13:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143589895 National Geographic Young Explorers jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590011 The National Geographic Young Explorers magazine is designed specifically for students in kindergarten and first grade. Students can listen and follow along as magazines are read to them. The magazines have beautiful pictures, many text features, and are very informative for students. To access all of the features, you need a subscription. However, the site allows users to access a few magazines for free without a subscription.]]> 2016-12-14 13:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590011 Plickers jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590196 Plickers is a powerful, simple assessment toll that allows teachers to collect formative assessment data in real time without the need for student devices. It helps to make lessons more interactive. It is also good for quick checks, warm up activities, and exit tickets in the classroom.]]> 2016-12-14 13:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590196 Kahoot! jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590307 Kahoot is a free, game-based learning platform that enables students of a variety of ages to answer questions on any subject. Students can use their own devices to answer questions. It makes learning interactive, exciting, and fun! It is also a great way for teachers to formatively assess their students in real time because teachers receive instant feedback on their students. Teachers can include pictures, videos, and differentiated time limits throughout each game, as well.]]> 2016-12-14 13:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590307 Growth Mindset jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590397 Growth mindset is the belief that students can get smarter. When students believe that they can become more intelligent, they work harder and put in more time and effort. Therefore, their motivation increases and they achieve more. When students have a fixed mindset, they do not believe that they can get smarter, do not handle failure well, and give up much more easily. Growth mindset shapes the way the students learn. Research has shown that the connectivity in neurons in the brain can change with experience. Teachers can have a big impact on students' mindset.]]> 2016-12-14 13:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590397 Storyline Online jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590611 This site includes actresses and actors reading some of their favorite children's books. It also includes resources and activities for students to use with each book. The actors reading these stories are great for demonstrating fluency, expressions, and storytelling to students.]]> 2016-12-14 13:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590611 Scholastic jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590888 Scholastic is rich with resources for teachers, including literacy strategies, lesson plans, activity ideas, book suggestions, and tools. One tool that it offers is Book Wizard, which enables teachers to level books and find "just right" books for students. The Scholastic Club portion of the website also has affordable deals to help new teachers build up their classroom libraries with a variety of rich fiction and non-fiction text.]]> 2016-12-14 13:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590888 Literably jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590949 Literably is great way to assess students' fluency and comprehension. This app listens to students read and answer questions at their selected level and sends teachers a full miscue analysis. Students' recorded reading, running record, and comprehension data are kept on file, so teachers can go back and listen to students/see how they improve or change over time.]]> 2016-12-14 13:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143590949 Two-Voice Poetry jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143591798 Two Voice Poetry is a very unique type of poetry. It is usually written for two people, each with their own set of lines. Sometimes the author will have the two people reading the poem say the same thing at the same time. Two-voice poems are wonderful for activities involving perspective, as two sides of an issue are presented and heard. Two-voice poetry also provides students with great opportunities for collaboration with peers, creativity, and finding their voice. Attached is a template that students can use to create their own two-voice poem. This activity could be extended by having students film or perform their poem to practice additional speaking and listening standards.]]> 2016-12-14 13:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143591798 New York State Common Core Standards jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592107 The Engage New York website enables teachers to make sure that they are meeting state learning standards across content areas, targeting specific skills for growth, and providing students with high quality instruction.]]> 2016-12-14 13:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592107 Class Dojo jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592234 Class Dojo is a great tool for behavior management, communication, and building a positive classroom community. This application can be used as a digital portfolio for students because students can upload work to their own personal portfolio. In addition, Class Dojo also has videos to help teach a variety of important concepts, such as growth mindset, perseverance, empathy, gratitude, and creativity. ]]> 2016-12-14 13:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592234 Starfall jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592339 This site is highly engaging for young readers. Students can follow along as various stories are read to them. It also has games and activities that allow students to practice literacy skills, interesting book choices, and will support students in creating their own stories.]]> 2016-12-14 13:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592339 Oxford Owl jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592743 This website is designed to support students' literacy learning at school and at home. Once you register for a free account, you have access to over 250 audiobooks that students can listen to. This site contains audio files, only.]]> 2016-12-14 13:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592743 We Give Books jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592889 This website allows students to read and contribute to a social cause. For each book that a student reads online, one book is donated to a child in need. Although this site does not read books aloud to students, it allows them to read "just right" books independently at their level, and is a great literacy center activity.]]> 2016-12-14 13:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592889 Read To Me jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592964 This site features children's books being read by performers. In includes lesson plans, discussion questions, and activity ideas for teachers. It is free, colorful, and very engaging for students.]]> 2016-12-14 13:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143592964 Online Storytime jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143593120 This website is run by Barnes and Noble. It features many popular children's books read aloud. Although it does not have supplemental materials or ideas for teachers, It is perfect for a listening to reading literacy center in the classroom.]]> 2016-12-14 13:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143593120 International Digital Children's Library jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143593205 This website contains many children's books from around the world. Although it does not read the books to students, students have the opportunity to read books to themselves independently, so it is a great option for read to self. It is a great resource for teaching children about various regions around the world, can be used with many upper grade levels, and can be great for creating various extension activities for students.]]> 2016-12-14 13:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143593205 The Reading and Writing Project jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143593533 The Reading and Writing Project has many excellent resources for teachers. Lucy Calkins helps to run it. It also has a lot of professional development opportunities for teachers.]]> 2016-12-14 13:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143593533 6 + 1 Writing Traits Resources jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143636265 This document contains a variety of resources to support instruction using the 6 + 1 writing traits. Many of the links include helpful strategies, lesson plans, or visuals. In addition, this document also contains examples of two-voice poetry.]]> 2016-12-14 16:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143636265 Readworks jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143636879 Readworks is a website that helps to improve reading comprehension skills. It offers reading passages that are leveled across content areas and questions sets to go with them. The question sets include multiple choice questions and short answer questions that enable students to practice explicit skills and strategies. This website also includes a variety of comprehension units, novel studies, and skill and strategy units. It also aligns lessons with the standards.


]]> 2016-12-14 16:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143636879 Wordle jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143637213 Wordle is a great tool for creating word clouds with any text that you provide. It is a great website to use for expanding vocabulary, and could be used with any subject area. It is very easy, engaging, and fun to do as a student project in class for a variety of age groups. ]]> 2016-12-14 16:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143637213 PowToons jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143637345 This website enables students to create animated presentations. Powtoons are very engaging! It is a great way for students to use technology to demonstrate what they have learned. It can be used for a variety of projects, such as book reports, etc. Students can animate their presentation, add their voice, and share important information in a unique, creative way. Students could also present their Powtoon presentation to students in other grade levels as an extension (example: fifth creating book reports and presenting them to third grade classes). Students have a lot of pride in the final product!]]> 2016-12-14 16:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143637345 Writing Prompts jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143637689 The only way for students to become better writers is to write more volume wise, which will enable them to write more fluently. This website includes a variety of writing prompts, one for every day of the school year. These prompts can be adapted for a variety of grade levels. They can be used at school or at home. Writing prompts provide students with a fun way to get their creative juices flowing when writing!]]> 2016-12-14 16:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143637689 Sensory Spelling Activities jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143637847 This website contains many hands on strategies to practice spelling words, word study, or vocabulary words in a sensory way. They can be used at school or at home. They could also be used for literacy centers or just general daily instruction.]]> 2016-12-14 16:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143637847 BrainPop jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143641133 This is an animated educational website that teaches students of all ages concepts, strategies, and skills across content areas.]]> 2016-12-14 16:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143641133 International Literacy Association jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143642059 This website aims to provide teachers with up-to-date information about the most effective literacy strategies from around the world.]]> 2016-12-14 16:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143642059 Vocabulary Spelling City jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143642516 This website allows students to build literacy, spelling, phonics, and vocabulary skills in a fun way. It enables students to practice certain skills in isolation. It includes many interactive games for students that can be tailored to their personal word lists. It can be used in school or at home. It is also a helpful resource for teachers.]]> 2016-12-14 16:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143642516 Guided Reading jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143642878 Guided Reading is a great way to produce fluent, skilled, confident readers. In guided reading groups in the primary grades, teachers typically model and support students in using different reading strategies, such as using context clues, letter and sound knowledge, and syntax or word structure.Teachers support and encourage readers as they work through these challenges. They ask students how they think they could figure a certain word out when they encounter something tricky. Afterwards, teachers can assess comprehension, as well. Students can be grouped by level or grouped using flexible grouping, where teachers pull groups of students at different levels who need additional support with the same skill. The goal is that students will eventually use these strategies independently.  ]]> 2016-12-14 16:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143642878 Independent Reading jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143643104 2016-12-14 16:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143643104 Literature Circles/Book Clubs jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143643658 Literature circles are a collaborative student-centered reading strategy. They can be used at the intermediate level, middle school, or in high school. Literature circles give students a chance to practice a variety of reading strategies, to collaborate with peers, and to have rich conversations about shared literature. In a literature circle, each student has a role, such as Discussion Director, Literary Luminary, Vocabulary Enricher, or Checker. Teachers will model and practice the roles with the class. Eventually students will be broken up into groups, will meet with their group on certain days, and will rotate through the roles. Literature circles enable students to take responsibility, be independent, and work as a team.]]> 2016-12-14 16:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143643658 Teaching a People's History jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143644054 This website has great resources and lesson plans for teachers. Lessons are divided up by time period, theme, or resource type. The website also has a lot of great articles on it. It would be great for finding good non-fiction text to use in the classroom. It would also be helpful to connect non-fiction literacy strategies to various history lessons or content.]]> 2016-12-14 16:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143644054 Seesaw jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143644715 Seesaw is a website that allows students to create, update, and share digital portfolios of their schoolwork. ]]> 2016-12-14 16:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143644715 Rubistar jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143644808 Rubistar is a tool to help teachers develop rubrics as a means of assessing students of various ages across content areas. It is helpful for teachers who do not want to develop rubrics from scratch. Rubrics are a very efficient, effective, clear way of assessing students in writing.]]> 2016-12-14 16:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143644808 Read Write Think jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143735893 This website provides educators and students with high quality lesson plans, strategies, and professional development and is organized by grade level.]]> 2016-12-14 21:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143735893 Mailbox Teacher Resources jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143885821 This website has many lesson plans, worksheets, and activity ideas to support teachers of different grade levels in a variety of subject areas.]]> 2016-12-15 16:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143885821 Social Studies Inquiry Toolkits jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143886030 There are many connections between Social Studies and Reading and Writing. Many of the strategies that students use during reading, particularly when comprehending Non-Fiction texts, are very helpful strategies to use during Social Studies. Various reading strategies, note-taking strategies, and listening/speaking standards overlap across content areas. Teachers should try to connect reading and Social Studies whenever possible to create a more authentic learning experience. Being aware of the standards in Social Studies will help teachers to connect various topics to specific skills. ]]> 2016-12-15 16:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143886030 Education.com jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143886120 This website allows you to customize worksheets to practice a variety of literacy skills. It also provides teachers with lesson plans. It has great supplemental materials for many lessons.]]> 2016-12-15 16:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143886120 Super Teachers jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143886222 This website has many printable worksheets and activities to help support literacy instruction and skills in the classroom.]]> 2016-12-15 16:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143886222 Pinterest jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143886377 This website allows people to find and search for ideas regarding different strategies, skills, activities, lessons, books, visuals, and games that you could use in literacy instruction with a variety of age groups.]]> 2016-12-15 16:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143886377 Glogster jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143887090 Glogster is a great way for teachers and students to create multimedia visual posters about whatever concept they choose. It is great for presentations, webquests, or projects at the end of a unit. Students love using technology, being creative, and displaying their information in a different way.]]> 2016-12-15 16:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143887090 Florida Center for Reading Research jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143887275 According to this website, "The Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) is a multidisciplinary research center at Florida State University. FCRR explores all aspects of reading research—basic research into literacy-related skills for typically developing readers and those who struggle, studies of effective prevention and intervention, and psychometric work on formative assessment." This site contains many resources, strategies, and lesson ideas for various aspects of literacy for students of all ages. In addition, it has great examples of ready-to-go activities that teachers could use for literacy centers in their classroom.]]> 2016-12-15 16:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143887275 Teachers Pay Teachers jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143888005 Teachers Pay Teachers is a great place to find lesson plans, strategies, games, activities, and resources for a variety of subject areas and age groups. It has many great resources to support literacy development. It also has many stellar unit plans that are aligned to the Common Core Standards and are engaging.]]> 2016-12-15 16:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143888005 ABCya! jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143889525 Children can listen and follow along as books are read aloud to them on this website. This website also contains a variety of educational games for students. It is appropriate for students in grades K-5.]]> 2016-12-15 16:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143889525 Lego Movie Maker jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143889756 Students can create their own version of a lego movie by building scenes and capturing them on a computer, iPad, or iPod. This is a great way for students to show what they have learned and is an excellent project option using technology. It would be very beneficial for many reading strategies and activities, such as summarizing, doing a book report, creating a favorite scene from a book they read, etc. - the possibilities are endless! It is very engaging. It is also a good way to get reluctant readers excited about sharing what they have learned from a book!]]> 2016-12-15 16:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143889756 Sock Puppets App jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143890708 In class, we learned that puppets, puppet shows, and sock puppets can be an easy, fun, engaging way for students to practice strategies, show what they have learned, and be creative! This app is a digital version of a puppet show. Student pick/create their own sock puppet characters, voices, and backdrops/scenes to create puppet shows and display what they have learned. It is another engaging strategy that would be great as a final project. It could be adapted for many different age groups.]]> 2016-12-15 16:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143890708 Little Birds Tale App jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143890809 This app allows students to create tales on the go and is perfect for a class project or assignment. It is simple to use, captures the student's voice, and is great for storytelling. It is an engaging way for students to display what they have learned.]]> 2016-12-15 16:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143890809 Quizlet jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143952828 Quizlet is a study tool that enables students to make online flashcards for any subject area. It is a great tool for helping students to improve vocabulary. It is also great for ESOL students because you can add pictures to the cards or use it to help with learning words in another language.]]> 2016-12-15 20:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143952828 The Next Generation Science Standards jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143958187 It is important for teachers to be aware of the science standards because this will help teachers to create multi-disciplinary projects and foster connections across content areas.]]> 2016-12-15 21:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143958187 Independent Reading jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143959271 Independent reading is the reading that children choose to do on their own. Students have the opportunity to choose what book they want to read, where they want to read it, and when. When students find books they love, they are more likely to read a greater volume outside of school, and will in turn be exposed to richer vocabulary, storylines, types of text. Independent reading has a significant impact on student achievement. The more students read, the better readers they become and the more they learn! This is important because reading is a skill that impacts student success across subject areas. Along with this, developing lifelong readers and learners with a passion for literacy is one of the biggest goals of teachers today.]]> 2016-12-15 21:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143959271 Chatter Pix Kids jessicamothersell https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143969501 Students can take photos or images and create a voice over, which is a great way to demonstrate students learning.]]> 2016-12-15 23:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jessicamothersell/okpcwhovz8p9/wish/143969501