This app increases accessibility of the text of documents in Google Drive. 

Read & Write for Google Chrome provides support students to improve reading and writing confidence.This app is a fabulous tool for students who need help for their writing and reading such as ELLs, students with learning disabilities. This Chrome app is an assistive tech tool for any grades and for any subjects with writing and reading. 

 This assistive tech is accessible through Google Drive including Google Docs, Google Slides, PDF, dPubs, and Kms (Kurzwell 3000 Files) and webpages. 
Read & Write for Google can be downloaded free on Chromebook, Mac, or Microsoft and installed for free from Chrome Webstore (added to Chrome extension). 

1. Word Prediction 

If a student does not know what word comes next, a list of words pops up and assist him/her to choose a word from the list. It is helpful to reluctant students in writing. 

2. Dictionary and Picture Dictionary 

If a student has a trouble with vocabulary, simply highlight the words and click the dictionary icon. It says what the word means. It supports any types of learners with reading, especially auditory and visual learners. If a student (e.g., JK/SK's, ELLs) wants to see the picture of the words, go to Picture dictionary icon and it shows image of the search or highlighted word. 

3. Fact Finder

When a student is looking for the fact from reading, just highlight the word and look for the fact, click the icon. It shows the fact about the search.  

4. Text to Speech

It reads the text, what is typed to students (paragraph, their writing back to them). It helps students to edit their work. They can change the voice and speed (female or male’s voice). 

Speech to Text : Type on Google doc for students when they speak. 

It is great for students to tell a story and edit their work. It is very accurate.

5. Translator: after write down words and hit the translator icon. It translates from English to French or Spanish, so on. It is greatly helpful to language learners (e.g., French, English Language Learners). 

6. Highlighting 

Highlight sentences or phrases a teacher wants students to know, and it allows to create a new document with highlighted words and a vocabulary list. 

1. read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, graphic, and informational texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning.

Specific Expectations:
1.3 identify a few reading comprehension strategies and use them before, during, and after reading to understand texts, initially with support and direction.
Text to Speech, Dictionary and Picture Dictionary features support students to improve their writing skills and confidence.

Grade 1, Language - Writing
Overall Expectations: 

3. use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively; 

Specific Expectations: Word Choice 2.3 use familiar words and phrases to convey a clear meaning. Vocabulary 3.3 confirm spellings and word meanings or word choice using one or two resources.

Proofreading 3.6 proofread and correct their writing using a simple checklist or a few guiding questions posted by the teacher for reference.

Read & Write for Education 

Read & Write for Google Chrome - Tutorial (2016)

The Ontario Curriculum, Grade 1-8, Language [revised], 2006

Read & Write for Google - Everything You Need to Know 

How to Make Google Chrome Read Docs and Web Pages Aloud