Essential Reading Resources Hub by Lliana Villegas

Epic! Digital Library

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:13 UTC

My go-to digital library for K-6 students! Epic offers thousands of high-quality books, learning videos, and quizzes. It's free for teachers and offers a great variety of genres. I especially love using it for guided reading sessions.

CommonLit

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:14 UTC

This free resource has been a game-changer in my classroom! It offers reading passages for grades 3-12 with built-in comprehension questions and writing prompts. Great for differentiated instruction!

Project Gutenberg

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:16 UTC

An amazing resource for classic literature! All books are free and in the public domain. Perfect for high school literature classes and advanced readers.

ReadWorks

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:18 UTC

My absolute favorite for finding grade-appropriate articles with comprehension questions! The articles cover various subjects and include vocabulary support. Perfect for cross-curricular integration!

NewsELA

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:19 UTC

Love this for current events! Articles can be adjusted to different reading levels while maintaining the same content. Great for differentiation in mixed-ability classrooms.

Reading A-Z

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:20 UTC

An excellent resource for leveled reading materials. The printable books and resources are perfect for guided reading groups and take-home practice.

Storyline Online

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:23 UTC

My students love watching celebrated actors read picture books! Great for listening comprehension and engaging reluctant readers. I often use these videos during our reading center rotations.

Starfall

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:24 UTC

Perfect for early readers! The interactive phonics activities and stories help build fundamental reading skills. My K-2 students always get excited when it's time to use Starfall.

PBS Reading Games

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:26 UTC

These interactive games make reading practice fun! Aligned with educational standards and featuring familiar PBS characters. Great for independent practice time.

Reading Inventory Tools

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:26 UTC

I use these running record sheets and comprehension assessments to track my students' reading progress throughout the year. Essential for documenting growth and planning instruction.

Reading Response Templates

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:26 UTC

These graphic organizers help students organize their thoughts while reading. I use them for both fiction and non-fiction texts. Great for developing critical thinking skills!

Fluency Tracking Charts

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:11:26 UTC

These visual charts help students track their own reading fluency progress. The self-monitoring aspect really motivates them to improve!

Choice Board Reading Activities

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:13:08 UTC

Short Article with links to printables.

Tic Tac Toe Reading Response Printable

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:14:00 UTC

3, 2, 1 Reading Response Printable

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:14:28 UTC

At First I Thought Reading Response Printable

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:14:59 UTC

Reading Responses Bundle Printables

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:16:11 UTC

Reading Response Prompts Printables

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:18:53 UTC

Padlet

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:20:36 UTC

Can be used as your own virtual response boards.

Literature Circles

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:22:25 UTC

Best Websites for Independent Reading

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:23:32 UTC

Lexia - Finding Just Right books

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:23:57 UTC

Finding Lexile Levels

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:25:37 UTC

TpT Free Resources

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:45:06 UTC

25 Free Literacy Center Posters

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:45:40 UTC

Kindergarten Centers

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:46:31 UTC

Literacy Center Activities

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:47:22 UTC

TumbleBooks e-books for kids

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:49:15 UTC

Hoopla

lvillegas3 — 2024-10-31 13:49:57 UTC

You will need a public library card for this one