Free+Reading+Tools

=__ Free Reading/Literacy Tools: __=

[|Bookshare.org]: This is one of my favorites. If you have a student(s) with print disabilities, you can download free ebooks via Bookshare. It is relatively easy to sign up (I think I had to fax in a form) and start searching. You have to create a list of students before books can be downloaded. Search for a book, assign it to a student, and download. Bookshare.org also offers free reading tools to download such as Read:Outloud for Bookshare by Don Johnston and others.

[|ReadWriteThink.org]: Lots of student interactives organized by grade level, learning objective, and theme. Has activities for thought organization/planning, writing, and all areas of reading (phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension). Site also has lessons plans organized by grade level and learning objective. A great resource for teachers, parents, and students.

[|Bookpals Storyline Online]: Online videos of Screen Actors Guild members reading children's books. Nice free resource. Each book gives an estimated running time along with supplemental activity ideas.