Cart is empty
View Cart
Subtotal: $0.00

Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /var/www/vhosts/3ip.eu/literacysolutions.3ip.eu/wp-content/themes/literacy-solutions/includes/view/blog/loop-index.php on line 48

Blog About and Share a Literacy Resource for Struggling Readers

  • Posted by Susan Ruckdeschel
  • On 28 June, 2015
  • 3112 Comments

Let’s take all this knowledge from our course Literacy Strategies for Struggling Readers and put it to productive good. Whether a new literacy resource, a differentiated resource, a resource for inclusive classrooms, or one focused specifically on struggling readers, let’s share a resource and talk about it in this blog.

  1. First, tell us why you chose the resource.
  2. Next, provide us with a link to the resource and a brief description of it.
  3. Explain how the resource works effectively, or has the potential to work effectively, with struggling readers.

CompareContrastBlendedLearningHappy Blogging!

3112 Comments

Jenny
One resource I use in my kindergarten class is starfall.com It has an emphasis on phonemic awareness skills and phonics skill as well as reading. It works effectively because students are interacting with concepts in fun and engaging ways. They can work on letter/sound relationships, word families,and rhyming to just name a few. https://www.starfall.com/h/index.php
Sean Holligan
While there are many resources to use for struggling readers, i thinks that commomlit and iready are two of the best ones. I chose these two because they are design to incrementally focus on students level such as vocabulary ELLs. For students who are reading and don't understand vocabulary in context, both site are excellent resources. In addition, the iready program is design to work with individual students on whatever level of reading they are struggling with. As the students progress, the self paced program increases the intensity. https://www.commonlit.org https://login.i-ready.com
Shelley Giallanzo
I've used spellingcity.com because I can create word lists that my students need. I also create phonics activities for them to complete.
Sean Holligan
I think the A.R. reading program is an excellent resource for struggling and well as advance student. The program is design to assist students in reading comprehension regardless of grade level. Students will read a leveled book and then take an online quiz and pass it with an 80% or above.The program covers fiction, non fiction, literature and so on.
Sean Holligan
I think the A.R. reading program is an excellent resource for struggling and well as advance student. The program is design to assist students in reading comprehension regardless of grade level. Students will read a leveled book and then take an online quiz and pass it with an 80% or above.The program covers fiction, non fiction, literature and so on. https://www.renaissance.com
Sean Holligan
I think that the reading Renaissance program is an excellent resource for struggling students. It is design to assist students with comprehension among other elements of reading. Ells can read books in their language as well as according to reading interest. Each student will read a leveled book and then take an online test and pass it with an 80% of above. Books range from literature, fiction and non fiction etc. https://www.renaissance.com
sean Holligan
https://www.renaissance.com I think that the A.R. reading program is an excellent program for struggling students. It is design to improve students reading comprehension in informational text , literature and text according to student interest. Students will read a book and then take an online test and past it with an 80%. Afterwards, the student will read a higher book in grade level until they have mastered each level. Ells students can also read ans select books in their language as well as interest.
sean holligan
https://www.renaissance.com I chose this resource because it is design to encourage reading comprehension for all grade levels. ells can chose books in their language based on interest as well as non ells. Both students will then take a test based on the leveled text they have read and past it with an 80%. During this time, the students gain points according to the grades made on the test. This serves as a motivator for all students to keep reading.
Kelly Gore
I use first grade wow a lot when it comes to trying to plan a crafty activity. This website has activities ranging from reading and writing to math and science as well.
Rachel Fitzsimmons
I use Starfall in my Kindergarten classroom for beginning or struggling readers. This website provides simple animated songs and games to teach and practice letters/sounds and word chunks.
Monica Amsberry
I really like Epic books https://www.getepic.com/app/sign-in. I can assign books that match student interests and levels. I can create and assign libraries to match content areas ensuring that students have access to the same texts. There are books that can be read to the student and hyperlinks within books to help with vocabulary meaning and pronunciation. You can even create quizzes to match any text you have assigned. The drawback is always access to technology, as I often have one or more of my classroom computers that is not functioning properly.
Tabitha
https://www.readingrockets.org/ 1. This is a great resource not only for teachers, but something to share with parents, as well. 2. The website offers strategies and tips, videos, helps find specific books, and fun activities that children would enjoy. 3. It could help with struggling readers because there is specific information and resources for teachers to use with students.
Jennifer
I chose the resource Storyworks because it has leveled text that is engaging and still teaches the concepts. https://storyworks.scholastic.com/ this site requires you to purchase the magazines but it is full of material to support readers. It allows questions stems if needed, provides videos to engage, and complex text can be modified for ELL with nearly same rigor when using the leveled text that accompanies the magazine in the online version.
Paula Stanton
I like to use spellingcity.com You can create lists of vocabulary words and assign games/activities for the students to play to practice vocabulary, spelling, phonics, language arts grammar, etc.
Paula Stanton
I like to use spelling city for my students to practice vocabulary and spelling. You can create customized word lists that correlate to your texts. You assign games/activities for the students to practice using the teacher created word lists.
Michele R.
A resource that I’ve used is https://www.flocabulary.com/ It provides hip-hop songs to a variety of educational topics including current events, vocabulary, and math and science. This resource works effectively with struggling readers because it is another way to provide background knowledge on a topic and it does it in an engaging way and musically for students that are high in musical intelligence and the auditory modality. It also works effectively as a way of explicitly teaching vocabulary when paired with other instructional methods because teachers can use it to introduce vocabulary and review vocabulary.
Gabrielle
A resource that I use in my classroom is Brainpop. The students love the videos, and I love that they have resources I can use for my ELL and struggling students. The videos are great because students on any level can relate to them. The videos tend to fit in perfectly with my Science and Social Studies lessons.
Meghan Wolf
The resource I would like to recommend for struggling readers is EPIC! This site has a huge collection of student text, including a wide range of topics to fit any students' interests. The text levels vary from very simple to complex, so any reader can find a text at his/her level. Many of the books also have a read-aloud option, which is a great support for struggling readers. The texts also include vibrant illustrations/photos that keep the students engaged. Teachers can assign books/book collections to students, or students can search for their own books. It's a wonderful resource for students to practice their independent reading with.
Christine Mesorana
https://www.learninga-z.com/ I chose reading a to z. I love this resource because it provides many activities for guided reading, comprehension, phonics etc for all levels. I have used it to supplement my curriculum and my classroom library. Highly recommend.
kristen feldman
I like using snap and read with struggling readers as I feel like it build their confidence with regards to participating in discussions and answering comprehension questions. I also like how it can level the text for you as well. Another resource I like is newslea.com which is something I have seen work well in some of the ELA classes I support.
Morgan Wilson
I'm choosing the resource "Words Their Way" because it's super easy to navigate through as the teacher, and student typically enjoy it. Pearson actually has a series so teachers can choose what best fits their class: https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/series/Words-Their-Way-Series/2281883.html. This resource works effectively because it focuses on spelling which is a huge factor when learning to read.
Krista Lozeau
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) is a short-term intervention that helps struggling readers. It is intensive daily small group work (3 children or less at a time) that supplements classroom teaching. I have been trained and use this program as an intervention for Tier 3 students. This can be found at Heinemann.com.
Jennifer Williams
I like the iReady program. In my classroom, we use both a text and an online curriculum. The textbook truly helps to build on foundational skills and bridge the gaps for struggling students. There are several resources provided for additional support. The link for this resource is : https://login.i-ready.com/ The online practice portion allows students to first assess their levels and then instruct and practice the skills that they are struggling with. The layout is interactive and user friendly. Teachers are given consistent feedback as to student progress as well as suggestions for additional steps to take.
Lyn Geraghty
I recommend READWRITETHINK.ORG as a valuable tool for readers of all abilities. The site provides a multitude of content area passages that can be leveled, along with activities that support vocabulary and comprehension.
Jennifer Williams
When I worked in 1st grade we used the Voyager program. I really liked the program because it retaught foundational skills, used repetition, and focused on phonemic awareness. My school at the time had much success with this program. The program can be found at: https://www.voyagersopris.com/literacy/voyager-passport/overview
Morgan
I chose Reading A to Z since it has thousands of resources available. I feel as though this would be a great resource for ELL students since there is a specific area just for helping ELLs. Some of the areas included are leveled readers, picture packs, vocab, comics, and assessments. This could be effective for students of all interests and help build the vocabulary that they need so much.
kristen feldman
I really like newslea.com and readingrockets.com and snap and read for use with struggling readers.
Paula Crenshaw
The resource that I have chosen to use with struggling readers is Reading Bear. I chose this resource because it is a free online program that teaches beginning readers phonetic patterns. It targets children ages 4-7, but I can use it with my older ESE students that are struggling with reading. It has videos that are interesting for students to watch and after each lesson a quiz is provided for the student to monitor their progress. I can use it whole class or individually and I can also create student accounts. It is also systematic in the approach that it uses to teach phonics. There are 50 modules that begin with short a and end with 3 and 4 syllable words. The link is www.readingbear.org.
Morgan
The resource I chose is ReadWriteThink. This is an amazing resource, because it offers so many things so students on all different levels. The resources this website offers covers all different types of learning needs and styles and covers the many interests of the students.
Michelle Thomsen
I like to use Reading A to Z in my classroom. There are tons of leveled books with lesson plans, worksheets if needed, and graphic organizers to help scaffold learning. There are both fiction and non-fiction readers, to help readers become fluent in both. https://www.readinga-z.com/
Shelley Giallanzo
I useReading A-Z.com because of it's many available reading levels and genres. It provides for efficient differentiation. https://www.readinga-z.com/ is easy to use and even provides different types of assessments - comprehension, fluency, etc. I can even print books for the classroom.
Karen Strand
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Strategies-that-do-work-reading-question-stems-bookmarks-248310 I chose this resource, Question Stem Bookmarks, because it would really help my struggling readers. By allowing them to have frames to shape their discussions and replies, they better understand information and know what is expected of them. As students are reading, they will be provided with a bookmark to guide how they will later discuss what they have read. It gives students an idea of what to look for as they read and gives them the words they might not have themselves, thus increasing their academic vocabulary.
Lisa Juarez
I love the Starfall website for students that are beginning their journey with reading. It teaches and reinforces the basics.
Lisa Juarez
I use Starfall.com for my students still acquiring reading skills in third grade. I love it because it has an area for 1-3 grades with a variety of activities for them to build their letter recognition, phonics, etc.
Joe Bukowski
I choose reading a to z. https://www.readinga-z.com/. THe site has been helpful with guided reading or group reading with struggling students. they have multiple different levels of the same text and it is very helpful for teaching/reteaching science.
Joel
This is a great article on simple to understand and implement scaffolding strategies. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/scaffolding-lessons-six-strategies-rebecca-alber These strategies help in reinforcing your target skills from various angles and approaches.
Sheila Pawlak
I chose bookflix. It is a great resource for kids to choose books to be read to them. Better than using tapes for a listening center. Some libraries have it for free. Using it in the classroom is great for read alouds. Easy to stop and start for questions to be asked answered.
Sheila Pawlak
I chose bookflix. It is a great resource for kids to choose books to be read to them. Better than using tapes for a listening center. Using it in the classroom is great for read alouds. Easy to stop and start for questions to be asked answered.
sheila
Bookflix is a great way for kids to hear books in a computer center. I also use it with whole group and stop at places for turn and talks.
Marilyn Morales
Duolingo is a fabulous resource. I chose this resource because there is a free version, and it is extremely easy to use. There is a desktop version and also an app. Below is the link: https://www.duolingo.com/ This program allows learners to learn a new language in a fun and interactive way. There are daily goals and reminders that help the student stay on track. This resource works effectively because of the level of engagement it has. Struggling language learners and readers can become confident when using this program. From personal experience, it is an effective tool for students.
Karen N
https://www.learninga-z.com/site/breakroom/improve-struggling-readers-literacy This resource provides teachers with a list of different types of differentiated instruction strategies. They offer free printable lessons and worksheets. They also offer resources for tiered intervention, quizzes, and assessments. This website provides students with multiple resources to assist them in learning. It also gives teachers different options for delivering their material to all types of student learners.
Karen
I chose SNAPLEARNING. https://www.snaplearning.co/about Snap has over 200 engaging books and scripted lesson plans offering instruction and practice in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension covering K-6 content in history, science, and language arts. This product provide teachers, administrators, and students with all the necessary components of a research-based, proven approach needed to help improve literacy levels and it is aligned with the Common Core Standards.
Rosalina Navarro
I chose Achieve 3000, because it help my ESL learners in both languages (English and Spanish), Scaffolding for my struggling readers, nonfiction content, and perfect for differentiation instruction. https://youtu.be/OjA_Dtg9BgQ
Gale Sneed
A resource that I have used in the past is Read Works.I love this resource because there is such a variety of reading levels, topics, and students can listen to the text while they read if needed. ReadWorks is driven by cognitive science research. ReadWorks contains FREE content, curriculum, and tools to power teaching and learning from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A new way that I will use this source this year is to have the students read articles of the day as part of their reading rotations. The students can listen to the article as they read if they need this tool. Great for struggling readers. The students will then add entries to our Class Book of Knowledge telling interesting or favorite facts, connections, etc. This activity is great for building background knowledge, which struggling readers and ELLs need. Building vocabulary, and building reading stamina as well as responding to reading are also part of this activity. Visit https://www.readworks.org/
Gabrielle
A resource that I like to use is reading A-Z. This is a great resource for leveled books for readers of all interests. I use this for my tier 2 and tier 3 students for small group instruction.
jadah hodge
The resource that I found would useful for my kindergarten class is call Readingeggs.com. This website claims that it's engaging, consists of games, songs, and golden eggs and other rewards when they master a skill. It was developed by teachers. It covers the essential five: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension and fluency.
Amy Holley
A wonderful resource I like to use for my struggling readers/ELL students is EPIC.com it is a resource with many books both fiction and non fiction. They are read orally to the students. The teacher can assign particular books to the students or they can choose by their interests.
Melissa
I like to use Epic Books with my students. Students can either read on their own or follow along as it is read to them.Epic Books will highlight the text as it is reading it to them. I can select books on the same topic, genre or theme, but at different levels and assign them to different students. I can also project the books to use them for Shared Reading or other lessons. Students can then go back to reread the book themselves for fun during independent reading or to complete follow up tasks.
Robert
We like to use NEWS ELA it seems to help get the students involved in current events.
Courtney Warner
I choose http://www.flocabulary.com It is a website is very engaging. The songs they use get them up, moving, and learning. It is also extremely useful for my ELL students. It highlights words and provides visual support. Teachers can also assign individual lessons for students. My favorite part of this website is that is supports vocabulary in multiple subjects like reading, writing, math, science, etc.
1 … 26 27 28 29 30 … 62

Leave Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *