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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.

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3112 Comments

Blanca
I chose this site because has a lot of activities, www.k12readers.com This site give us resources for struggling readers as well as worksheets targeting specific skills.
Blanca
I chose this site because has a lot of activities www.k12readers.com This site give us resources for struggling readers as well as worksheets targeting specific skills.
Deirdre Dean
I like to have activities that the students can access in class either on the computer or through the Smart Board. Please explore the following at your leisure and maybe use a few if they suit your needs. (D. Dean) http://www.scholastic.com/wordgirl/synonym_toast.htm (D. Dean) A fun game that assists in mastering synonyms. http://mrnussbaum.com/generaltso1/Main.swf (D. Dean) Students identify what is not a synonym in this game. http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/languages/words/idioms/ (d. Dean) This game helps students explore and become familiar with idioms. http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/subject/Idioms (D. Dean) All sorts of activities to help students learn English - I particularly like the listening activities. http://reading.ecb.org/ (D.Dean) This sight is more for primary. Students (and teachers) create a log in (which can track progress for students) and explore reading comprehension through videos and accompanying activities. http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/construct/index.html (D. Dean) I had to include something from read, write think, a personal favorite and this helps primary students with their word families and hits reading and spelling.
Margery Bristow
www.readingrockets.org www.readingrockets.org/literacyapps This website has a bunch of great resources, including articles for parents and book lists. After clicking around, I found that there is a list of recommended literacy apps that can be downloaded. I thought this was a great idea to engage kids and get them excited about reading. There is a description of each app and a link to the app. Here's an example of what the website shows: ABCmouse.com - Early Learning Academy Price: Free Grade level: Pre-K, K Skill: Phonics, Spelling Device: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Other ABCmouse.com - Early Learning Academy is the companion app to the subscription-based ABCmouse.com. Teachers can sign up for a free account online and use the same login for the app. Kids explore different activities in a virtual world. They can go directly to the day’s featured activity or work through a learning path that features five activities for their level, which can be customized by the teacher. Kids can learn letter and number skills as well as animal facts through simple games, books, puzzles, and coloring pages. I can imagine getting lost in the website, just researching the apps alone! I think readers at any level would be excited to practice their literacy skills using one of these apps!
Ariel Goldstein
I chose the resource Colorin Colorado because it is supported by the NEA and it has valuable resources that cover a variety of issues for E.L.L. learners. In particular, I chose an article on Increasing E.L.L. Student Reading Comprehension with Non-Fiction Text because we deal with a lot of Non-Fiction reading in First Grade. http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/increasing-ell-student-reading-comprehension-non-fiction-text This article gives teachers clues and tips on how to support students who are being exposed to Non-Fiction texts for the first time. It includes the procedure on how to introduce texts/text structure as well as using different strategies such as think-alouds, chapter walks, and "fixing" words to help students to better grasp how to navigate Non-Fiction texts and how to keep students engaged through buddies and through book/topic choice.
    Ariel Goldstein
    ** continued- This resource helps to guide teachers to effectively work towards implementing various strategies to increase comprehension while making students aware of the text structures within Non-Fiction text and teachers need to clearly show the difference between a Non-Fiction text (teaching book, all about book) versus Fiction(story). Teachers also need to constantly expose students to the text structures and to use different skills for students to help them to understand domain-specific vocabulary, hopefully, at their F&P levels.
Kathleen Olson
I chose this resource because it provides a variety of activities for struggling readers. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/activities-struggling-readers This site provides a wide variety articles, links, strategies, and ideas for teacher and parents to assist their students/child with reading strategies and skills needed to be successful.
Lisa
The website that I found that was very interesting was www.sightwords.com This website is extremely full of ready-to-print resources for students who need help in basic sight words. I have a lot of struggling readers in my class and the site is very helpful not only to me but, it is very useful for my parents as well.
Christina Buehler
I choose this resource because it is one I have been using for a few years now. I like to use close reading strategies to help all my students but I feel it is also beneficial for struggling readers. I like to pull resources from: www.readworks.org I pull informational texts that are at the appropriate level for my struggling readers. I use these for think alouds to model the thinking process while reading. I also use the close reading strategies of re-reading for different purposes to focus on vocabulary and phonics.
kristy ogburn
I chose this website because of the abundance of resources and activities it has available for students. www.starfall.com This website is easy for students to use. Its interactive and keeps them engaged all while they are learning phonics and also learning to read!
Sarah
The resource that I have found to work well and my students beg me to go on it is Imagine Learning, http://www.imaginelearning.com/. This website first assesses the students and then creates lessons for the students to work through. The main difference between this program and i-Ready (which my students also use), is that the format of the lessons is more interactive and game like. Sometimes they don't even realize their our learning (passive). As the teacher you can see how the students are preforming on each topic, and the site provides targeted lessons to enhance or reteach the concept if needed. The students that beg the most to go on our my ELL and struggling readers.
Larissa
The resource I would recommend is http://www.readworks.org/ Read Works is a great site because I can choose a topic and a reading level and find a text for my students that is exactly what they need. Read Works is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and also come along with questions for the students to answer after reading. Whether using the provided questions or not, the articles can be chosen so they cater to your students' specific needs.
Dawn Hart
I chose htt://readingrockets.org for my stie. I have 14 students (7 with plans and accommodations this year) so the need is great. The site helps struggling readers who having trouble with phonics, and comprehension and helps re-instill the love of reading. There are lots of links to explore if you need to find one to fit your specific classroom needs.
Michele
The Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention System (LLI) is a small-group, supplementary intervention designed for children who find reading and writing difficult. LLI is designed to bring children quickly up to grade-level competency—in 14 to 18 weeks on average. use LLI. After Iready determins how my groups will be divided, the LLI system is used as a remediation and be an intervention for struggling readers. There are many sites to find LLI Here is one I have used: http://www.fountasandpinnell.com/lli/
michele
I use LLI. Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) The Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention is a powerful, short-term intervention, that provides daily, intensive, small-group instruction, which supplements classroom literacy teaching. LLI turns struggling readers into successful readers with engaging leveled books and fast-paced, systematically designed lessons The website I have use is: http://www.fountasandpinnell.com/lli/
Sarah Jett
There are so many resources out there on the internet for students that I find it hard to choose just one! One website in particular that I have just recently discovered is https://www.gamestolearnenglish.com/. I like that the games are interactive and content-filled. This website has been a great tool for our struggling readers, ELL, and ASD middle school students. Games to Learn English has many online interactive games, downloadable games, links to online picture dictionaries, and even interactive whiteboard games ready for download. This website can either be used as a refresher or teaching tool that covers multiple aspects of the English language. Overall, this is a great website for many different skill levels!
kristin G
I use www.audible.com/ at my school. This tool has lots of books on MP3 and the students can download the audio version. This way the students can follow along with the text while listening to it. This allows students who may struggle with reading to be in the same text as their peers.
Kelly
The resource I chose is Readworks. I use this resource because it is free and it has everything I need for all of my students. You can find it at Readworks.org. I can find passages for my struggling readers that are on their level. I give them the stories and comprehension questions and teach them how to answer them. All students don't have to do the same passages each time. Sometimes I find theme related passages to use with the whole class. The students seem to enjoy what I've done so far. I have not given these passages as homework assignments, but I could do that if I choose to.
Kristy Marvin
http://thisreadingmama.com/12-incredible-resources-for-struggling-readers/ This is a link to 12 different resources available for both parents and teachers of struggling readers. There are activities that can be implemented, books that can be chosen to interest struggling readers at their level, and games that will engage readers both at home and at school.This resource will allow families to feel their child is supported at school, and can also offer them extra support at home.
Deirdre Dean
I like to have activities that the students can access in class either on the computer or through the Smart Board, particularly for my struggling readers, though it engages students of all reading levels and abilities. Please explore the following at your leisure and maybe use a few if they suit your needs. (D. Dean) http://www.scholastic.com/wordgirl/synonym_toast.htm (D. Dean) A fun game that assists in mastering synonyms. http://mrnussbaum.com/generaltso1/Main.swf (D. Dean) Students identify what is not a synonym in this game. http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/languages/words/idioms/ (D. Dean) This game helps students explore and become familiar with idioms. http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/subject/Idioms (D. Dean) All sorts of activities to help students learn English - I particularly like the listening activities. http://reading.ecb.org/ (D.Dean) This sight is more for primary. Students (and teachers) create a log in (which can track progress for students) and explore reading comprehension through videos and accompanying activities. http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/construct/index.html (D. Dean) I had to include something from read, write think, a personal favorite and this helps primary students with their word families and hits reading and spelling. These resources are effective for struggling readers in that specific areas in need of development can be targeted, worked on and reviewed in small group or independently, and the students are just so engaged, and sometimes I find that to be half of the battle for our struggling readers.
Yamila Rezola
I teach Kindergarten and these two resource are great for those students starting out and are having trouble recognizing letters, sounds, and how to make simple words. As students start to understand the letter and sound concepts, students can then put these words into sentences in which the site let's them do. They are also able to hear stories and answer questions that build their comprehension and listening skills. The site builds from ABC's to I'm a reader. They also have some fun games for the students to play. http://www.starfall.com and http://pbskids.org
Yamila Rezola
Teaching Kindergarten these two resources were a great resource for those students starting out and are having trouble recognizing letters, sounds, and how to make simple words. As students start to understand the letter and sound concepts, students can then put these words into sentences in which the site let's them do. They are also able to hear stories and answer questions that build their comprehension and listening skills. The site builds from ABC's to I'm a reader. They also have some fun games for the students to play. http://www.starfall.com and http://pbskids.org
Kelly Davis
I chose to share the site called "Brain Pop"! Here is the link https://www.brainpop.com/ It is great for previewing new concepts before they are introduced in the lesson for science, math, and social studies. It also has interactive games with the content and even lessons that you can try out with your students. The students really love when I use it in the classroom and I really hope you do, too! There is a fee so you might want to check with your administrator first to see if they might purchase it for you.
Kathy V
The resource I have had success with for the 3rd through the 5th grades is Evan-Moor Daily Reading Comprehension, (www.evan-moor.com/courseware). I have used the 4th grade level book for the third and fourth grades, and the 6th grade level book for the 5th grade. The book consists of one page assignments – half of the page is reading, then students are given 4-6 multiple choice comprehension questions, and a short written response assignment. Because the lessons are on one page they are not intimidating and are great for class warm-ups, practice, or review. The lessons are divided into skills like Main Idea and Details, Sequence, Character, Setting, and Theme, Author’s Purpose, Compare and Contrast, and all the other skills that we teach. The stories are interesting and short, the questions on point and clear, and I highly recommend this little workbook.
ed janusz
I chose http://www.k12reader.com/reading-activities-for-struggling-readers/. I found the article consistent with the applied linguistics philosophy and approach. It mentions parenting inclusion, early literacy strategies, and other facets of helping struggling learners.
Erika Foster
I chose http://www.abcya.com/ because it is full of games and activities to help students with letters, letter sounds, sight words, parts of speech, and other topics. The site is organized by grade level so students can find activities appropriate to their level. This has been a great resource for struggling readers because they do not become easily frustrated. They are able to practice reading skills and they do not view it as work, only fun! I use it as one of my literacy centers, or when a student has finished work early.
Evelyn Kirksey
I like to use the site, starfall.com with struggling readers. Students can work independently on a computer or I-pad. They can work on letters/sounds, word recognition, various reading levels and math if needed. This site is for anyone struggling to readers both young and old. :)
Emily Kinnunen
snapandread.com Snap and Read is a tool that is used in classrooms to help with students who are struggling with reading. Using the tool you install on your computer, this tool will take any text on a screen and read the text to you. The other great thing about this website/app is that this tool can translate material for you as well! So for students who need to see sources in a different language, that is possible! You can also choose to have the text in one language but read in another. As a teacher, you can also control the speed that the text is read at to the students. I love using this resource with my small group ELL kids. Using it with my kids has made them more confident readers and it has helped them understand comprehension much better. It has also helped with their fluency when doing timed readings too.The best part: IT'S FREE!
Katelin
I chose Bookflix. Bookflix is a great resource to use. It highlights the words as it reads the stories. It also has extra activities that you can use to reinforce the story. Plus, students like to hear someone else, besides the teacher, read to them sometimes :)
Cheridan Smith
There are a myriad of resources available for the students to succeed. I would recommend readworks because as they say it is "The solution to reading comprehension". This site offers passages and lessons along with the common core standards to make sure everything is aligned and fits together for the progression of the students. Readworks helps students learn what is necessary at a pace that matches the student in progress.
Steve kempa
I utilize iCivics https://www.icivics.org/ This is a tremendous resource for stuggling readers becuase it supplements primary sources (18th century enlightenment based reading turns us all into struggling readers) with games. My 7th graders can't get enough.
Cheridan Smith
I like to use the site mobymax with my ESOL students because they are able to work on reading comprehension at the level they truly are at and at their own pace. Since I have all extremely different leveled learners it is difficult to teach them the same text all the time even with scaffolding. This site allows me to track their progress and see in which areas more focus is needed.
Tyler Small
I chose http://www.starfall.com/ because it has all the things you want to show your ELL students that will boost their learning. All the exercises are free for any student to go on and practice their English. The only downside is that there is a fee if an educator wants to purchase a membership. Starfall.com can teach a struggling reader anything from his/her abc's to learning to read a short story.It also has a spelling exercise where you match the object with the word while spelling the correct word. The age group suggest kindergarden, but if you have struggling ELL students this would be a great website for them!
Josh Zahller
The resource site I would like to share is www.mathantics.com. The presenter breaks apart problems and really reinforces what you've taught during class. He presents at a pace and uses language that is easy for the students to follow. He is also entertaining at times which helps keep the students attention.
Muriel Mis
I use https://www.readinga-z.com. They have 1000 leveled books for struggling readers. They also have poetry books, theatre scripts, guided reading and worksheets. They have a large selection to choose from to interest all students. I have used it in the past.
Dehlia Garrity
http://www.the2sisters.com/CAFE.html Love the 2 Sisters! I post relevant strategies for each quarter and my students know what to use to help them improve their reading. There are so many and they apply to all students struggling or not...talk about differentiated!
Jennifer Scheid
I use www.vocabulary.com when reading certain stories from the textbook. It provides word lists with practice, games, and spelling bees to keep them engaged. My students love that they can click on an individual word and further explore it. It really helps my struggling readers because they can use this site whenever they need it.
Jennifer Scheid
I love www.readwritethink.com because it supplies everything for me. I know it involves worksheets, but it's great supplemental material for my struggling students.
Marilyn Smith
I am really enjoying :https://www.readinga-z.com/ They have these great decodable readers that are leveled for you. You can use them in large are small groups. They are fun to look at with pictures and they are great for small group because you can get different leveled readers for different groups.
Emily Brackins
I really love using https://www.readinga-z.com/ like many of the other bloggers! It has a host of resources to offer. You can find a ton of free, leveled books to share with your students. This can help with differentiated instruction.You can also find fluency passages. You can also manage your students on the site. Making it easy to track what level each student is on and assign them books to read.
Michele
I chose SRA, as I have used this resource for many years. Although its been around for a long time, I still find it very beneficial. Some of the stories are outdated, and the illustrations are not the best but it works. Phonics based has come and gone, but it is back, and should not be ignored. The link is
Michele
I chose SRA, as I have used this resource for many years. Although its been around for a long time, I still find it very beneficial. Some of the stories are outdated, and the illustrations are not the best but it works. Phonics based has come and gone, but it is back, and should not be ignored. Must be done in small groups and consistently so students get used to the routine. The link ishttp://www.mheducation.com/prek-12/explore/sra-reading-labs.html
Yamila Rezola
http://www.readingrockets.org/reading-topics/struggling-readers Great resource for teachers that need tips with struggling readers. This is also great for parents that need to help their child with reading. I have also found a lot of information on https://www.pinterest.com This helps find new ideas, games, anchor charts, and even lessons for my struggling readers.
Cheridan Smith
The resource I am choosing to share is MobyMax.com. This is a great site that helps students individually at their own level while pushing them to move forward and it also connects the activities to the standards. There is very basic stuff on the site for new ELL students but there are also reading assessments that measure their level of reading and progress. It is great for the teacher to use because she or he can see each students score and grade them based on effort and right versus wrong.
Jerome Hudnell
http://ell.stanford.edu/teaching_resources I chose this site first, because of its great reputation as an institution. Also, the resources are right in line with the Common Core standards we are held to.
Frances Snyder
There are so many great resources to use with struggling readers. I love Discovery Education Spotlight on Strategies Series http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/category/trending-topics/spotlight-on-strategies/. They are real strategies that other teachers are using successfully in their classrooms.
Regina
I use kahoot. I can create an online review game for all students to see. They can play against each other or the entire class.
Rita
The resource I choose to share is Reading Eggs. The site is: http://readingeggs.com/ Students have fun while learning to read. They practice sight words, vocabulary, and word phrases. Students can interact with the characters while reading, as well as listen to songs relating to the text. The children find this extremely fun and interesting.
Andria B.
I chose Words their Way by Donald R. Bear. https://www.pearsonhighered.com/series/Words-Their-Way-Series/2281883.html It is an amazing phonics program that helps children at their level. Each student is given a spelling inventory and then the students are group based on their phonics level. The students then complete different activities that help them master that phonic skill. As they master a phonic skill, they move to the next one.
Muriel Mis
I just started using this website to make up definitions test for my special education students. It works best for my students if I put the definition and give them 5 possible choices. I wish they gave the option to give only 3 choices because that is what I would do but they don't have that option. I was giving them orally and putting columns with three words in each column on the white but I like this way better. It allows me to keep the test for students that are absent.
Emily DeVanzo
One of my favorite resources is Iris.Peabody.vanderbilt.edu. This search engine is so useful to all staff working within schools. It provides resources, research based strategies,and promising practices that can be utilized to facilitate learning and teaching. I specifically chose this module because it discusses the importance of diagnosing the root of the the problem when you have a child who is not making progress with their learning. This is the direct link, https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/dbi2/cresource/q2/p05/. This module really discusses the importance of being able to pinpoint where your assessment is failing the student. It also provides strategies for developing valid assessments aligned with the students IEP and the common core learning standards. It also discusses the importance of continuously assessing a student to properly evaluate your teaching goals and effectiveness. Developing effective assessments should happen horizontally and vertically. This module discusses how assessments should be developed by a team of teacher, both within concentration and unilaterally across concentrations. It discusses how students benefit from similarly structured and formatted assessments. I encourage you to visit the website and play around in the case studies and modules. They have quite the educational stockpile.
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