Conducting Literature Circle with mobile devices such as the iPad, not only provides immediate access to a diverse selection of books, but also to reference materials, research tools, interactive maps, and a slew of creation and dynamic notebook apps. Within this single device, students can quickly check the meaning of a word, run a quick background check on a historic event, or articulate their understanding of text with a range of multimedia apps. Teachers can now easily differentiate the processes students can use to demonstrate understanding.
Browse andComment Select from a list of 441 works of classical literature by 59 different authors, including user-driven commentary and "reader's choice" Web sites. Mainly Greco-Roman works (some Chinese and Persian), all in English translation. Announcements3/14/11: We are launching a restoration project in the spring of 2011 to fix up the broken content on the site. Thanks to everyone for your patience as we continue to restore the missing works. Please see the help section if you have any questions.
"Vocabulary and SpellingCity has added a list of recommended books for students of all ages that can be used for reading. Corresponding text vocabulary word lists have been included for each book as well. "
one of the finest collections of author/illustrator videos I've ever seen. It's a staggering - interviews of pretty much every key figure in modern children's literature. What you see below is just a fraction of their author video library. You can access the videos two ways:
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Shakespeare is going digital.
Notre Dame professor Elliott Visconsi has co-created a new app for the iPad called The Tempest that he says helps accelerate student learning by allowing them to develop deeper comprehension in less time than solitary reading. At the heart of the app is a social network that encourages students to communicate their interpretations and collaborate with others.
A superb site with animated videos of Shakespeare plays. Watch short explanations about some of the most famous plays and watch videos exploring the characters. The text that goes with the videos is useful and child-friendly.
Martin Burrett 03 Feb 12 12:23:11The poetry Foundation site is a great place to find poems and information about the world's most famous poets Also, download the Poetry Foundation App for iPhone and Android handsets at http://www.poetryfoundation.org/mobile/ to get a great collection of poetry and information to use in your class. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English
"Make a short video about your favorite book and use the online form to enter and compete for prizes. Be sure to check out the rules, but here are the basics:"