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I found this on edmodo, and I thought I would share it with the group. Free apps for reading and writing.

Welcome to Literactive Literactive is the leading provider of reading material for pre-school, kindergarten and grade 1 students available online. The program is comprised of carefully levelled guided readers, comprehensive phonic activities and a wealth of supplemental reading material which gradually develop a child's reading skills in a sequential and enjoyable manner. Has anyone used this website? It is a register to use site, but it appears to be free.

"Teachers must also ensure that children have access to reading materials that are relevant to the kind of writer they are interested in becoming at a particular moment. Teachers must recruit the authors who will become the children's unwitting collaborators." Frank Smith, Joining the Literacy Club Our students naturally mentor themselves to texts that matter to them.

This site provides information on children's books and authors, many options.

Teachers Simple Guide on The Use of Google Forms in The Classroom Just a few days ago we posted here an article containing ten of the most useful Google forms every teacher should now about and it was surprising how many of you have read it.

Teachers Simple Guide on The Use of Google Forms in The Classroom Just a few days ago we posted here an article containing ten of the most useful Google forms every teacher should now about and it was surprising how many of you have read it.

Yesterday, I found a postcard creation tool and lesson on Read Write Think. The RWT Postcard Creator walks students through the process of addressing, writing, and mailing a postcard. It's a nice little activity, but as I was trying it I couldn't help but wonder how relevant it is to today's students who may go never send a postcard because all of their communications happen digitally.

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