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Site offers several movies and interactive features that crosses math, writing, reading, social studies

This is another resource for teachers seeking out high quality multicultural/global children's literature.

Have you ever watched students struggle with what you know to be a great book, just perfect for their age and development? The NAEP recently reported that 45 percent of all fourth graders tested in the U.S. are not fluent readers.

Seems like this could be a good resource to incorporate Blooms Taxonomy, ZPD, and many other theories we've been learning in EDUC 334. "This video-based course is an exploration of learning theory - appropriate for grades K-12 and all subject areas - for the training of preservice teachers and the professional development of inservice teachers. Hosted by Stanford University professor Linda Darling-Hammond, the 13 half-hour programs illustrate a variety of learning theories with applications to classroom practice. A Web site and print guide supplement the videos, with background readings, questions for discussion, and ongoing assignments that bring theory into practice."

Seems like this could be a good resource to incorporate Blooms Taxonomy, ZPD, and many other theories we've been learning in EDUC 334. "This video-based course is an exploration of learning theory - appropriate for grades K-12 and all subject areas - for the training of preservice teachers and the professional development of inservice teachers. Hosted by Stanford University professor Linda Darling-Hammond, the 13 half-hour programs illustrate a variety of learning theories with applications to classroom practice. A Web site and print guide supplement the videos, with background readings, questions for discussion, and ongoing assignments that bring theory into practice."

Reading Planet offers many games for students to play to help them with their vocabulary, such as alphabet soup. This website offers resources for bilingual students and can be used for English Language Development.

From In Culture Parent Blog.

This article discusses literature related to the role of fluency in reading and research-based strategies for fostering fluency with struggling readers. It talks about Readers Theatre as a strategy for developing fluency and discusses the findings of a study win which a third grade teacher uses Readers THeatre

Sometimes when doing a retell of a narrative or expository text, , a student will make errors. These errors can lend insight to their reading behaviors. This article discusses this.

This site has a lot of reading passages that are leveled. Also comprehension and Novel Study units