iPad app for students--you can insert text for students to practice fluency or use as a teleprompter for choral reading. Free, of course, and easy to use.
Collection of websites based on their usage (e.g., communication). Recommended by Peter McDermott, President of the NYS Reading Association (2012-2013).
"Images created using law enforcement composite sketch software and descriptions of literary characters. All interesting suggestions considered. Include descriptive passages if you can. Read more on the project at The Atlantic. "
Cathy Mere's blog--well worth reading, this is a great post about taking time to observe and get to know your students in other ways besides formal assessment.
I think this website would appeal to kids to foster comprehension strategies--lots of visuals and good clear voice as students (grades 3-8--probably best) self select what they want to do (e.g., visualization).
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