This resource also comes from Hienemann, the publishers of the LLI system. However, this link leads to the research base for LLI, which outlines lesson plan designs and rates of success of LLI in classrooms.
This resource comes from Lesley University, where one of the developers of LLI, Irene Fountas, currently teaches. Specifically, this resource addresses teacher training and required materials to carry out LLI.
This is a website where you can create a free account to find leveled short stories and informational articles based on lexile level (which can be converted using a conversion chart).
This article tells about 10 free internet tools that can be used to build vocabulary skills. These tools can be used in a variety of classrooms for any grade level.
I really liked the idea of the digital vocabulary trip. It seems as if it would be very effective to have the students connect words they hear in the reading to the main theme of the book or topic.
I absolutely love the "combine vocabulary learning and social service" part of this article. The website, freerice.com, is an amazing way to motivate the student to practice their vocabulary. Every time the user gets a vocabulary definition correct the website donates 10 grains of rice through the United Nations World Food Programme! I remember using this years ago when someone posted it to a social media site, and I stayed on it until I'd gotten 600 pieces of rice donated. I definitely want to do this as a fun activity with my student. Thanks for posting this!