This 57-page PDF is a scholarly study which reviews the literature on text organization and how it affects reading comprehension. One item discussed is the use of graphic organizers in helping students of different abilities better understand reading material. (Rec by Amy Lorch via LC)
You can register, it is free, read books online and view them through your projector. They are colorful and current. The best part is, this website will give one free book to children in need for EACH book you read with your class. You can do this as a teacher or as a parent.
Great teacher blog. Great way to develop a culture of readers. Like idea of students posting what they've read/are reading. Whatever Wednesday. Friday book trailers.
Do you wonder what your friends are saying about books? Do you wonder what they are reading? There are oodles and oodles of children's book reviews written by kids on this site. Check out what other kids are saying about the book you are reading. Maybe you will be the next reviewer on the Spaghetti Book Club!
Great free app that will record students reading, and allow you to go back and easily make a running record. Can accumulate for entire school year to show progress. Chrome app
Readings with free activities that are lexile-leveled. It is designed for grades K-6, but there are many readings with lexiles scores of 800-1020. Also, it provides lesson plans aligned with various children's books.
You can create a free account. Rec by Karen Ault
Franki Sibberson is a great person to follow for literacy ideas. Her blog "A Year of Reading" has lots to consider! Not all presentations are easy to follow, but this one is very enlightening.