22 October 2006 10:00
Literacy Learning Resources (Archived)
This site uses high interest stories in a variety of categories from CNN and CBS news to promote literacy. Although intended for ESL or low reading adults, careful selection of specific articles would be appropriate for middle and high school students. Provides abridged and outlined versions of the story, vocabulary, comprehension, sequencing and written response activities all available interactively online. Video clips may or may not work. This is the archived site. A new site is in development (Beta)
27 September 2006 13:15
Booktalks Quick and Simple
Great, easy to use site with reviews/summaries of books for all ages. There is an entire section devoted to student submitted booktalks. Subscribe via rss for these mp3 recorded booktalks. Try Google Reader as an alternative to iTunes subscription so you can listen online without downloading. http://nancykeane.com/rss.html Play it on your iPod!
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