DIBELS - Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills
Use this site to view your students progress. Use the data from the reports to guide your instruction. You will find several tutorial videos throughout their website. Their resource page also has many useful links. Be sure to check them out.
The Secret Stories
Secret Stories - Cracking the Reading Code! The “Secret Stories” materials were developed with the goal of “cracking the reading code.” The English language has several phonemes (letter sounds) and spelling patterns. When these patterns are learned, readers can excel in reading and writing. These resources incorporate multiple modalities, such as, short stories, physical movement, and songs, which help the learner recognize patterns and make connections to abstract information. To learn more information and view video presentations, visit their website (click on the picture or title).
ReadWriteThink
Resourceful website with a multitude of lesson plans, classroom resources, and professional development.
Reading Rockets
Spelling and Word Study Articles
Reading A-Z Correlation Chart
View a correlation chart that compares DRA levels with Reading A-Z and more!
Reciprocal Teaching Bookmark
Reciprocal Teaching involves using "The Fabulous Four" to build comprehension. The Fabulous Four consists of prediciting, clarifying, questioning, and summarizing.
The Lexile Framework for Reading
A wealth of information on lexiles. Use the Quick Book Finder to find the lexile of a book.
Word Study Resources
Strategies to develop spelling and vocabulary
The 44 Sounds (Phonemes) of English
This detailed resource provides a chart of the 44 sounds and outlines the common spellings of each sound, as well as, spelling alternatives. Each sound is accompanied with a colorful picture.
Dinah Might Adventures
Dinah Zike provides a wealth of foldable ideas to enhance each student's learning.
Carl's Corner
Useful website filled with teacher resources
Pete's Power Point Station
Free presentations for teachers and interactive activities for children in a variety of subject areas.
Voki
Create a Voki and use animation as an effective learning tool.