Effective Literacy Website #7

Christina Kidd

ED 638-40

Dr. M. Rivera

IRA Newsletter Project: Effective Literacy Website #7

            

Readwritethink (www.readwritethink.org) is another free and great website for educators that are exploring the web and looking for resources geared toward writing. This site offers classroom resources you may be searching for to assist in unit creations or planning. Resources are and not limited to lesson plans, student interactives, mobile apps, calendar of activities, and printouts.

            Lesson plans that this free site offers already provides the teacher a complete overview and unit that also provides additional resources. They are available per grade level, subject, and theme. These lesson plans available for use are already aligned with the CCSS, State Standards, and NCTE/IRA standards. Resources are also available in each lesson plan. Some resources include PowerPoint activities, other media, and printable worksheets. Basic instructional plan is also provided, all one will need to do is modify to their students’ needs and interest. Additional resources you may need are also offered under the resources tab.

            There is also a wonderful menu at the top of this website page that offers professional development. What is so great about this tool is that a teacher does not need to google “how to” when trying to understand something new. The strategy guide offers lessons for educators that they can use as a guide for lesson preparation. It serves as an interactive professional development day but on your own time, and your choice of topic.

            Oher feathers offered on Readwritethink are videos of items such as clips of literacy in action. Many of us are visual learners and absorb material this way. Videos offered also include other professionals development of personal development instruction via presentations.

            Readwritethink is a website with a wealth of information, instruction, and resources any educator can apply in their classroom. Resources area all categorized by grade level, strategy, learning objective, and theme. I recommend a site visit.