December 2007
LoudLit.org
by knann (via)LoudLit.org is committed to delivering public domain literature paired with high quality audio performances. We pair together great literature and accompanying audio.
Putting the text and audio together, readers can learn spelling, punctuation and paragraph structure by listening and reading masterpieces of the written word. Read and listen via your web browser or on your mp3 player.
June 2007
DailyLit: Read books by email and RSS.
by knannRead the classics in your RSS reader. Get he installments (chapters) daily, on weekdays only, or on M-W-F.
December 2006
Grammar Games for MS and HS
by knannInteractive games for middle,hs,and ESL students. Covers lots of specific grammar topics that are often confusing for students.
November 2006
Tools for Reading, Writing, & Thinking
by knann & 1 otherA great collection of graphic organizers for middle and high school students
SEDL - Building Reading Proficiency at the Secondary Level: A Guide to Resources
by knannAn excellent guide to resoures for improving reading proficiency from grades 6-12. Visit http://www.sedl.org/pubs/reading16/12.html or click the link entitles Strategies for specific info for teaching
October 2006
All America Reads
by knannAll America Reads (AAR) is an ongoing nationwide project starting with the novel, Wish You Well by David Baldacci. It is designed to encourage reading and discussion. The project selects a novel and provides numerous lesson plans and resources for educators and students. It provides reading strategies and resources for reluctant and struggling readers to interpret the text
LibriVox
by knann & 8 others (via)LibriVox volunteers record chapters of books in the public domain and release the audio files back onto the net (via podcast and catalog). Our goal is to make all public domain books available as free audio books. We are a totally volunteer, open source, free content, public domain project. Subscribe via itunes or the site.
Are you a great oral-reader? You can also volunteer by signing up at the site.
September 2006
Booktalks Quick and Simple
by knannGreat, 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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