LART

1. [|Storyline Online] I chose this website because when I placed in 2nd grade the students loved to go here to listen to stories online. The stories are read by famous actors and the kids always love seeing and hearing someone famous read them a book. "Reader." //Storyline Online//. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.

2. [|Reading A-Z] I chose this website because it has many useful blogs and resources for teachers. You can search almost any term and get resources for that specific item. "Reading A-Z." //: The Online Leveled Reading Program with Downloadable Books to Print and Assemble//. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2013.

3. [|Renzulli Learning] I chose this website because it has a large amount of educational resources tailored to the students needs. For example the Renzulli Profiler, a detailed online questionnaire that allows the Renzulli software to generate a personal profile of each student’s top interests, learning styles, and expression styles, making it easier for teachers to get to know their students and effectively differentiate instruction. Once the student receives their results they can explore the online resources. "RenzulliLearning - Home." //RenzulliLearning - Home//. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.

4. Dual language learners developing literacy: I chose this video because I like how she used open-ended questions to develop language/literacy skills. I would use this as a personal resource for myself. media type="custom" key="24586050" "Dual Language Learners: Developing Literacy." //Teaching Channel//. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.

5. Building emotional literacy: I chose this video because developing feelings leads to understanding empathy. I would use this in my classroom for the students to watch before readers/writers workshop or daily 5. media type="custom" key="24586082" "Building Emotional Literacy." //Teaching Channel//. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.

6. 25 fun activities for reading and writing: I chose this article because it has fun and engaging activities for students that encourage literacy. [|Reading Rockets Article] "25 Activities for Reading and Writing Fun." //Reading Rockets//. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.

7. Online reading activities: I chose this website because there are lots of fun literacy games for students to play. I would use this as a Daily 5 center. [|Jumpstart Reading Activities] "Reading Activities." //- Fun Online for Kids//. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.

8. Webquest ideas: I chose this website because it had many great webquest ideas for elementary aged students. These would be fun to use in my classroom as a center. [|Student WebQuests] "Examples of Student WebQuests." //Examples of Student WebQuests//. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.

9. Scavenger hunts: A literacy scavenger hunt would be a fun way to get students involved in literacy. I would also use this as a center in my classroom. Wikispace devoted to scavenger hunts "Internet Scavenger Hunts...." //Literacy Matters//. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2013.

10. International Children's Digital Library: This is an awesome online resource for books. Children can read or listen to books online. I would use this as part of Daily 5 in my classroom. [|ICDL] "ICDL - International Children's Digital Library." //ICDL - International Children's Digital Library//. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013.