Families & Educators

families and educators

 

Resources:

Apps that help with literacy

Homework Resources - Check out the WCCLS Homework Help page to access these homework resources:

  • Brainfuse HelpNow - Online, live, real-time homework help for elementary school through college.
     
  • Kids InfoBits - Elementary school level articles and media to help with homework.
     
  • Gale In Context - Middle school and high school level articles and media to help with homework.

 

IRLA Guidance Chart - Correlations with Other Leveling Systems - Posted by the American Reading Company (the creators of the IRLA, the Independent Reading Level Assessment)
 

Distance Learning Resources from WCCLS / Ayuda para los estudiantes de aprendizaje a distancia 

Homeschooling Resources

Some Useful Literacy Terms:

Early Readers / First Readers – These books are often the first ones that kids can read on their own, and tend to be very short. They are made to tell interesting stories using familiar words and fun illustrations.

First Chapter Books / Early Chapter Books – These are short, illustrated chapter books intended for kids who are just beginning to read on their own. They are often a part of a book series that can be read in any order, so kids who find one book that they like can easily find more titles that are similar.

Reluctant Readers – Kids who aren’t interested in reading. They may find it boring, have difficulty focusing, or think that reading isn’t “cool.” One tactic is to have them try graphic novels or audiobooks, which are also great tools for literacy and may be more exciting for them. Another is to provide books that are fast-paced and tend to hook the reader quickly.

Struggling Readers – Kids who are having trouble learning to read. Struggling readers are often also reluctant readers, because they may be embarrassed or frustrated that reading is difficult for them. Sometimes, it can help to try Hi/Lo books, audiobooks, or graphic novels.

High/Low (Hi Lo) Books – High interest, low vocabulary level books. This term applies to any book that is great for kids reading below their grade level. High/Low books offer lots of interest without being intimidating. Since they are usually about older kids, kids can read them without feeling like they were written for “babies.” There are many book lists dedicated to sharing good hi/lo book options.

Advanced Readers – Kids who read above their grade level. It can be difficult to find books with appropriate content for younger kids who want to read books with more advanced vocabulary. Book lists can be a great help.

OBOB – Oregon Battle of the Books. This yearly book list and the related competition is often featured in Oregon schools.

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