We must remember the task of teaching informational reading skills does not just rest on the shoulders of ELA teachers. A key to this is providing engaging texts that are motivating and meaningful. We must help students build the skills necessary to unpack informational texts. Preparing our students to be college- and career-ready is our priority. And yet, many of us ask this of our students on a daily basis.
And when we're reading, our brain is either decoding or comprehending. Our human brain only has a finite amount of working memory available at any given time. A lot of time, no doubt, was spent trying to decode the language used. As professionals, how often do we read texts that are outside of our comfort zone? Perhaps it was a legal document, a lengthy contract, or 16th Century prose. One of the most exciting shifts in the Common Core State Standards is the increased use of content-rich, informational text. Also includes some games and advertising.Editor's Note: Teaching Channel has partnered with Student Achievement Partners on a blog series about digital literacy tools and their effective use by educators. Each site has been carefully checked by an experienced educator to ensure the content and links are appropriate for kids aged 7-12. All links are thoroughly checked.Ī search engine for students Every site has been evaluated by research expertsĭirectory of Internet sites for kids. Only websites suitable for children are included.
Each site has been personally reviewed and recommended by an elementary school teacher.Įasy, kid-friendly way to find answers to questions on the web.Ĭreated and maintained by librarians for students Kid-friendly directory & search engine for fun, educational and SAFE websites. Yahoo Kids-Biographies Search Engines for Students White House (biographies of presidents, vice presidents, first ladies) SIRS Discoverer-biographies (log-in and password may be needed)Įncyclopedia Britannica-Biographies (log-in and password may be needed) Resources on the Webīiographies (Biography Channel – harder reading)
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