IRA Effective Literacy Websites #1

IRA Effective Literacy Websites #1

Dona Miles

ED638-40

Dr. Rivera

Reading Rockets

For the first Effective Literacy Website Exploration, I will be discussing a website called Reading Rockets (https://www.readingrockets.org). Reading Rockets is a public literacy site that offers many resources that can be accessed by everyone. It is a free site that provides useful literacy strategies for any grade level. The site is easy to explore with clearly labeled tabs and detailed information. Reading Rockets received the David M. Rubenstein prize in 2016. This prize is the top honor award that is given in the Literacy of Congress Awards program.

There are many resources provided on this website that can fit any student's needs. Some of the resources include videos, free reading guides, PBS television programs, blogs, and so much more. There is even a tab labeled "fun stuff" for the students to explore which includes activities such as writing contests and the picture book of the day.

This site is also user friendly for parents and teachers with a special tab made just for them. If you click this tab, a drop down menu appears and shows a selection of educators and providers you can select from depending on who you are (such as Principal, Librarian, Literacy Volunteer, and more).

There is also a Reading Topics A-Z you can chose from that include a variety of different topics that can help any student's needs. For students who are struggling with reading, this site can really help provide information and strengthen a student's reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary.

This site is very informative and user friendly and offers so many resources. Highly recommend!