Thursday, December 26, 2019

Keys to Literacy: Effective Literacy Website #1


Mayleen S. Wichep
ED 638 Fall 2019
Dr. M. Rivera
IRA Newsletter Project:  Effective Literacy Website #1

Keys to Literacy (http://www.keystoliteracy.com) is a free, multimedia resource for educators.  The website includes features on the homepage such as services, events, about us, free resources, store and blog.  This website is a leading provider of research-based skills that are necessary to teach reading and writing in all subjects across all grades.  It is a professional program designed to assist teachers with instruction in the classroom using existing reading and curriculum materials.
The site is simple to navigate.   Other tabs on the homepage are PD offerings, Online trainings, Literacy Skills (Comprehension, Vocabulary, Writing and Phonics).  The site also provides articles and information that are research based.  Under free resources in the homepage there are videos, webinars, articles, templates, printables and newsletter archives.  The videos and webinars highlight strategies for reading and writing applicable for all grade levels.  The articles provided insights and ongoing research of literacy development of learners.  The templates and printables provide over 100 resources in vocabulary, comprehension, reading, and writing for all grade level that teachers can access to and supplement skills in literacy.
            Keys to Literacy is a great literacy website because it has a variety of resources and tools to select from to help develop student’s reading and writing skills.

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