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Empowering Struggling Readers in
Grades 4-6 with Technology
Fostering Literacy Connections Online
Presented by Julie Coiro
SERC, March 21, 2002
Fostering Literacy Connections Online There are many interactive websites designed for students to promote a feeling that they are contributing members of the reading and writing community. News websites help students to keep up with current events on an almost daily basis and everyone is encouraged to take a stand and express their own perspective, thus contributing to the new diverse knowledge base available because of the Internet. During this portion of our session, you will have an opportunity to explore some of these interactive websites. As you visit a few, consider the interests and abilities of your students and make note of features that empower both struggling readers and strong readers.
Keeping Current and Taking a Stand:
Giving Readers and Writers A Voice
- MidLink Digital Magazine, by students, for students that highlights exemplary work from the most creative classrooms around the globe (e.g. We the Children Poetry or Peace Talk Collaborative Poem)
- 5th Grade SuperReaders book reviews from Germantown Academy in Pennsylvania
- BookRaps is an interactive online chat with other students/classes about selected books
- Kids can even add their personal critique to Amazon.com. You can read several reviews written by 10 and 11 years olds after they read Holes by Louis Sacher. (scroll down to read entries)