Reading
Rocketreader's entire site is devoted to helping people of all ages learn to read
better, faster and understand more. For that reason, the topic of
'reading resources' is daunting and large. Reading is, after
all, what we specialize in. We have selected a variety of resources
addressing areas not covered in the rest of our reading resource
directory. There are resources for curriculum specifically geared
toward reading skills. We have included sites with book lists for
teens (a tough age for books) and for adults in reading groups. Each
of the resources is just a bit different from those we have covered
in other subject headings. Check them out and start reading!
Reviewed Sites
Starfall: www.starfall.com
Starfall.com is primarily a website for students and teachers. The site includes
reading resources for teachers such as lesson plans and worksheets.
For students, there are fun online reading games. Starfall also has
an online store for purchasing additional products.
Reading Rockets (Not to be confused with RocketReader):
www.readingrockets.org
Readingrockets.org is a public-private partnership between the public radio and
television stations in Washington, D.C. and the United States
Department of Education. The site has resources for teachers,
techniques for teaching reading, book lists and curriculum that
dovetails with PBS programs.
Reader2Reader: www.reader2reader.net
Reader2Reader is a UK based website that connects readers with each other. The
site allows readers to post reviews and sum up the book with one
adjective such as: Brilliant, Hilarious, Moving, and more. This
site, along with the National Literacy Trust in the UK (
www.linteracytrust.org.uk
)are top reading sites with a world-wide perspective.
Bookmuse: www.bookmuse.com
Bookmuse is a half-public, half-member website offering summaries, discussion
questions and author interviews to help book groups with discussions.
It is worth signing up for the free membership (it really is free
and there is not a lot of spam!) to have access to all of the book
summaries. Whether you belong to a book club or not, the summaries
on bookmuse are thoughtful, factual and interesting, and a great help
for those trying to read difficult books without the benefit of a
college professor or friends to lean on.
Cool Reads: www.cool-reads.co.uk
Cool reads is a website about books for children and maintained for
children. All reviews are written by children ages 10-15. Readers
from around the world submit reviews for the site, which covers books
for children at an age where 'cool reads' are difficult to find.
Originally started by two brothers ages 11 and 13, it is still
maintained by the brothers, though they are now beyond their 'age
range' of readers. The brothers still moderate and maintain the
site and post reviews submitted by readers, but no longer write
reviews. (They are too old!)
Tips for Success
- Reading groups are sometimes loathe to select more difficult
books. A lot of people are not fast readers, and do not want to be
stuck with one, hard book to read for the month. Well, our own
software can help people learn to enjoy reading, read better and
faster, so one book a month will seem like a tiny number. Use us!
We are here to help!
- Book Muse and other similar sites are terrific resources for book groups
brave enough to tackle Faulkner or Joyce. Make use of these
supportive websites to help you read and understand books you would
not normally pick up.
- Reading websites from countries other than your own provide great
recommendations and an opportunity to learn about other cultures.
What are we reading and why? People around the world find pretty
amazingly good reads. The internet spreads those finds to every corner of the globe.
- Reading is a wonderful and magical experience. If you have time,
volunteer at your local literacy organization, library or other
establishment that encourages reading. The ability to read is a gift
that keeps giving.
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If you are not already a part of a reading discussion group, create one.
Sources like craigslist and meetup.com are great places to start a
group and quickly gather members. Nothing beats reading a good buck,
but discussing it is fun too!
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Site Links
Hi2u
Hi2u 4 people with hidden impairments
Attempting to open doors for people with hidden voices.
Teaching Children To Read
Information on teaching children to read plus information on how children learn to read, reading for children, reading programs, reading aloud to children, reading activities, reading games, importance of reading, benefits, encouragement, and research.
http://www.teaching-children-to-read.net
The Teaching Your Child How To Read Blog
Strategies and techniques parents can use to help improve their child's reading skills.
http://www.child-reading-tips.com
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