ISLMC Literacy-Teaching in the Language Arts


Selected Internet sites which provide information on literacy and teaching reading in the language arts.

[Literacy Research]

Literacy Research

LITERACY.org Reports & projects; resources for the adult literacy community
Online Learning Record Integrates research, assessment and teaching / learning practices for computer-enhanced literacy development.

Ready, Set Read Early Childhood Learning Kit

Materials for helping children learn to read.
Groveland Elementary: Accelerated Reader Booklist
Critical Thinking Skills
ERIC Bibliography/WEB Link Menu
Excellent site for information on many current topics in
education, including literacy. Gives category, related links,
ERIC documents, lesson plans. Great site.
Guiding the Gifted Reader
From Council for Exceptional Children. Characteristics,
reading & intellectual developing, promoting development
through books.
Learning Partners
From Eric for parents. Let's Do: Art, Geography, History,
Homework, etc. Activities for parents to do with children.
Learning Styles
National Institute for Literacy
Check out the Top 10 Literacy Links. They are
excellent. Current events, etc. Excellent site.
National Parent Information Network
From Eric Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early
Childhood Education. Parents AskEric; resources for parents and
those who work with parents.
Picture Reading Literacy Project
Designed to increase literacy skills of students with mental
retardation unable to learn to read words skillfully
enough to read simple 2-3 word instructions.
Predictable Books
Bibliography; Pattern books good for writing activities
Reading Workshop and Accelerated Reader By Maribeth Carmichael
A War of Words: Whole Language Under Siege
Discusses controvery over whole language approach to
reading instruction.


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