2. Transliteracy – “The ability to read, write
and interact across a range of platforms,
tools and media from signing and orality
through handwriting, print, TV, radio and
film, to digital social networks.”
Wikipedia
3. http://www.abc.net.au/btn/
Current event news stories presented in a student-friendly
format.
WHY?
-Excellent for comprehension.
- Students learn new vocabulary.
- Students are exposed to world wide events.
- Stories are archived so you can search for particular topics.
4. http://www.theage.com.au/
WHY?
- Newspapers are non-fiction texts.
- You can discuss the features of an article/newspaper (eg,
headlines, captions, images etc).
- You can annotate on the articles for your teaching focus.
- Students learn about real life, worldwide events.
5. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngyoungexplorer/
WHY?
- Non fiction texts.
- Go to “more issues” to view all of the archived editions.
- Young Explorer is great for Prep/Grade 1 students.
- Explorer is suitable for older readers.
- You can listen to the story or read it yourself.
6. http://www.youtube.com/
WHY?
- Short, engaging clips can enhance your Literacy Program.
- Choose relevant clips to reinforce a teaching point. Try
searching for “School House Rock” clips.
TIP – If you don’t want all the “stuff” around the outside of the
YouTube clip, use QuietTube. Google it, follow the instructions to add
it to your toolbar and then when you’re viewing a YouTube clip, just
click on QuietTube on your toolbar.
9. http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/index.html
Go to “Reading and Writing Worksheets”
WHY?
- A big range of fiction and non-fiction comprehension texts.
- Activities are sorted into different grade levels (Grade 1 – 5).
- Great for NAPLAN practice.
10. http://2kmand2kj.global2.vic.edu.au/
WHY?
- Blogging is an authentic way to teach literacy.
- Great way to discuss writing conventions and to reinforce
fluent reading.
- Students can learn from other students all around the
world by reading different class blogs.
11. http://www.ziptales.com/
WHY?
- A range of engaging and entertaining stories for all ages.
- There are three levels of stories to cater for a wide range or
readers.
- Follow up questions/activities etc make it a meaningful
literacy avenue for teaching comprehension.
12. http://www.woodlands-
junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy/index.htm
WHY?
- For something different, play a literacy game about a
particular reading or writing convention during your whole
class focus.
- Grammar and punctuation can be hard to teach, so using
online games is a good way to reinforce the skills.
13. http://www.flipsnack.com/
WHY?
- Turn a pdf document into an online flipbook to read and share with
others.
- Great to recognise student work and demonstrate good examples
of writing in a variety of genres.
- Embed your flipbook onto your blog.
Tip: When saving a document in Word or PowerPoint etc, save it as a
PDF by going to “Save As” and select “PDF”.
14. Explore the different websites and
activities and find something you
plan to use in your classroom this
week!
