resources

akron-summit county public library
www.akronlibrary.org/


book lists by grade, genre, gender
Elmhurst Public Library (Illinios) book lists
http://elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/Kids/BooklistsforKids.php


four-blocks literacy model
model of literacy instruction that includes guided reading, SSR, word study & writing
www.four-blocks.com/


just one more book
reviews of popular children's literature
www.justonemorebook.com/About/


literacy connections: teaching literacy skills and a love of reading
www.literacyconnections.com/index.php


multicultural literacy
resource for finding and evaluating multicultural literature.
www.multiculturaliterature.weebly.com


poetry
many themed poems available for use
click here


read-write-think 
resources for teaching literacy
www.readwritethink.org/


scholastic - for teachers
www2.scholastic.com/browse/home.jsp


scholastic - for parents
www2.scholastic.com/browse/parentsHome.jsp


the reading lady
resources for teaching literacy from a national board certified literacy coach
readinglady.com 


wordle 
create graphics using text
wordle.net