Reading A-Z is an amazing website that has thousands of leveled
readers that you can download if you have a reasonably priced yearly
subscription. These books are printable
and can provide youth with an opportunity to practice reading and strengthen
proficiency and can also serve as source materials for clubs and themes that
you want to explore in your program. As
an additional perk there are new books highlighted on the website each month
adding to an ever-growing library. If
you haven’t checked out Reading A-Z we encourage you to do so at "Reading A-Z" Here are three ways you can use the materials
you find there in your afterschool program.
Use the leveled readers to reinforce reading skills. Whether the youth is a beginning reader or a
more advanced reader, you can find what you need on the website. Part of promoting literacy is giving youth
the opportunity to read a variety of books and A-Z has series, individual
fiction, and informational text as well.
Use the Leveled Reading Passages to promote fluency. If you decide to utilize the strategy of
repeated reading, these passages are perfect.
Repeated reading gives youth a passage to read, reread, and reread
again. This practice gives youth the
opportunity to practice all of those “commonly used words” in context. It is more relevant than simply practicing
flash cards and can support mastery of sight words as well.
Use the books as source material for planning an event or
theme. For example, A-Z has a number of
wonderful biographies including books about Cesar Chavez and Martin Luther
King, Junior. Using these books as
source material you can plan events that will celebrate the lives of these
leaders. Or you could use the books on
the Lewis and Clark expedition to carry out your Westward Movement theme. You could print a book for each of your staff
and a few copies as appropriate for youth, and you will be certain that you are
all on the same page.
Check out Reading A-Z and see what you think. Then let us know. We’d love to hear from you.
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