Back to school ELA:
The ability to understand something is called Comprehension. The main idea behind comprehension related questions in ELA assessments is to test students’ understanding of the reading passages rather than the individual parts.
There are certain aspects of reading comprehension, such as fluency and word recognition, which can be learnt easily very soon with little help. Several Comprehension books and comprehension worksheets are available for free practice both in printed and online formats. Students can also find many reading comprehension worksheets which helps them build their reading skills.
Apps:
ELA Library
Connect to the Ela Area Public Library on the go! With the Ela mobile app you can …-view Library hours and location -Check your account -Pay your Library fines -Search our Catalog -Place holds -Register for Programs and Events -Access our electronic resources for articles and news -Follow our tweets and Facebook postings
iTooch Middle School App
With more than 10,000 exercises, iTooch Middle School is a new and fun way of practicing and learning Mathematics and Language Arts for 6th, 7th or 8th graders. It is, by far, the largest collection of educational activities based on the US National Common Core Standards on the App Store.
Grammaropolis
Learning grammar has never been more fun! ” – School Library Journal “Bright, cheerful, and very entertaining ” – Tech & Learning Best Free Educational Apps of 2012 – Teachers With Apps Multiple Features in the Education App Store: What ‘s Hot, New & Noteworthy, and Apps for Elementary School (FOR SCHOOLS WITH VPP: PLEASE USE “GRAMMAROPOLIS – COMPLETE EDITION “)Grammaropolis is where grammar lives!
Books:
Common Core Standards for High School English Language Arts
Smart implementation of the Common Core State Standards requires both an overall understanding of the standards and a grasp of their implications for planning, teaching, and learning. This Quick-Start Guide provides a succinct, all-in-one look at * The content, structure, terminology, and emphases of the Common Core standards for English language arts and literacy at the high school level.
DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History
Are you interested in using Project Based Learning to revamp your lessons, but aren\’t sure how to get started? In DIY Project Based Learning in ELA and History, award-winning teacher and Edutopia blogger Heather Wolpert-Gawron makes it fun and easy!
