Reading Sites 

When it comes to websites geared towards reading they are an innumerable number to choose from.  I'm sure you all have ones that are your go to, my hope is to be able to add a few more to your go to list.

Newsela: From the site, "Newsela is an innovative way to build reading comprehension with nonfiction that's always relevant: daily news. It's easy and amazing." Every article on the site is written at 5 different reading levels, "Newsela makes it easy for an entire class to read the same content, but at a level that’s just right for each student."

Whooo’s Reading: An online reading log and tracking program, uses elements of gamification—personalization, goal setting, progress indicators, advancement, rewards and recognition—to entice kids to read more every day. From the site, "Motivate your students to read every night, encourage them to write for their audience of classmates, and assess their reading comprehension from your phone, tablet, or computer."

Tween Tribune: This news website was created by the Smithsonian; it is filled with teen-appropriate content on a variety of subjects including culture, animals, technology and tweens in the news. They have sections for K-4, 5-6 and beyond, they also have a Spanish section!

Wonderopolis: You don’t always need flashy content or distracting games to engage kids—sometimes a simple change in topics does the trick. Wonderopolis attracts kids with offbeat topics like, “Is Biting Your Nails Bad For You?” or “What Makes the Ocean Blue When Water is Clear?” All the articles are accompanied by videos, pictures, vocabulary lists and quizzes.