Mrs. Julie Harlan » Reading Tools & Games

Reading Tools & Games

Naturally, the best way to improve and maintain your reading skills is to read for the fun of it. Of course, if you don't have a good book around, the next best thing is to have fun with words, and with reading. So check out these games.

 
Vocabulary.co.il 
Choose from several vocabulary games.
 
StarrMatica Figurative Language Baseball 
It's the bottom of the ninth and the visiting team is way ahead! It's up to you to save the game.
 
Fun Brain Reading 
Reading games for middle school students.
 
Basal Reader Word-O-Rama 
Earn points by showing off your vocabulary skills.
 
 

Science in Context 

Search any science topic to read more about it (see me for the password) 

ACT Practice Questions

Learning Styles Focus:   Know your self so you can grow your self!!

The Big 5 personality test measures a student's personality in 5 different, culturally-universal traits.  It's a good conversation starter, and I have found that it leads to a greater understanding of our own personal learning and communication styles.
 
Epic Class Code: sjk9572
 

Nat' Geo

 

NEWSELA

 

Tennessee Electronic Library : Just a great resource for so many things!
 
 
Scholastic is offering remote learning for students while they are out for the coronavirus. Choose different journeys each day! (Lower level resources are also available for younger siblings.)
 
(goal: 30+ min/day) Sign up for an ecard and gain access to a wealth of ebooks and audiobooks!
 
Not sure what to read? Check out these resources to help you find something you enjoy.
 
Interested in current events? Find videos and articles to keep you up to date.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A great resource for learning a new language