Monday, January 13, 2020

Effective Literacy Website #6 Exploration

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           Reading Bear is an online free program that teaches beginning readers vocabulary and concepts while systematically introducing all the main phonetic patterns of written English. Presentations are displayed as a video or interactive slide show. There is a total of 50 presentations that touch on phonics and it is all free.
            Each presentation introduces phonics rules. There are even different versions of each presentation. Full versions sound out words slowly and quickly, then blend it slowly and then quickly. As sounds are pronounced, the letters are highlighted. Photos and sentences are followed shortly after.
            One great thing about Reading Bear is that the website is ad-free. Many website ads can be a distraction to people, especially to students. Reading Bear images are donated by Shutterstock.
            As I watched presentations on vowel sounds, I quickly realized how much I liked the presentations. The audio flashcards were my favorite feature. It’s interactive and the voice used when pronouncing words and sounds is very friendly. The photos aren’t all kid friendly, but they are realistic.
            This website would be beneficial to students, teachers, and ELL adults. I’d recommend this website to colleagues and ELL teachers and students. I’m sure they’d appreciate this free resource.


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