Quick Links:
Leander LaunchPad - The LaunchPad will give you access to school resources. The link will lead you to directions to access the LaunchPad. This is also where students can get access to iStation!
Deer Creek Elementary Library - Links and log-in information to access books, websites, and school approved resources
Epic - Link also in Google Classroom with Class Code
Virtual Library - Links to books on a Google Slideshow
Reading Resources
21 Questions to Ask Your Child About a Book
Encouraging your child to read at home on a regular basis and also talking with your child about what he/she is reading is a wonderful way to connect as well as to help your child continue to grow as a reader!
High Frequency Words:
These are now attached to the inside of their take home folder. If your child can read and spell these words automatically, they will be set up for great success in the future. Find some time to make flash cards or read and spell the list little by little at home. If you lose them here is the digital copy. 500 High Frequency Words
Book Recommendations:
DRA 50 https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/dra-50
DRA 60 https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/dra-60
Anything higher than this probably isn't appropriate. If you want to search 70, make sure you screen or pre-read the books just in case! Deep analysis and comprehension questions are a way to stretch without raising the book level.
FIND THOSE HERE High Level Thinking Comprehension
Book Leveling Websites/Apps:
Some parents want to check and see if the book their child is reading is challenging enough. Go to these websites and type in the title (some let you scan the barcode). It will give you the level. If not, try googling the title + reading level DRA.
Book Wizard - free but only if published by scholastic
Literacy Leveler - App - this one does cost.
Lexile Level Book Search - this is Lexile. It does convert to DRA.
Here is a chart -> Reading Level Conversion Chart
Blog - What Reading Level is This? - This is a great blog with many resources and it explains the website above.
Outside resources and workbooks: