Read & Write
Read & Write
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Provides text to speech, proofreading, predictive text, along with picture and talking dictionary.
This tool is a part of a suite of tools that can be used to help in Universal Design, Informational Design, as well as thinking about accessibility for all students.
Use pK-12
PD Supported
Vetted & Paid
Content Agnostic
UDL & Accessibility
Multilingual Learners
What is Read&Write All About?
What is Read&Write All About?
Curricular Uses, Resources, & Tutorials
Curricular Uses, Resources, & Tutorials
Read&Write is a software toolbar that helps students create and access content with the literacy support features needed to engage with a personalized learning experience - helping every member of the class meet their full potential. Literacy features help English Language Learners.
Great for all subjects across the curriculum, Read&Write offers support with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work. See a student facing tutorial video to the right.
For more videos, check out Texthelp's YouTube Channel, the developer of the Read&Write Chrome Extension.
See the playlist below for quick tips and tricks on all the features in Read&Write. These would be great refreshers for you, the teacher, but could also be good when doing student conferences with teachers to show how this tool could help them specifically.
Learn more about features and tips for using Read&Write for Google Chrome™ These videos are all 2 minutes or less. See the list to the right.
1. Overview Video
2. Text to Speech
3. Check-it
4. Prediction
5. Dictionary & Picture Dictionary
6. Screenshot Reader
7. Audio Maker
8. Screen Masking
9. Speech Input Overview
10. Translator
11. Collect Highlights
12. Vocabulary
13. Simplify
14. Practice Reading Aloud
15. Voice notes
16. Using in Multiple Languages
17. Using During Assessments
18. Read&Write in Canvas
19. Read&Write in Seesaw
Learn How to Install Read&Write:
Shoutout to Whitford's own Kristine Napper, who has taught ELD to grades 6-8 in Beaverton, Oregon since 2007. Kristine is passionate about finding creative ways to meet individual needs, and making rigorous education accessible to all students. See these short videos on the following Read&Write topics:
How To Install Read&Write
Reading help with Read&Write
Writing help with Read&Write
Other Stuff You Can Do with Read&Write
Additional Read&Write Tutorials
Supporting English Language Learners
Google Read&Write removes barriers from students and allows them to bring their full language portfolio to make meaning from readings. It allows teachers to maintain access to rigorous content.
Offers instant translation on selected words.
Offers read-aloud of selected text on any website. Bonus: works on selected text within Google Docs, which Google Translate extension does not.
Premium features include instant dictionary definitions, picture dictionary, and other reading assistance tools including highlighting and automated vocabulary-list builder.
Important Considerations
We need to promote English language acquisition as well as maintaining and developing the home language.
As much as possible, students should have control over how to use their languages to make meaning in class and show meaning in assignments.
Training & Support
Training & Support
Have questions or need support?
Technical issues: Submit a Help Desk Ticket or reach out to Deb Nystrom.
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