SORA Staff

Sora: Your Digital Reading Companion for the Classroom

Sora is an interactive reading app that gives students access to a vast library of ebooks and audiobooks. It enhances the reading experience with features like note-taking, dictionary access, and progress tracking. Sora is designed to engage students in reading and provide teachers with insights into student progress. Whether you're teaching in-person or remotely, Sora makes digital reading easier and more accessible.

Why Use Sora?

• Access to a Vast Digital Library
  Sora provides students with access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, including fiction, nonfiction, and educational resources. Students can read or listen to books anytime, anywhere, using the Sora app on their devices.

• Engage Students with Personalized Reading
  Help students find books that interest them by browsing categories or searching by topic. Sora’s intuitive interface encourages students to read more and discover new titles they love.

• Track Student Progress
  Teachers can monitor student reading habits, track how much time students spend on books, and even see which titles are most popular. This allows you to provide individualized support and foster a love for reading.

• Support Multiple Reading Levels
  Sora offers books across a range of reading levels, making it easy to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all students.

Key Features for Teachers

1. Access a Curated Digital Library

• Sora gives students and teachers access to ebooks and audiobooks from your school’s digital collection. You can explore genres, subjects, and age-appropriate content to support reading in your classroom.

2. Progress Tracking and Analytics

• Track student reading progress, including time spent reading, number of books completed, and detailed statistics for each student. Use these insights to encourage reading or provide additional support where needed.

3. Personalize Reading Recommendations

• Recommend specific books to individual students or entire classes based on their interests, reading level, or upcoming assignments. Sora’s search filters make it easy to find the right titles for every student.

4. Reading Tools for Students

• Students can highlight text, take notes, and look up definitions using the built-in dictionary. These tools help students stay engaged with the material and improve comprehension.

5. Sync Across Devices

• Sora syncs student progress across all devices, allowing students to start a book at school and continue reading at home, on their phone, tablet, or laptop.

How to Get Started with Sora for Teachers

1. Sign In to Sora

• Visit SoraApp.com or download the Sora app on your device. Sign in using your school credentials provided by your district.

2. Explore the Library

• Once signed in, explore the curated library of ebooks and audiobooks available to your students. Use filters to search by genre, reading level, or subject to find the perfect resources for your class.

3. Assign Books to Students

• Assign specific titles to individual students or groups. You can also create reading lists for your class by recommending certain books based on your lesson plans or upcoming topics.

4. Monitor Student Reading

• Track how much time students spend reading, see which books are most popular, and get insights into individual reading progress. Use this data to encourage students to read more and provide extra support where needed.

5. Use Sora’s Reading Tools

• Teach students how to use Sora’s built-in tools like highlighting, note-taking, and dictionary features. These tools are great for reading comprehension activities and helping students engage more deeply with texts.

Best Practices for Teachers Using Sora

1. Assign Reading Lists Based on Student Interests

• Personalize reading recommendations by assigning books based on student interests or curriculum needs. This helps engage reluctant readers and keeps students motivated to complete assignments.

2. Use Audiobooks for Struggling Readers

• Audiobooks in Sora are great for students who struggle with reading or who benefit from hearing the text as they follow along. Encourage students to use the audiobook feature to improve comprehension.

3. Create Classroom Reading Challenges

• Motivate your students with reading challenges! Set goals for the number of books read, pages completed, or time spent reading. Sora’s tracking features make it easy to measure student progress and celebrate their achievements.

4. Integrate Sora with Classroom Activities

• Use Sora for literature circles, book reports, or reading comprehension exercises. You can have students highlight important passages, take notes on key themes, or define new vocabulary using Sora’s tools.

5. Differentiate Instruction

• Sora makes it easy to differentiate reading assignments based on student needs. Assign different books to groups of students based on their reading level or provide additional resources to support struggling readers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How can I track student progress in Sora?

• Go to the teacher dashboard in Sora, where you can view detailed analytics on how much time students spend reading, how many books they’ve completed, and their reading habits.

2. Can I assign specific books to students?

• Yes! You can assign books directly to individual students or groups. Simply browse the library, select a book, and assign it to the appropriate students.

3. How do I access Sora’s audiobooks?

• Audiobooks are available directly in the Sora library. Students can stream or download audiobooks and listen on any device. Audiobooks are a great resource for students who benefit from audio support.

4. Can students access Sora from home?

• Absolutely. Sora is accessible from any internet-connected device. Students can use their school login to access their digital library from home, making it easy to keep up with reading assignments.

5. How can I help students struggling with reading comprehension?

• Encourage students to use Sora’s tools like highlighting and note-taking. They can also look up unfamiliar words in the built-in dictionary or listen to audiobooks for additional support.

Ready to Get Started with Sora?

Sora makes reading more engaging and accessible for students of all reading levels. Start using Sora today to enhance your classroom’s reading experience and foster a love of reading in your students.

Get Started with Sora