Google Read and Write (GRW)

2019 GRW/MS Presentation

This google slide will take you through each step, how to log in and ALL of the tools on the GRW toolbar. Feel free to click ahead to meet your needs. The videos below will also demonstrate these tools one by one.


Google Read and Write

  • This tool is available to ALL students

  • This tool works on all types of computers and doesn't require downloading of anything (It is a cloud based tool)

  • Supports Reading, Writing, Reading Comprehension and Language Acquisition

  • Tools worth noting that can be used right away:

    • Read Aloud

    • Speech to Text

    • Vocabulary tool that automatically provides definitions and pictures

    • Highlighting tool and organization supports

    • Picture Dictionary and Traditional Dictionary

Westerville City Student & Parent Guide to Read&Write for Google Chrome - Key Tools for Basic Usage

Visual Guide for Parent/Students

Visual breakdown of the tool bar, descriptions and additional links to Texthelp videos

Word Prediction and Read Aloud In GRW.webm

Video Demonstrating Read Aloud - As it reads out loud, it highlights words. Encourage your student to follow along with the reading to support reading fluency and comprehension. Speech to Text supports executive function and reading development.

Vocabulary Tool.webm

Video Demonstrating Vocabulary Tool - pairs visuals with words which is very helpful for reading comprehension and study strategies

Simplify and Highlight.webm

Video demonstrating simplify tool - great for supporting struggling readers and/or frontloading reading comprehension

PDF reader.webm

PDF Reader - now Orbitnote

Google Read and Write works on all documents (PDFS, Google Slides, Sheets and Documents)

This tool is an ADD ON. So, if your student has not used it before, they will need to add it. It is simple! Just go here and add it to your chrome.

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