Reading/Writing Resources
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| AwesomeStories.com | More than 5,000 stories on a variety of topics including STEM and language arts, with accompanying teaching materials. (Best for intermediate to advanced learners). |
| BusyTeacher.org – Editing By PrimaryLeap | Edit existing sentences for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. |
| BusyTeacher.org – Punctuation Crossword Puzzle By Belinda | Fun way to introduce the different types of punctuation. |
| BusyTeacher.org – Writing Based on a Model By Ursula Viessa | Worksheet scaffolds student’s writing by working from a model and ultimately, asking student to produce his/her own writing. |
| Dave’s ESL Cafe | Great place to brush up on grammar constructions and rationale. |
| ESLGold.com – Writing Prompts | Collection of interesting writing prompts “Describe…/What would you do if…/Tell me how to…, etc.” |
| Library Book Suggestions for ESOL Students | ESOL book suggestions by level compiled by Librarian and LitNet tutor Vicky Cooper. |
| Purdue’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) | The OWL is an online writing resource offering help from grammar and punctuation to research and citation for more advanced writers. |
| Reading Skills for Today’s Adults | An online collection of leveled readings that can be used in tutoring sessions and for independent learning. |
| Stickyball.net – Writing Lessons | Broad collection of ready-made writing lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners. |
| ThePunctuationGuide.com | A comprehensive guide to American punctuation. |