G. Use available technology to reinforce and support the reading process
 

Between the Lions:  Exploring Short-Vowel Sounds
This lesson will enhance students' skills in identifying short-vowel sounds and words that contain a short-vowel sound.

Reading Everywhere with Dr. Seuss
Create a class book using PowerPoint.

Chapter Books in First Grade
This activity will promote the listening skills of the students and provide an exciting way to record a record of a chapter book.

Magic E: Decoding/Encoding with CVC & CVCe
Engage students in activities using CVC and CVCe words.  A computer is used in the assessment process.
 

iKnowthat.com:  Online Multimedia Educational Games for Kids in Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Grades. Requires Shockwave Player from Macromedia, Inc.

Ranger Rick:  Ranger Ricks' online magazine provides cross-curricular activities

Kids' Corner:  Beatrix Potter stories online

Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs):
(E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding)

E/B: Identify key characters through gesturing or with key words when given an oral prompt; D: Identify key characters, setting, and main events with spoken or written words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Identify key characters, setting, and main events with spoken or written words, phrases, and more complex sentences.
E/B: Represent key characters, setting, and main events nonverbally (i.e. pictures or gestures) or with spoken one-to-two word responses.
E/B: Respond to simple questions about characters and setting nonverbally (i.e. pictures or gestures) or with spoken one-to-two word responses.
E/B: Describe key characters, setting, and important events with spoken words or phrases; D: Describe key characters, setting, and main events with spoken or written words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Describe key characters, setting, and main events with spoken or written words, phrases, and more complex sentences.
E/B: Answer simple questions about characters, setting, and main events with spoken words or phrases; D: Answer more detailed questions about story with spoken or written words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Answer more complex questions about story with spoken or written words, phrases, and more complex sentences.
E/B: Retell beginning, middle, and end of story nonverbally (i.e. pictures or gestures) or with spoken simple words or phrases; D: Retell beginning, middle, and end of story with spoken or written words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Retell beginning, middle, and end of story with spoken or written words, phrases, and more complex sentences.

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