RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
HELPFUL ENGLISH WEBSITES
GAMES
Learning activities for all ability levels to promote spelling, grammar, vocabulary and writing
FINDING A GOOD BOOK
These websites will help students find an interesting, inexpensive, appropriately-leveled novel.
COMPREHENSION PRACTICE
Current event articles written at various lexile levels with corresponding comprehension questions are available.
Learning activities for all ability levels to promote spelling, grammar, vocabulary and writing
- Spelling City
- Teacher Vision
- Sheppard Software
- Free Rice – For each answer you get right, they donate 10 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program.
FINDING A GOOD BOOK
These websites will help students find an interesting, inexpensive, appropriately-leveled novel.
- Lexile.com – Students can search for books at their level or check the level of a book.
- Goodreads – Read book recommendations from various people
- Scholastic – Order popular books for cheaper prices than traditional book stores. Check with your student’s teacher to see if they have an account so you can help them earn books for the classroom library.
COMPREHENSION PRACTICE
Current event articles written at various lexile levels with corresponding comprehension questions are available.
- Newsela - an Instructional Content Platform that supercharges reading engagement and learning in every subject.
Links to Great Articles
The Really Tough Stuff
SUPPORT
- 1in6.org - At least 1 in 6 men have been sexually abused or assaulted.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - DIAL: 1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line - if you are in crisis, reach out for help. Text REASON to 741741. It's free, available 24/7, and confidential.
- 13 Reasons Why site - resources and support connected to topics that have come up because of the book and the show.
- American Board of Preventative Medicine - link to a physician lookup for doctors who are board certified in addiction medicine.