Five for Friday and Technology in Reading Linky

I was trying to think of five things from this week.

You know it's summer when that is hard to do.

I'll try my best!

1.  There is a great summer linky going on at

i Teach 1:1 and Learning to the Core.

This week everyone is sharing ways to

integrate technology into reading.

One online program I used all last year was

Tween Tribune.

 

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This site has articles on current events that are interesting to kids.

You will find 4 different reading levels

and there are even articles in Spanish.

Tween Tribune was used as homework.

My students logged in, read an article and responded.

I was able to give them the assignment right

on the site.

Each morning I got on and read their responses.

I could also respond back to them.

It's a really easy site to use and a lot

of my kids enjoyed this assignment.

 

2.  People that know me well, know that I'm not much

into the classroom decorating thing.

But this past year, after reading so many blogs,

I started a color scheme in my room.

 I was very excited when I found these magnets at Target.

My colors are black, turquoise, purple and green.

I like that the colors are in the pack

along with some similar colors. 

 

3.  A NEW LINKY

Next Wednesday, I'm starting a new linky with

Matt at Digital: Divide and Conquer.

I hope you will check back and link up with us.

It's going to be one that everyone can use!

 

4.  Do you find it hard to keep on the lastest news?

Here is something for you!

 

 

This is the description on the website:

theSkimm is the daily newsletter that simplifies the headlines for the educated professional who knows enough to know she needs more. We do the reading for you and explain it with fresh editorial content, breaking down what you need to know to start the conversation.

 

I wake up in the morning, read this email

and feel I know the basics of what is happening in the world.

Then, at night when the girls go to sleep,

I can find out more info if I need it.

 

5.  BLOGLOVIN'

Don't forget to follow me on Bloglovin'.

 

Have a great weekend and

don't forget to come back on Wednesday!