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Getting Started with ReadWorks
Our Article-A-Day routine makes it easy and fun to build background knowledge, vocabulary, and reading stamina! All you need is 10-20 minutes each day for the routine. Students will gain the most by reading 4 or more articles from an Article-A-Day set each week.
Get started with four easy steps:
Get started with four easy steps:
Create your FREE ReadWorks account
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Create a class and share your class code with students.
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Assign the Reading Mindset Snapshot before and after the program to see growth!
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Assign your first week of Article-A-Day and
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How To Do The Article-A-Day Daily Routine
STEP 1: Set the purpose for the routine. "Words are where humans store knowledge. So we will build our knowledge by reading these articles. We will also increase our vocabulary, improve our reading stamina, and enjoy reading every day."
STEP 2: Students read or listen to an article. ReadWorks has curated weekly sets of nonfiction articles. All of the articles for the week are related by topic. If students cannot read independently, they can listen to the audio or you can read the article aloud.
STEP 3: The Book of Knowledge. Students write or type two or three things that they learned from the article and would like to remember in their Books of Knowledge. If students cannot write yet, they can draw their responses.
STEP 4: Share knowledge! Simply ask a few students to share what they learned from reading. Record this info in your Class Book of Knowledge.
STEP 2: Students read or listen to an article. ReadWorks has curated weekly sets of nonfiction articles. All of the articles for the week are related by topic. If students cannot read independently, they can listen to the audio or you can read the article aloud.
STEP 3: The Book of Knowledge. Students write or type two or three things that they learned from the article and would like to remember in their Books of Knowledge. If students cannot write yet, they can draw their responses.
STEP 4: Share knowledge! Simply ask a few students to share what they learned from reading. Record this info in your Class Book of Knowledge.
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Dive Deeper into Article-A-Day
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support english language learners
For Article-A-Day assignments and the Reading Mindset Snapshot, a teacher can turn on ELL and Extra Supports in Class Admin, and individual students will always receive:
- The directions for Article-A-Day translated and read aloud by a fluent reader in the language you set for them (including English) and sentence frames in the Book of Knowledge.
- The Reading Mindset Snapshot translated and read aloud by a fluent reader in the language you set for them (including English).
- English audio versions of every text.
turn on audio for students
While all of ReadWorks texts have text-to-speech, many have human-voice audio as an option for students to hear a text read aloud by a fluent reader. An educator can assign audio to their whole class, groups of students, or individual students. Then students can choose whether or not they use the human-voice audio.
With both text-to-speech and human-voice audio options, students can choose the playback speed, opting to slow down or speed up the audio.
With both text-to-speech and human-voice audio options, students can choose the playback speed, opting to slow down or speed up the audio.
FAQ
where can i find my class code?
1. You should first be logged into your teacher account. Click on 'Class Admin' in the upper navigation bar.
2. Find your class code and give it to the students in your class.
If you only have one class on ReadWorks, clicking on "Class Admin" will bring you directly to your class roster. You can find your class code by looking in the "How to get students to their assignments" box on the right-hand side.
what is a student's password?
The default password for all students is: 1234
how do i reset a students password?
1. Click on 'Class Admin' in the upper navigation bar.
2. Select your class.
3. Click 'Reset' next to your student's name.
4. Input the student's new password and then press 'Submit.'
what are student tools?
These tools are always available for students to use and can be accessed in the student toolbar.
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Distraction free allows students to expand the text, removing the clutter from their screen to focus on the text and questions. This is especially useful for students who are using a smaller screen to access ReadWorks.
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Text magnification allows students to enlarge text. There are three text size options, which can be especially beneficial for students with visual needs.
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Split screen makes it easy for students to read and answer questions side-by-side. By clicking the split screen button, students can focus more on digging into the text and less on trying to remember what they read.
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The guided reading strip helps students track and focus on one line of text at a time. Students can choose if and when they want to use the guided reading strip.
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Paragraph numbers can be added for students and teachers to refer back to a specific paragraph when answering questions or citing evidence.
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How do i sign up and create a class?
1. Create your profile:
2. Share your role:
3. Share where you'll be using ReadWorks:
4. Select "Create a New Class"
5. Name your class:
6. Select "Invite with Roster":
7. Create student list and share your class code with students:
how do i assign the reading mindset snapshot?
In "Assignments and Progress" select "Reading Mindset Snapshot"
Select "Schedule" and choose a date
Other Questions?
We're here to help!
Email Becca Vaughn at [email protected] if you have questions about using ReadWorks in your program.
Email Becca Vaughn at [email protected] if you have questions about using ReadWorks in your program.
