Teaching Core Vocabulary Analysis

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Strategies for Teaching Core Vocabulary Throughout the School Day- by Kathryn Helland and Rachael Smolen---Discusses how vocabulary should be a part of the individuals using AAC daily learning and what strategies teachers or parents can use to help. https://www.closingthegap.com/solutions/articles/2179

Sites for Virtual Tour:

Reading Rockets- Allows users to pick one of the big 5 ideas in reading and strategies to use to help children experience success in those areas. It also has a section in special education and a site for educators to compare the effectiveness of different reading programs. http://www.readingrockets.org
ReadWriteThink- Read Write Think can be used as a resource for teachers and also provides interactive sites for students to practice comprehension, reading fluency, phonological awareness, and other reading skills. It also provides a tab for parents to
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The software is priced at $46.00

Click to Read: (Level: Secondary) by Aimee Solutions. This program can be used for enhancing vocabulary and comprehension. Price: $59.99

Accessible Literacy Learning (ALL) Reading Program Software: (Level: Elementary) The ALL Reading Program is used for teaching reading skills to student who are nonverbal. The software can be used with touch, eyegaze, and scanning devices. If the buyer is unsure, the software offers a free trial. Price: $79.99

Ipad/Ipod apps:

Access Language Arts iPad app: (level-Elementary) The access language arts app allows students to get practice recognizing vocabulary, reading the story, and retelling the story through questions. Price: $39.99
Darwin Reader for Android: (Level-secondary) The Darwin Reader allows readers to read text and listen to audio books while at home or vacation. The app is designed for students with vision impairments. Price:

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