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Mrs. Michele Kulpit
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Literacy Resources

​Hello Everyone! 
 
We miss you and adore you all! This page was put together just for you! Pick and choose from exciting reading activities. Click on the provided link, which will lead you to the reading website. I have provided a brief description for each site. I hope you find these reading activities fun and exciting! And remember, you can always find a cozy place in your house to read your favorite books! 
 
Love,
Mrs. Kulpit
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Storyline Online
This link will bring you to well-known actors reading aloud many favorite books! Parents, there are some curriculum materials for each book, should you choose to use them.
https://www.storylineonline.net

Scholastic Learn at Home!
Day-by-day projects to keep you reading, thinking, and growing! A note from the editors of Scholastic Classroom Magazines: You can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own or with their families. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
 
Get Epic!
** For this site, you will need to use my login information. Parents, you will have to click around to find different areas you and your child can explore together. This site includes eBooks, learning videos, and quizzes. 
  1. Click “login”
  2. Choose students/educators
  3. Educator login, email: mkulpit@elmwoodfranklin.org, password: Elmwood
  4. Once logged in, along the top you will see a tab to explore, click “EXPLORE”
  5. You can simply explore the page or choose your desired grade level
https://www.getepic.com
 
“Simply Skilled in Second”
This wonderful and creative teacher has made a special space for home-learning. This is not just for second graders! These FREE, home-learning, reading and writing activities are for 1st through 4th graders! Once you click the link, you should see a very nice note that explains directions and will help you navigate through. In short, you will find videos of books being read aloud, a writing response activity for each book, etc.
https://simplyskilledinsecond.com/2020/03/home-learning-3-weeks-of-reading-and-writing-activities/
 
Reader’s Notebook!
This is a wonderful document put together by a teacher. She was so kind in sharing it to the education community! There are many fantastic ideas and will help your child create their own notebook for before, during, and after reading. 
Download Reader's Notebook

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