English Practice

Choose one activity from the below options to do each day to gain practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Do a different activity each day for 30 minutes.

READING

​GRADES K-2:

• Raz-Kids - For elementary students, listen to a book read to you, then read the book and answer the questions. (www.raz-kids.com)
• International Children's Library - Access a digital library of children's books from around the world.  (en.childrenslibrary.org)
• Unite for Literacy - Listen to books read aloud and follow along. (www.uniteforliteracy.com)​

GRADES 3-12:

• NewsELA - Choose an article to read and answer the comprehension questions. (www.newsela.com)
• Common Lit - Read a passage and answer the questions. (www.commonlit.org)
• Read Theory - Take the assessment and then read a passage and answer the comprehension questions. (www.readtheory.org)
• Khan Academy - Gain extra instruction in any subject (www.khanacademy.org)

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​WRITING

• Daily Journal - We are in a historical time right now and keeping an account of what we are experiencing is important. Answer a question for each day. You can handwrite your responses, type your response, or even create a digital journal using Book Creator to add pictures or videos. (www.barbertonschoolsesl.weebly.com/assignments/journal-writing)
• Book Creator - Create your own story, share it, and read it aloud! (www.bookcreator.com)
• Story Board - Create a story board that summarizes a story you read. (www.storyboardthat.com)
• Writable - Many activities to choose from for grades 3-12 (www.writable.com/practice)
• Live Worksheets - Complete a worksheet and check your work after completing www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)
• No Red Ink - Complete activities to improve your writing and grammar (www.noredink.com)​

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LISTENING & SPEAKING

• Duo Lingo - Listen to the pronunciation and then practice speaking. (www.duolingo.com)
• ESL Listening Lab - Listening activities that are best for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students. (www.esl-lab.com)
• Virtual Reality - Watch video documentaries which share about the lives of people across the world. Discuss what you saw with someone. (www.with.in)

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