Tutor Resources
READ Ottawa Tutor Resource Portal
Previous recorded learning circles on various topics specific to READ Ottawa.(https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1UUiSM7RTUObCkWDraGNQjUvIGa5dkolN)
Phonic Worksheets & Information
Sources of printable phonic worksheets and information. Different types and levels are available.
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/18uEtgNGtHMUaZhp4J7wFsv9GO-QCWMhC/view?usp=sharing)
Reading Material by Age/Reading Level
EPIC
Make an account and you will get a book a day. Books also have an audio version.
(https://www.getepic.com/educators)
Tween Tribune
Read current event articles by grade level. Spanish translation available too.
(https://www.tweentribune.com)
Flashcards
Education.com
Has printable worksheets/flashcards on many topics.
(https://www.education.com/worksheets/reading-flash-cards)
Sightwords.com
Flashcards for common sight words.
(https://sightwords.com/pdfs/top_150_sight_words_flash_cards_1st_50_1up.pdf)
Mrs. Perkins’ Dolch Words
This site contains many activity sheets with Dolch words.
(https://mrsperkins.com)
Games
Reading Rockets
These games require some preparation but are fun and worthwhile.
(https://www.readingrockets.org/article/six-games-reading)
English as a First Language
ProLiteracy Education Network
Provides online course to tutors as well as techniques and strategies. There are also opportunities for learners to practice skills and prepare for tests.
(http://proliteracyednet.org/readottawa)
English as a Second Language
ESL resource with activities for workforce skills, adult ESL activities, and already prepared lesson plans.
English Guide
Resources for learning English, vocabulary, listening, references, grammar, etc.
(english-guide.org)
Picture Dictionary
A picture dictionary with sound.
(https://www.opdome.com)
USA Learns
Has video lessons, activities to learn English speaking, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar. Also has US citizenship and job skills resources.
(usalearns.org)
New to the United States and United States Citizenship
ProLiteracy Education Network
Preparing for United States Citizenship for tutors and learners.
(proliteracy.org/Professional-Development/Education-Network)
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Citizenship Resource Center
Has applications, legal resources, study guides and practice tests.
(uscis.gov/citizenship)
USA Learns Citizenship - U.S. Citizenship Course
A U.S. Citizenship course to help prepare for the citizenship or naturalization interview.
(usalearns.org/usa-learns-citizenship)
GED Preparation
Union Test Prep
Practice tests, study guides and flash cards.
(uniontestprep.com/ged)
GED Testing
Official website for the new GED. Provides practice questions and a tutorial for taking the test on a computer.
(ged.com)
Driver’s License
ePermit Test
Driver’s license practice test & driver’s education program.
(http://www.ePermitTest.com)
State of Michigan Official Site
Driver’s license and state ID services for non-English speaking or residents with a reading disability.
(michigan.gov)
DMV Practice Tests
This website has a free written practice test from the 2018 Michigan driver handbook.
(dmv-written-test.com)
Teaching Aids
Soft Schools
Math worksheets and games, grammar quizzes, phonics worksheets and games.
(softschools.com)