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)
Important Tutor Worksheets & Information
Sources of printable worksheets and information.
(https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HWrZRqQWnBHjnpdcAiI_O2RYyW7qzkGI?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)
Phonics
Learn to Read
Provides games, books, and movies for learning phonics.
(https://www.starfall.com/h/ltr-classic)
English as a First Language
Improve Comprehension
Free comprehension exercises for K-12
Math worksheets and games, grammar quizzes, phonics worksheets and games.
English as a Second Language
ESL resource with activities for workforce skills, adult ESL activities, and already prepared lesson plans.
Reading Material-pre ESL
Excellent curriculum with stories, pictures and lessons
(https://www.literacymn.org/sites/default/files/pre-beginning_esl_story_bank.pdf)
Reading Material ESL
Excellent curriculum with stories and lessons
(https://www.literacymn.org/sites/default/files/beginning_esl_story_bank.pdf)
English Guide
Resources for learning English, vocabulary, listening, references, grammar, etc.
(english-guide.org)
Improve Comprehension
Free comprehension exercises for K-12
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
David Cohen
This Channel will help you get your GED
(https://www.youtube.com/@mistercohensclass/channels)
Test Prep Champions
Free Youtube videos for GED test takers
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfyrcva57Cq9k8XWQsNPbGw)
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)