Read Theory is a powerful educational tool that offers online reading activities for all ages and ability levels. Our custom web application adapts to students’ individual ability levels and presents them with thousands of skill building exercises that suit their needs.
Is ReadTheory any good?
I think ReadTheory is a great resource for any classroom. It cannot stand alone as the only reading instruction a student receives, but it is excellent independent practice. The passages are engaging and enjoyable. I cannot say enough about how much students enjoy checking their progress.
Is ReadTheory an app?
After just 20 minutes on ReadTheory, students generate enough data to populate their very own progress reports replete with insights about their unique reading abilities. This app requires an Internet connection and the developer can change the content of the app at any time.
Is read Theory free?
ReadTheory is an online reading comprehension assessment tool for students. It allows students to read narrative, informative, or informational literary passages and answer corresponding comprehension questions, while tracking student performance and reporting progress to teachers. It is free for all users.
How do you use ReadTheory?
Students navigate to ReadTheory.org in their internet browser.Students sign up.Students log in.Students go to the “My Teachers” page.Students enter YOUR email address -the one you use to log in to ReadTheory- in the space provided.Students click the “Send Invitation” button.
Is ReadTheory evidence based?
standardized test scores, and overall reading confidence and ability. Over 1100 professional educators were surveyed. Their responses provide strong evidence to suggest ReadTheory has had a positive effect on these three measures.
Why is ReadTheory good?
While it’s not a completely standalone reading program, ReadTheory makes differentiation easier for a classroom of students. It’s genuinely useful and time-saving, especially given the solid data teachers get on each student.
Is read Theory safe?
ReadTheory’s terms state they encrypt the transmission of all teachers’ and students’ personal information using security measures designed to protect the security, privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information against risks through the use of administrative, technological, and physical safeguards.
How good is CommonLit?
The resource is accessible on any internet-enabled device and offers a growing collection of literacy resources, questions, and tools for helping students improve their ELA skills. Overall, CommonLit is incredibly user friendly, and for a free resource, it offers a wealth of possibilities for the classroom.
Where can I practice reading comprehension?
Here are 11 free websites we think you’ll find useful for reading comprehension.
EnglishMaven. EnglishForEveryone.org. ReadTheory.org. ReadWorks. Lit2Go. East of the Web. UsingEnglish.com. Super Teacher Worksheets.
How can a 5th grader improve reading comprehension?
6 Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension
Have them read aloud. Provide books at the right level. Reread to build fluency. Talk to the teacher. Supplement their class reading. Talk about what they’re reading.
Is read Theory an intervention?
ReadTheory provides the basis for data-based targeted interventions to meet individual needs. As ReadTheory’s website says, “Differentiation is at the heart of what we do.”
How do I get better at reading Theory?
Take notes — Just like younger students, taking notes allows you to easily recall information you read previously. Study Vocabulary — A lot of reading comprehension comes from understanding the words written. The best way to learn new words is by studying vocabulary. Try things like a word of the day calendar.
Who created ReadTheory?
Tanner Hock – Founder, Editor – Read Theory | LinkedIn.
Can I add a co teacher to read Theory?
Students can add a co-teacher by going to the “My Teachers” page and inputting the teacher’s email. We don’t have a whole-class standards review (yet), so it does need to be reviewed one-by-one for now. Reach us at if you need us!
How do you get a read Theory login card?
Our system automatically sends teachers a copy of student usernames and passwords to their email address on file after they create new student accounts. Teachers will also receive new login cards whenever they reset a student’s password from within their teacher account.
