Elementary Literacy Resources

These literacy applications can be found by logging into Clever 

iStation  

iStation provides computer-based adaptive assessment and instruction in reading and writing. Students complete game-based lessons and activities led by animated characters while the program generates reports on their progress for teachers, parents and administrators. Grades K-6th

Tumblebooks

TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s e-books, available by subscription to Elementary Schools and Public Libraries around the world.TumbleBookLibrary includes our unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, national geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels – a student favorite! As well as Math Stories! Grades K-6th

Newsela

Newsela is an online news-as-literacy platform (and Chrome app) that features current, high-interest articles on everything from current events to myths and legends and from literature to science. Grades 2nd-6th

Axis 360

Axis 360 is a cloud-based resource that delivers ebooks and audiobooks to a selected device; Chromebook/laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet, and allows the user to access millions of titles for check out through our library memberships. Grades K-6th

Studysync 

StudySync is a complete ELA curriculum designed to meet the rigorous academic needs of today’s classroom. In print or online, StudySync is designed to engage every student. 6th grade only

Encyclopedia Britannica

Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum. Grades K-6th

Gale Databases

Gale provides original and curated content, as well as the modern research tools that are crucial in connecting libraries to learning, and learners to libraries.

 Here are the resources within Gale:

Kid InfoBits: for today's young learners, a content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use resource featuring age-appropriate content covering a broad range of educational topics. Grades K-5

Opposing Viewpoints In Context: for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today’s hottest social issues. the solution features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites 6th grade only

World History in Context: for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites 6th grade only

Science in Context: for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. The solution merges Gale's authoritative and continuously updated reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites 6th grade only

Biography in Context: for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people. It merges Gale's authoritative reference content (including Lives & Perspectives) with periodicals and multimedia. Also allowing users to search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender as well as keyword and full text. 6th grade only

Research in Context: Created specifically for middle-schoolers, it combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history. 6th grade only