International Literacy Association Newsletter Weekly Project: Effective Literacy Website #5

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O’lan Genevieve Rodillas      
ED-638-40 Tinalo 2021
International Literacy Association Newsletter Weekly Project: Effective Literacy Website #5
Dr. M. Rivera

            For my fifth effective literacy website, I have chosen All Things Topics (https://www.allthingstopics.com/.) This website was something that I came across as I was searching for reading material for a student who has completed their assignment.
            Just some background information on the website, it is run by a Canadian ESL Educator named Robert. His background in ESL Education is extensive with experience teaching in various countries and learning different languages.
            All Things Topics is a website that contains ESL Worksheets and videos from any topic. Upon visiting the website, its layout is simple and you can start your search of worksheets on the left side of the website. Aside from free downloadable worksheets, the website also offers audios and videos to accompany the worksheets. There are a few lesson plans and activities as well offered on the various topics.
            To review one of the worksheets that I have used, it contained a reading handout, a set of questions to check for comprehension and a writing activity. As I look through some of the other materials, I am sure that I will find other materials that would fit something in my classes. The website is very diverse as with its name “All Things Topics” and it lives up to it. 
            Overall, this website is useful as it contains a wide variety of ESL literacy worksheets and resources on various topics. The website can use a little clean up as things are all over the place. Despite the case, I would still recommend this as place for teachers to check out if they are in need of resources.


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