Chargualaf IRA Effective Literacy Website #3: LearnZillion.com

LearnZillion (https://www.learnzillion.com) is a site for teachers to utilize with their students.  The site's resources were developed by a group of expert teachers and focuses on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).  Being that our nation is moving towards the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and so is our Government, it is a perfect site for us public school teachers.

The co-founder Eric Westendorf first started up a website of resources when he was a Principal in Washington, D.C.  He wanted to find a way for teachers to be able to teach a standard multiple times without having to "reinvent the wheel" each time.  With this in mind, he worked with a few teachers and created screencasts of CCSS lessons.  He soon found out that the website not only helped teachers to create a "powerful learning experience", but the site also helped parents and students as well. 

LearnZillion provides FREE CCSS Math and ELA resources from grades 2-12.  Teachers may create Classes on the site, provide passwords to their students and allow students access to videos and quizzes assigned to their class. 

As you navigate through the site and get to the appropriate content for you class, you will see the available resources.  These resources come with the standard(s) listed so you don't have to figure out what standard to use it for.  The following example is of a 5th grade Reading Literature (RL) resource. 

Each resource is also followed by available downloads or printables you may need (if any).  The above poem, "A Patch of Old Snow" is followed by Read-aloud video, an Anchor Text and a Printable assessment.

There are a vast amount of resources on the site that is sure to enhance student learning.  I am sure all teachers and students will be able to benefit from the available resources.  As teachers become more familiar with the site, it is without a doubt that they will find just about everything they need and turn to the site time and time again.