Reading & Literacy Resources

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Authorfy (www.authorfy.com) Free to join, contains several videos of authors reading from their books, creative writing challenges and much more.

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Book List (https://bit.ly/3b6O8oY) A searchable list of over 200 books that are popular at Glenthorne. Unless otherwise stated, all books are suitable for ages 11+.

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Booklings Chat (www.soundcloud.com/booklingschat) Hear Glenthorne students interview 30 different authors when they visited the school.

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BookTrust Book Finder (www.booktrust.org.uk Click “Books & Reading” then “Book Finder”) Great resource on finding books on a wide variety of genres.

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British Library (https://bit.ly/33tLmas) Make your own mini book with instructions from the British Library.

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English Media Centre (https://bit.ly/2xInjsE) Free Home Learning Pack for Key Stage 3 students.

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Goodreads (www.goodreads.com) Free to join, students can write their own reviews of books they

have read, find book lists, take part in quizzes and discover new books to read.

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Grammar Cereal (www.classroomcereal.com) Practice your grammar with downloadable short stories.

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NPR Comic on Coronavirus: (https://n.pr/33s261Q) A short comic book and 3 minute
podcast for kids that will help dispel fears, bust myths and reduce panic surrounding the coronavirus.

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Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org) Project Gutenberg offers over 50,000 free e-books in various formats.

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Reading Zone (www.readingzone.com) Book reviews, competitions and activities for all ages.

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Reading Realm (www.thereadingrealm.co.uk) Creative writing resources that can be used

with a free app.

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Scholastic Learn at Home (https://bit.ly/33rFZss) Four new learning experiences posted every

day for a wide range of ages.

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Toppsta (www.toppsta.com) Giveaways and hundreds of book reviews and activities for a wide

variety of ages.