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Taking the “ILL” out of Literacy
10 Evidence-based Strategies to
Improve Reading
Christopher R. Bugaj, M.A. CCC-SLP
Melissa A. Bugaj, M.A. SpEd

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Christopher Bugaj, MA CCC-SLP
attipscast@gmail.com
attipscast.com
tinyurl.com/attipscast
@attipscast
Facebook Site:
http://bit.ly/atbookfb
For More Info:
http://iste.org/chewat

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Melissa Bugaj, M.A. SpEd
nightlightstories@gmail.com
nightlightstories.net
@nightlight08
For More Info: Facebook Site:
http://bit.ly/flyingbooksitunes http://bit.ly/nightlightstoriesfb

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1 – Listen to Audio Stories
Tools
- Nightlightstories.net
- Barefoot Books Podcast
- Librivox.org
- Podiobooks.com
- The Radio Adventures
of Dr. Floyd
Evidence
http://bit.ly/audiostoriesimprovereading

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2 - Comics
Examples of Free Tools
- Bitstrips.com
- Pixton.com
- MakeBeliefsComix.com
- ToonDoo.com
Evidence
- http://bit.ly/comics4reading
- http://bit.ly/comics4literacy

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3 – Reading for Function
Tools
– Recipes
– Labels
– Grocery Lists
– Directions
– Community Signs
Evidence
• Activity Published by National
Council of Teachers of English -
http://bit.ly/communityreading

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4 – Multimedia Slideshows
Examples of Free Tools
• TarHeel Reader • Google Presentations
• Britely.com • BookBuilder by CAST
• PhotoAlbum Feature of • MindMeister.com
PowerPoint • SlideRocket.com
• Vuvox.com • Prezi.com
• Movie Maker
Evidence
• Teach Psych Article:
http://bit.ly/teachpsychpdf

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5 – Text to Speech (bi-modal reading)
Examples of Free Tools
– Vozme.com
– Readplease.com
– Natural Reader
– WordTalk.org Add-in
– Voice Over on iOS
Evidence
• List of Research Articles
Supporting the Use of TTS:
http://bit.ly/ttsresearchfromcast

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6 – Audio Recording Own Reading
Tools
– Audacity
– Vocaroo.com
– Recordmp3.org
– Sound Recorder
in Windows
– Flying Books App
– Voice Memo Apps
Evidence
http://bit.ly/createtalkingbooksresearch

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7 – Chart One’s OWN Progress
Tools
- http://biblionasium.com
- Blogs / Journals
- Spreadsheets
(Indirect) Evidence –
Article from Scholastic about the
benefits of “Reading for Pleasure”
http://bit.ly/reading4pleasurearticle

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8 – Prescribed Television
Examples of Free Tools
– WordGirl
– Super Why
– Word World
– Sesame Street
– The Electric Company
Evidence
http://bit.ly/futureofchildren

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9 – Turn the Captions On!
Examples of Free Tools
– Closed Caption Feature of TV, YouTube, etc.
Evidence
• http://bit.ly/captionresearch
• http://bit.ly/captionsdiigo

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10 – “Frill”-less Apps
Examples of Free Tools
- Flying Books App
Evidence
• http://bit.ly/printvsebookresearch
• Our own kids’ experience