Online Tutor Resources

OC READ Literacy Collection at OCPL

More than 500 new adult literacy books have been added to the regular OC Public Libraries circulating collection!

Unlike the materials in the literacy centers (which are still available for tutors and learners to check out via the “honors system”) these new titles are part of the regular OC Public Libraries catalog. That means they can be searched, checked out, requested, or reserved just like any other book in the library!

To find books in the literacy collection, go the OCPL catalog and search for OC READ in the search field to browse. Narrow your search by using the “Limit Search Results” function on the left-hand side.

Reading Materials

The Change Agent

The Change Agent is a biannual magazine with articles written by adult literacy learners. Each article includes the option for audio playback. Ask your literacy coordinator for the username and password for access and information on how to submit articles.

CommonLit

CommonLit’s library is free to access without creating an account. Their library includes online books and short stories that can be filtered by genre, grade levels 3-12, and theme. Activities are included with each story and ranges from guiding questions, assessment questions, and discussion...

ESL Bits

ESL Bits is a database of short stories, complete novels, classics, and articles. Each reading includes the option for audio playback at customized speeds.

Lyrics Training

Lyrics Training is a website and application for Android and Apple users that helps with learning languages and reading through music. Learners can choose from their vast selection of popular songs and read the lyrics as the song is playing. Users play games where they fill in the blanks to song...

News for You

News for You is a weekly newspaper for adult literacy students. Each article includes the option for audio playback and a weekly teacher’s guide with access to exercises, vocabulary, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. Ask OC Read staff for the website password.

Southwest ABE: Reading Skills for Today’s Adults

Southwest ABE is a database of short readings organized by reading level. It includes reading comprehension questions for each passage, options for audio playback at different speeds, and a timer for fluency practice.

TrueFlix

TrueFlix offers multimedia on nonfiction subject matter. Most books and articles include playback audio to follow along and activities to demonstrate comprehension and vocabulary. Log in to the website using your OC Public Libraries card.

Videos

Partners in Reading

Partners in Reading offers a selection of tutoring session videos that demonstrate literacy concepts such as phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Tutor Ready Writing

Tutor Ready Writing, by LiteracyWorks, offers a selection of tutoring session videos that demonstrate writing instruction. Videos are available on the writing process, pre-writing, drafting, responding and revising, editing, mechanics, and LEA (language experience approach).

Worksheets & Games

ISL Collective

ISL Collective includes worksheets that can be filtered according to subject, level and areas of need such as grammar, vocabulary, parts of speech, and tenses.

Lanternfish ESL

Lanternfish ESL offers word games, printable worksheets, and lesson plans that cover vocabulary, reading, and phonics.

Merriam Webster Word Games

Merriam Webster offers word games and quizzes that can help learners practice their vocabulary and spelling.

Puzzlemaker

Puzzlemaker by Discovery Education, is a puzzle generation tool with the ability to create and print customized word searches and crosswords using your own word lists.

Quizlet

Quizlet offers both user-generated and customizable flashcards and games on a variety of subjects. Flashcard sets can be used to test vocabulary, writing, spelling, multiple choice tests and games using those words. Flashcards can be shared via email or text.

Vocabulary.com

Vocabulary.com is a multimedia online dictionary that includes adaptive learning games and activities that improves vocabulary by focusing on comprehension and review, not memorization. Definitions are learner friendly. Sign up for a free account.

Computer/ Technology Training

Digital Literacy

GCF Learn Free offers online tutorials and activities to improve digital skills, technology, life skills, and career preparation. This includes typing, Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, searching the internet, writing resumes and job searching and personal finance.

Other Helpful Websites

Proliteracy Workforce Atlas

Proliteracy Workforce Atlas provides a series of self-tests on literacy, numeracy, and workplace skills to direct learners to recommended occupations, online resources, and local providers that can help them achieve their professional goals. Sign up for a free account to access assessments.

Rewordify

Rewordify is an online software that simplifies difficult English sentences into more readable easy-to-understand text. Learners can even input entire chapters or web page URLs. Words that have been simplified from the original text are highlighted in yellow. This resource is free to use without...