Online Resources for Dual Language
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The resources below offer content in Spanish. Some are open access websites; others are paid services that require login credentials. Visit one of the teacher's Canvas pages for the codes/password; authorized users can also visit this Google doc.
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OverDrive is our district's digital collection of eBooks and eAudio books. Students can read/listen to titles on their Chromebook or other personal device. Use the Advanced search to access the language filter to bring up the Spanish results.
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MyOn is a large library of digital fiction and non-fiction books in Spanish and English. Students can search by genere, interests, reading levels, and language. Students can annotate, make notes, and use read-aloud function. After every book, there is a comprehension quiz, and tracks reading level progress.
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Newsela provides variety of nonfiction articles from newspapers, magazines, and encyclopedias in Spanish and English. Students can change reading levels to match their reading abilities. A comprehension quiz at the end of the article helps assess a variety of standards. Students can sign in using the Google sign-in button.
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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is the optimal beginner’s Spanish language reference tool. The site offers World Book’s excellent editorial content, rich media, and engaging features in Spanish.
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The Mary Glascow magazines (El Sol, Que Tal) help extend Spanish skills while incorporating Advance Placement test prep for students with two or more years of study. Students need a login and a teacher code to access these resources. Print copies of the magazines are available from the dual teachers.
Databases with Translation Feature
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Many of our subscription databases provide a translation feature which allows the content to be converted into Spanish. This tool is available once an article/result is opened. In some cases, the read-aloud feature will also work in Spanish. All databases require a user name and password outside of the district network. These are found at the back of the printed assignment notebook. Visit the databases page for a complete listing of our resources.