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A state-of-the-art reading experience.
"Whether you’re reading for class or for fun, Sora’s ebook reader makes it easy.
Powerful tools: Add bookmarks, make notes and highlights, define words, and more.
Fixed-layout support: Comic books, graphic novels, picture books, and textbooks as they’re meant to be read.
Read-alongs: Select titles have professional narration so you can follow along with the text.
Reading settings for everyone: Adjust the font type (including dyslexic font), font size, and lighting in most books.
Synced progress: Your place, bookmarks, notes, and highlights sync between devices, so you can pick up right where
you left off."
TO START READING EXCITING e-BOOKS THROUGH OVERDRIVE'S SORA, CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT OR LINK YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT!
Directions and Tutorials:
Video Tutorial- https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYivoPEJbv
Directions
1. Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google PlayStore,or go to soraapp.com.
2. In Sora, find our school. We are listed under Lisbon Regional School District. You may also find our school by typing in Lisbon's zip code. When you see the list of schools that come up, you may need to scroll down through many NH schools before Lisbon appears. You will then be prompted to sign in. You already have an account and password which is your school gmail account and password.
3. Browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
4. When you stop reading and go back into the app/sorapp.com, it will still have your book and where you left off. You can go to your shelf at any point to see all your books. From there you can tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to the book. You can tap Options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, and more.
"Whether you’re reading for class or for fun, Sora’s ebook reader makes it easy.
Powerful tools: Add bookmarks, make notes and highlights, define words, and more.
Fixed-layout support: Comic books, graphic novels, picture books, and textbooks as they’re meant to be read.
Read-alongs: Select titles have professional narration so you can follow along with the text.
Reading settings for everyone: Adjust the font type (including dyslexic font), font size, and lighting in most books.
Synced progress: Your place, bookmarks, notes, and highlights sync between devices, so you can pick up right where
you left off."
TO START READING EXCITING e-BOOKS THROUGH OVERDRIVE'S SORA, CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT OR LINK YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT!
Directions and Tutorials:
Video Tutorial- https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYivoPEJbv
Directions
1. Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google PlayStore,or go to soraapp.com.
2. In Sora, find our school. We are listed under Lisbon Regional School District. You may also find our school by typing in Lisbon's zip code. When you see the list of schools that come up, you may need to scroll down through many NH schools before Lisbon appears. You will then be prompted to sign in. You already have an account and password which is your school gmail account and password.
3. Browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
4. When you stop reading and go back into the app/sorapp.com, it will still have your book and where you left off. You can go to your shelf at any point to see all your books. From there you can tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to the book. You can tap Options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, and more.
"The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more.
Storyline Online receives over 100 million views annually from children all over the world. Reading aloud to children has been shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude, as well as inspire a lifelong love of reading. Teachers use Storyline Online in their classrooms, and doctors and nurses play Storyline Online in children’s hospitals. Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners." MIDDLE SCHOOL READING
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"For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.
All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Explore the collection, select a title and start listening. It's that easy." Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
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