I have attached a strategy log which is meant to be a resource for 5 different formative assessments that can be used within a classroom. Initially, I created a simple table with information organized into grids, but in order to create access for EL learners and students with reading disabilities, I included images for each assessment, slightly reduced the reading level for each passage, and attempted to allow for text to speech access. I was able to determine how to gain access to text to speech within my own word processing on my computer, but was unable to create audio files of the text to speech to allow for anyone who sees the document to use text to speech. My next goal will be to find how to do this and make documents even more accessible for students. By going over my document and finding multiple ways to create ease of access, I have learned any form of information being given to students within a classroom can be shaped to be easy to use just by changing subtle aspects of the material.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzxxG1w6ypN7UHFfOEs2YnRsNU0/view?usp=sharing
I appreciate that you considered accessibility for both ELL students and students with disabilities. Creating points of access right from the start communicates your consideration of all of your students. How did you adjust the reading level? What is the reading level?
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