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Reading and Literature
This website page has been created for homeschoolers as an easy way to locate items for subject based inquiries of interest to home educators. The first link(s) of each category will send you to the Weatherford Public Library catalog and pull up a list of items related to that particular subject area. The remaining links are website pages of free and low-cost resources online to assist in your child’s education.
Click on a button to see items available for check out at Weatherford Public Library.
Click on a button to see items available for check out at Weatherford Public Library.
Most of the literature selections provided in the above links are from prominent homeschool curricula book lists in an attempt to provide suggestions in accordance with homeschool expectations. Please feel free to ask a librarian for assistance finding additional recommendations.
RESOURCE LINKS
Literature Guides
Classical House of Learning
Free history-based unit studies are offered at this website for grammar and logic stages using classic children’s books.
Lit Charts
Free downloadable literature guides of classic titles are comprised for middle and high school levels.
PinkMonkey.com
Online literature summaries, guides and book notes for teens, college students, teachers and homeschoolers are collected here. This is the link to the free page, but additional titles are available for purchase.
SparkNotes
Choose summaries, essay topics, study questions, historical and cultural context, and character development on various works of literature. Be sure to check out the best feature…the multiple quizzes your student can take to determine understanding of each literature selection. There are also full texts here of classic books, translations, and access to additional subjects, providing information on any topic. This is a wonderful free resource for your homeschool!
Free E-Books
Internet Archive
Free books, music, movies, software and websites are offered from this non-profit online library.
Project Gutenberg
Choose among free EPUB and Kindle selections, especially older works, that have been digitized for preservation and literary appreciation.
Loyal Books
Free audiobooks and e-books are available here.
Many Books
Find free e-books at this website.
North Texas on the Go
Weatherford Public Library system’s e-book and audio book service allows for three titles at a time to be checked out on your library card account.
Reading Comprehension
Read Theory
This website offers handcrafted, original tests created to assist individuals with reading comprehension strategies with an emphasis on critical thinking. The intuitive program meets the student where they are and is completely free.
Reading Lists
A 2 Z's Home's Cool Booklists
A ton of booklists on this site suggests titles for children. Be sure to scroll down and find the link for “Reading Lists_page 2” to continue and view all of the lists.
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder
If you are interested in points for the Accelerated Reader program, or if you would like to get an idea of what grade level the book your child is reading, this is a great free resource. A description of the plot is also provided.
Classical Homeschooling 1000 Good Books List
This free resource provides literature lists by grade level and by author.
Common Sense Media Book Lists
Several free booklists at this website are based on topic or age level. More Best Lists for entertainment are also available, and reviews by children and parents provide ideas on content appropriateness of titles.
Read-Aloud Revival
Sarah MacKenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family, encourages homeschoolers in reading aloud to their children. Booklists are available for free as a large PDF file, or view the individual booklists by topic and request a copy by e-mail. Her blog and podcasts are also free, but you can upgrade to a premium membership that includes book clubs, master classes, a resource library, and more. Local homeschool moms have raved about this website for reading inspiration!