What's the difference between Raz-Plus Español and Raz-Plus ELL? Let's explore the differences.
Raz-Plus Español:
Overview: Raz-Plus Español is an add-on to the well-established Raz-Plus platform.
Target Audience: It is designed specifically for Spanish-speaking students.
Key Features:
Authentic Spanish Texts: Raz-Plus Español provides hundreds of authentic Spanish texts, written by native Spanish authors.
Transadapted Resources: In addition to authentic texts, it offers transadapted resources, which bridge the gap between learning to read in Spanish and transferring those skills to English.
Level Up! Digital Experience: Students can improve their Spanish reading skills using Level Up!, a collection of books that automatically advances them to the next reading level.
New Español Reading Room: This feature includes resources aligned to phonics skills and other engaging content.
Summer School Theme Packs: These packs provide additional resources for summer learning.
Purpose: Empower Dual Language educators with tools to help students achieve biliteracy.
Raz-Plus ELL:
Overview: Raz-Plus ELL combines all the resources of Raz-Plus with additional materials specifically designed for English Language Learners (ELLs).
Target Audience: It caters to ELLs who need support in speaking, reading, listening, and writing.
Key Features:
Targeted ELL Resources: Raz-Plus ELL offers a wealth of resources, including ELL Book Packs, ELL Content Picture Packs, ELL Vocabulary Books, ELL Vocabulary Power Packs, ELL Comic Conversations, ELL Language Skill Packs, and ELL assessments.
Books: Raz-Plus ELL provides 2,000+ printable, projectable, and digital books suitable for various literacy levels.
Purpose: Enhance ELLs’ proficiency in English both inside and outside the classroom.
In summary, while Raz-Plus Español focuses on Spanish literacy development, Raz-Plus ELL provides targeted resources to support ELLs in their language journey. Both platforms aim to empower students and educators in their language learning endeavors