Thursday, December 28, 2023

Ana's Effective Literacy Website #5: Storyworld International

  Analisa Holm

Date: December 29, 2023

Website Name: Storyworld International 

Website URL: https://www.storyworld.us/



Storyworld International is an online learning platform that focuses on language through literacy for leveled readers by Lexile. Storyworld International combines the magic of stories while at the same time teaching a new language. Languages that Storyworld International has in their database are English, Filipino, Korean, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Bengali, Dari, and Pashto.   Storyworld International is most beneficial for students who are ELL, but is also made for just about anybody wanting to learn a new language through stories. 


Storyworld International's vast selection of bilingual eBooks and lessons for students to use provide a number of benefits. With a diverse selection of narratives, images to capture a students attention, and a read-aloud audio tool provided, students will have the ability to improve upon their comprehension and recall skills. With Storyworld International's eBooks, students can click on any word in the story, access the translation at any time, and earn points. Storyworld also offers practice activities, quizzes, and games that improve on a students reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills.

Storyworld International offers a free 60-day trial for teachers and families to use. After the free 60-day trial, one would need to access the premium plan. The premium plan prices vary according to the number of students that will be using it. With a diverse set of students walking into our classrooms everyday, Storyworld International seems like a good website to use to help them feel included amongst their peers. 

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