Whooo's Reading

          Whooo’s Reading (https://www.whooosreading.org) is a higher-level thinking alternative to multiple choice in reading comprehension. Rather than choosing an answer from a word bank or an ABC choice, students will answer what they have read through writing. The quizzes given are higher-level questions and it reinforces the power of reading and writing.

            The website is easy to follow, and it can also be downloaded on mobile devices such as phones and tablets. Firstly, students are given the task to choose any reading material that interests them. After the book is read, students are given three short higher-level thinking questions about the book. Students are given virtual coins as positive reinforcement for answering the questions correctly. Afterwards, students receive customized suggestions for what book to read next. There is also an automated score for every book that is read by the students. Lastly, teachers receive reports of the progress of their students over time achievement.

            With Whooo’s Reading, students can create a calm and interesting reading environment. Students will be able to log minutes and pages that they have read. Parents can also be apart of it by ensuring that they are aware of their child’s reading performances. Parents sign off reading logs and receive progress reports. The scores given in the reports are based on the child’s strengths and weaknesses such as comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, organization of sentences, and evidence. With these data, parents and teachers can identify what aspect a child must practice and improve on.

            Overall, Whooo’s Reading has an interesting concept that enables students, parents, and teachers to see literacy progress. It is user-friendly and motivational, as well, because of the given owl avatar and coins incentives. Lastly, it enables students to think outside the box and explain their answers thoroughly through writing based on the reading that they have done.