Words Their Way - Lesson ideas for word study activities in spelling, phonics and vocabulary. Macmillan McGraw-Hill - Student-friendly website offering activities that support the textbook used in the classroom. 6 + 1 Trait Writing Lesson Plans - Lesson plans to target each writing trait for grades K-12. Literacy Connections - Ideas for reading instruction, ESL literacy and adult literacy including the best in children's literature. Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts - The University of Texas at Austin College of Education website provides research and professional development projects for reading instruction. Lexile Framework for Reading - An educational tool measuring reading comprehension and text difficulty, linked to TAKS scale scores, to place students in appropriate level of text. International Reading Association - Professional website offering web resources, publications and ideas for teachers. National Council of Teachers of English - A professional website that offers teaching resources in English and Language Arts. U.S. Department of Education - Federal government website with ideas for teachers. Reading Activities- A website from International Reading Association with ideas for reading, thinking and writing at home.