Read and Write for Google Chrome

Read&Write for Google Chrome (RW4GC) is a Chrome Extension toolbar available for use both at school and at home to support reading and writing skills. This easy-to-use toolbar makes Google Workspace apps (e.g., Docs, Slides, Forms) and web pages more accessible.

In order to access this extension, please make sure you are logged into Chrome with your school account. Here is how to log in ‘Accessing Chrome Extensions‘ and ‘Accessing SEA extensions from home‘.

Read and Write for Google Chrome Overview

Activities to Try the Tools!

ACTIVITY:
🔗Practice the Writing Tools using this picture prompt Doc for J/I/S students		ACTIVITY:
🔗Practice Reading and Writing Tools using this Doc for J/I/S students		ACTIVITY:
🔗Practice Reading and Writing Tools using this Doc for Primary students
These are force copy Docs for students to use with caregivers and educators.

Demonstration of Tools to Support Literacy Skills

The videos below show how the tools work. Watch these videos with students to build their skill set and for ideas about how to include them in every day practice.

Reading Tools

🔗Text-to-Speech – reads text on the screen
🔗Dictionary and Picture Dictionary Tools – supports learning new vocabulary and content
🔗Screen Masking – a reading light that follows the mouse to help with focus
🔗Translator – single word translation into chosen language
🔗Simplify Page – declutter webpages, change fonts (e.g., OpenDyslexic) and simplify text
🔗Simplify AI (beta) – a different way to simplify the text and make it easier to determine the main idea.
🔗Screenshot Reader – reads inaccessible text in images or PDFs. The first time you use this, you will have to add this extension and restart your browser.
🔗Rewordify – a new tool that removes complex words from websites and replaces them with simpler or more common ones.
🔗Practice Reading Aloud – record and listen to yourself reading a doc or a website and share the recording with an educator

Writing and Creating Tools

🔗Talk & Type – turn your voice into text
🔗Word Prediction – start typing words and let RW4GC show you words. This helps with spelling. 
🔗Check It – a spelling, grammar, and homophone checker for Google Docs writing
🔗Voice Notes – leave up to 1 minute audio comments in Google Slides and Docs
🔗Text-to-Speech – Use the Play button to have your writing read aloud for you to proofread

Study Tools

🔗Collect Highlights – extract key information to place into a new Google Doc
🔗Vocabulary – creates a customizable vocabulary chart with definitions and images for selected words
🔗Audio Maker– creates a downloadable mp3 file of selected text

Resources

🔗Using Read and Write for Google Chrome in Brighspace
Watch with students to see how to access RW4GC tools while in Brightspace.
🔗FRENCH: Changing the Settings for Different languages
Watch with students to change the settings together

Resources to Support Multi Language Learners

Read&Write Supports Dual Language Programs 2.22Download
ZrXU-0aF0TcGIz6o_Read&WriteforGoogleChromeSupportsforMultiLanguageLearnersK-12Download
Different Levels of ELL Support with Read&Write for Google Chrome (1)Download
Read&Write Tool Suggestions for English Language LearnersDownload

Interactive Toolbar Demonstration