Read&Write for Google Chrome (RW4GC) is a Chrome Extension toolbar available for your child to use both at school and at home to support their reading comprehension 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 your Chrome account. ‘Accessing SEA extensions from home’ in Quick Links explains how to do this.
Please click on the text (below) to access more information on Read and Write for Google.
Reading Supports
| Text-to-Speech – reads text on the screen | Dictionary and Picture Dictionary Tools | Screen Masking – a reading light that follows the mouse to help with focus |
| Translator – single word translation into chosen languag | Simplify Page – declutter webpages, change fonts (e.g., OpenDyslexic) and simplify text | Screenshot Reader – reads inaccessible text in images or PDFs |
Writing Supports
| Talk & Type | Word Prediction |
| Check It – a spelling, grammar, and homophone checker | Text-to-Speech – proofread writing by listening to text read aloud |
Study Supports
| 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 |
Other Supports
| Voice Notes – leave up to 1 minute audio comments | Practice Reading Aloud – record and listen to yourself reading |
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