OnWord Stories Launches Innovative AI Reading Platform to Enhance K-5 Literacy Engagement
In a groundbreaking move to combat the national literacy crisis, OnWord Stories has unveiled an AI-powered reading platform aimed at elevating engagement and comprehension among K-5 students. With reading proficiency in decline, this innovative solution offers personalized stories that cater to individual reading levels and interests, making literacy learning more accessible and enjoyable.
The newly launched platform enables students to generate tailored stories in just minutes through engaging prompts. Educators can easily create and assign reading materials while tracking student progress, integrating classroom vocabulary, and ensuring differentiated learning experiences. Designed for scalability, OnWord Stories employs Clever for secure single sign-on and SIS-based rostering, streamlining the onboarding process for schools.
“Educators have expressed a pressing need for high-quality literacy resources that not only save preparation time but also deliver exciting, standards-aligned content,” stated Alex Finkielsztein, co-founder of OnWord Stories.
Future updates will include LMS integrations, enhancing the platform’s utility. Built on a secure AI system, the platform guarantees safe interactions, filters out inappropriate content, and maintains clarity in each story. Furthermore, it incorporates comprehension questions aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy and adaptive leveling based on Lexiles and Guided Reading Levels, all while supporting the Science of Reading curriculum.
This initiative arrives at a crucial juncture, particularly addressing the “third-grade cliff,” where students shift from learning to read toward reading to learn. Current statistics reveal that only about 14% of early adolescents engage in reading for pleasure daily, highlighting a growing gap in literacy development. OnWord Stories aims to bridge this gap by linking fiction that piques students’ interests—such as sports, video games, and science—with essential literacy skills, while providing educators ready-to-use assignments and progress-tracking tools.
The platform is adaptable for various learning styles and reading levels, allowing it to serve as a comprehensive resource for both emerging and advanced readers. “What distinguishes OnWord Stories is its ability to connect students’ personal interests with critical literacy skills,” remarked Ann Bommarito, Educational Consultant at OnWord Stories. “When students engage with content that resonates with them, they become confident, lifelong readers.”
OnWord Stories is dedicated to supporting educators in tailoring literacy instruction to individual needs, fostering a gratitude for reading in all students. For additional information or to schedule a demonstration, visit OnWordstories.com/for-educators.
About OnWord Stories
OnWord Stories simplifies personalized reading practices, elevating confidence and literacy skills among students. By generating high-interest stories customized to each student’s interests and levels, OnWord Stories equips educators, students, and families with a robust and engaging approach to literacy education. Learn more at OnWordstories.com.
