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USING SORA

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SORA

We use Sora for:

Reading eBooks for fun

Class eBooks

Digital Audiobooks

Digital Graphic Novels

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Learning Targets

I can use Sora to:

  • Read eBooks for fun
  • Read class eBooks
  • Listen to digital audiobooks
  • Read Digital Graphic Novels

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OASL Standard:

LIB 2.3.C Self-select reading materials from a variety of genres and formats

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HOW TO ACCESS SORA

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You can find and read books on Sora with:

The Internet

The Android App

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The iOs App

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Sign in with your PPS account

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WHAT DO I HAVE CHECKED OUT?

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Books assigned by your teacher

Books you checked out

Click on a book to read it

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HOW DO I ADD A PUBLIC LIBRARY?

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HOW DO I FIND AND CHECKOUT A BOOK?

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Check “Search all of my libraries” to search both school and county libraries at the same time

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Add advanced search limiters

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Click “Borrow” to checkout

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HOW DO I READ BOOKS IN SORA?

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Change your settings to read in Amazon Kindle App, change your language, font, or increase contrast.

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HOW DO I PLACE HOLDS IN SORA?

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How to Access Sora

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SORA SCAVENGER HUNT

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On this slide, tell the students:

  • How to access the SORA scavenger hunt
  • How to turn in the SORA scavenger hunt

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