Today we can find an increasing number of sources with added information, questions, links, graphics, or videos to enhance comprehension. We also see audio version of books in a variety of formats that can accompany texts. These are examples of enhanced texts. Enhanced texts offers a preview of the reading material by providing a summary or visual summary, vocabulary, as well as embedded reading strategies like questions about content, breaking down complex sentences, etc. Enhanced texts help students with learning disabilities, students who find reading challenging, students who may struggle with vocabulary or students who come from diverse cultures. The following list are sources of enhanced texts.
Spark Notes - http://www.sparknotes.com/
-overview, character list, chapter summaries, study questions and quizzes on hundreds of books, including MP3 version of the notes
Pink Monkey - http://www.pinkmonkey.com/
-450+ books with background, analysis, chapter summaries, and study questions
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