Saturday, March 8, 2014

Books on CD: Scholastic Audio Books

Scholastic, the company that provides schools with educational books, also has audio books available to accompany many of its popular books. Audio books are available via CD which can be played using a CD player or through the media player on any computer. Audio books allow students who need extra support in reading to access books without frustration or anxiety. Students can have a hard copy of the book and follow along with the audio book as it is read to them.   

I have seen audio books used as a literacy station for small flexible grouping, whole group fluency instruction, and whole group read alouds. Audio books are a great tool for all students, not just students who are struggling readers. This type of technology is great so students can understand what it means to read with excellent fluency and expression. It also usually provides different voices for different characters who read throughout the books for increase comprehension.
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2 comments:

  1. RosariaMarch 10, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    I really enjoyed reading this post! Using audio CDs for literacy stations is great idea! Good job!

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  2. UnknownMarch 10, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    I loved reading this post on audio books. I have used such devices in my classroom, and found them very beneficial for students who struggle with their reading. Students who have visual impairments I have also seen them use audio books as well. Who wouldn't love listening to the "Magic School Bus!" Great job!

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