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Supporting Common Core Standards with Audiobooks| Listen In
Many of the standards from the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading were well supported by selected audiobooks.
Audiobooks: Ideal for Transmedia Explorations of Narratives | Listen In
Audiobooks are great means to support reading comprehension and opt into transmedia storytelling. Sharon Grover, the head of youth services at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville, Wisconsin and Lizette Hannegan, the former-district library supervisor for the Arlington Public Schools in Virginia, offer an audiobook selection, from early elementary to young adult.
Strong Women, Strong Stories: Audiobooks for Women’s History Month | Listen In
In preparation for the celebration of Women’s History Month in March, check out these audiobooks highlighting the accomplishments of women who made strides in music, politics, science, literature, and beyond.
Singing the Story: Musical Audiobook Read-alongs | Listen In
Sharon Grover and Liz Hannegan explore the role singing plays in early literacy development and how audiobooks can be used to further this growth. From Janis Ian's The Tiny Mouse to Simms Taback's Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, these titles make excellent sing-along picks for preschool storytimes.
Audiobooks that Celebrate Teachers | Listen In
The Listen In columnists took the opportunity offered by World Teachers Day, October 5, to suggest audiobooks in which teachers play a central role, with titles ranging from Andrew Clements’s Frindle to Richard Peck’s The Teacher’s Funeral.
A Classic Summer: Pair Audiobooks and Films to Spark Discussion and Writing | Listen In
These audiobook versions of time-honored classics shine a spotlight on language, lyrical expression, and character development. Try pairing them with their film adaptations for excellent compare and contrast opportunities.
Fact and Fiction: Pairing Stories and Informational Audiobooks | Listen In
When stories and informational audiobooks are paired together, they create a winning combination that can help students establish a foundation of knowledge about certain topics.
Whodunit?: Mysteries Can Support the Common Core | Listen In
With their emphasis on clear observation, logical thinking, and well-drawn conclusions, mysteries support many Common Core State Standards and lend themselves to an array of interesting writing assignments. These audiobooks are sure to spark student interest.
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