Prior to beginning novel
- Set purpose for reading—build schema.
- Discuss tracking expectations for students.
- Create and/or identify learning activities to match novel selections. (For possible suggestions, see “91 Ways to Respond to Literature” and other resources in the see appendix)
- As with any new novel, implement pre-reading activities such as introduction of new vocabulary.
During reading of novel
- Play CD at a comfortable volume.
- Check that students are tracking for maximum fluency. Assist and model for students as needed. Tracking along with the CD is a developing skill depending on individual student ability.
- As a directed reading activity, stop and question/discuss the novel according to daily objectives addressing literary elements.
- After some practice with tracking, quickly pause the CD and ask a volunteer to tell the next word. This really encourages students to follow along.
- Assign appropriate activities to reinforce concepts discussed as well as assess student understanding of novel.
After Completion of Audio-book
- Survey students to determine their impressions about the use of audio books in the classroom.
- Assign any extended projects such as book reports etc.
Assessment
- Follow classroom/school guidelines for literature based assignments. Suggestions for differentiated assignments can be found in appendix.
- Develop rubrics to match a variety of literacy-based activities. (See rubric web site in appendix.)
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