- Research Based
- Audio books are equalizers—learning differences fade. Limitations are hidden (no dummies) and strengths are hidden (no brainiacs).
- All students can participate in comprehension activities.
- Language barriers drop.
- Independent decoding is not needed, but is reinforced.
- Sound-symbol links are strengthened (multisensory) Context is appreciated without decoding difficulties.
- Word identification and increased language/regional dialect pronunciation for all learners including ESL students.
- Greater understanding = greater interest = greater desire to read.
- Provides richer language that was previously unavailable from independent reading.
- Models and increases fluency.
- Exposure to talented and professional narrators.
- Develops humor and other emotional responses to literature.
- Appreciation of drama and suspense (music-sound effects).
- Every child is on the same page.
- Just plain fun!
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