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Talking Books
Listen to and watch books using iMovie.
Objectives
- Students will develop their reading skills by reading along with the movie.
Procedure
- Scan the pages of a student-created book.
- Import the scanned images into iMovie.
- Record yourself or a student reading the book into iMovie.
- Have students watch the movie and read along with the text as the movie "reads" the book.
Sunshine State Standards
- LA.A.1.1.2
- LA.A.1.1.3
- LA.C.3.1.1
NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students
- Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies.
- Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
- Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
- Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
Materials
- iMovie
- Scanner
- Classroom book or student-created book
Alternatives/Extensions
- Students can also learn to make their own talking books.
- Publish the books on a website.
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