How can you enjoy a new book without actually having a book in your hand?
Recently, first grade students learned about digital storytelling and the process of creating a video to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America Day.
Students learned the necessary steps of creating a digital read aloud video. The students voted on a Dr. Seuss story, took digital photos of the pages, and narrated the text. Students saw a fun demonstration of audio editing on Audacity and helped edit timings on Movie Maker to create the final product.
Students learned about a different literacy choice, became familiar with the process of creating a video, and exercised their literacy skills through expressive reading (paying attention to punctuation, style, and feeling!) This project also presented opportunities to stress digital safety (ask adults before using Youtube), respect for each other's differences (we each have a different voice), and collaboration.
Enjoy these outstanding videos produced by first grade students:
Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss - Read by Mrs. Voight's Students
https://youtu.be/vuKOIH_686I
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the Students of Mrs. Schwartz
https://youtu.be/eWlF6-RhooI
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Faranda
https://youtu.be/-kiLGyXUIwI
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the Students of Ms. Vespe
https://youtu.be/Vylj7bqW9nw
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the Students of Mrs. Shevlin and Mrs. Lennon
https://youtu.be/O0ncJ5k2H-o
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Danziger and Mrs. Thompson
https://youtu.be/HoCY1xdVfbY
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Lorentzen
https://youtu.be/XRF19HHgSwM