How can you enjoy a new book without actually having a book in your hand?
Recently, first and second 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 demonstration of audio editing and helped adjust 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 and second grade students:
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Voight
https://youtu.be/mrzg9Q_Saxg
I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today - Read by the students of Ms. Baker and Mrs. Cohen
https://youtu.be/3t727vZM-4Q
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Moran
https://youtu.be/aJc8PaOxrss
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Lorentzen
https://youtu.be/OQnRnzXFYeU
I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today - Read by the students of Mrs. Snyder
https://youtu.be/vdLKjun_o8c
I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today - Read by the students of Mrs. Boyle
https://youtu.be/VSrN4yJ8sj0
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Schwartz
https://youtu.be/vTk4AajJArE
I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today - Read by the students of Mrs. Espinosa
https://youtu.be/s3zDY8IL7xI
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Faranda
https://youtu.be/DcRIV-1ntG8
I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today - Read by the students of Mrs. Hansen and Mrs. Florio
https://youtu.be/oqT0PlWQtbc
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Ms. Vespe
https://youtu.be/h9q0WfOY7i4
I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today - Read by the students of Mrs. Evans
https://youtu.be/gwIJ1wW1S5w
I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today - Read by the students of Mrs. Ankeles
https://youtu.be/IVW5yg0hKFo
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Shevlin and Mrs. Lennon
https://youtu.be/1U_9p_yqK0c