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/RO6B9PC6Aqw
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the Students of Mrs. Kopp
https://youtu.be/jOCm-wp5C0Y
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Faranda
https://youtu.be/aY0hV1T5RBs
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the Students of Ms. Baker
https://youtu.be/6ZewFn67XGA
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the Students of Mrs. Berman
https://youtu.be/C3m6SaAsROY
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Danziger and Mrs. Thompson
https://youtu.be/yqhWb16BKg4
Wacky Wednesday - Read by the students of Mrs. Lorentzen
https://youtu.be/jtNFdhV6XXM