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threegreatkids
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by threegreatkids » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:57 pm
I remember reading somewhere on here about using audiobooks along with the printed books to develop reading skills. Just wondering if you would choose a book slightly above child's reading level? Any good book suggestions for this for a 3rd grade girl who reads at a fairly average level for her grade?
I will be using the Level 2 book pack for her with DITHR. She could do level 3 but she's been in a reading slump this summer so I'd like to build her confidence and interest. I think she read books last year in 2nd grade that were a bit of a stretch (like Sign of the Beaver) and her reading out loud really needs some work. But since these DITHR books will be easy books for her i thought I might challenge her a little with the audio and print book combo while I work with her brother.
I'd love to hear any ideas or thoughts about this
Mom of three great kids
7th grade dd, 6th grade dd, 4nd grade ds
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threegreatkids
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by threegreatkids » Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:15 am
Also, where are some good places to buy audiobooks at reasonable prices?
Mom of three great kids
7th grade dd, 6th grade dd, 4nd grade ds
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momof2n2
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by momof2n2 » Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:28 am
We use the libaray and I will often get the book on audio for storytime. I sit with them, or we rest on the floor together as we listen to that chapter. It helped my younger son keep up with it. I will also, often, get the books we didn't choose from storytime to just listen to in the car for pleasure. The stories are so good!!!!
Fall 2015
DS 17 -gr.12 full time college student
DS 15- gr. 10 favorites from World Geo and World Hx.
DD 13- gr. 8 Rev to Rev
DD 11- gr. 6 CTC
DD 7 - gr. 2 Beyond
DD 4 - pre-K Rod & Staff and Phonics Pathways
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Tansy
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by Tansy » Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:53 am
I heard Borders was doing a fire sale on the whole series of Narina on cd.
We have to use books on tape for my dd's therapy to increase comprehension, I just let her pick. since she not really reading it but passively listening and looking at the pictures. She's picked all age lvls she reads at a 6th grade lvl but comprehends at a 2nd grade lvl and 3rd grade lvl books seem to delight her the most.
We use the library I try to avoid the cassettes tho as they seem to have the most damage. but the cd/s and the playaway players (just add batteries and headphones). (ask your librarian). and I have the option to listen to stories on line via the library.
and you can listen to free stories or for a small fee download to mp3 player from here
http://storynory.com/