Friday, June 19, 2015

Podcasts

When I tried to think of what to create for a podcast that would interest fourth and fifth graders, I immediately thought of a reader's theater script. The Texas Library Association  features a great resource of scripts and other materials for all twenty of the nominated books.

 



 
I had my students lined up to help me perform the script for Always Abigail by Nancy J. Cavanaugh. Then this little storm called Bill blew in and decided to hang around for a few days. By the time things cleared up, my cast had left town. So I went to plan B. As you listen to the performance, you might be thinking these voices sound a lot older than fourth and fifth graders. Well, they are. They are former students of Northside Elementary and Boling Elementary. They still did an excellent job. Thanks Holly, Christine, and Abby!

When school resumes in August, I plan to do more podcasts with the remaining scripts for the 2015-2016 Texas Bluebonnet Nominees.

listen to ‘Always Abigail take two’ on audioBoom

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7 comments:

  1. RosarioOzunaJune 23, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    I really enjoyed listening to your podcast. I love your idea. Good luck on your quest to do the remaining scripts for the 2015-2016 Texas Bluebonnet Nominees. I know you will. Girls did a great job!

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  2. Barely Staying Afloat LibrarianJune 23, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    I loved your podcast, it was very entertaining. I wish you good luck in your future endeavor for the remaining books.

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  3. Brandi RogersJune 24, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    What a great resource! I had no idea that was even available. Guess I've been living under a rock. Thanks!

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  4. Elizabeth GrossJune 26, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    This is a wonderful way to use podcasting. Texas Bluebonnet, as well as 2x2, have so many ideas to extend the reading experience! I'm already thinking your students could record books for younger readers to listen to!

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    1. Stacey's Book BlogJune 26, 2015 at 8:55 PM

      I like that idea! My kids will be excited to do that, too!

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  5. Stacey's Book BlogJune 26, 2015 at 8:54 PM

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