Online ebooks fall into two categories, online read-alouds and interactive storybooks. The book mentions a website called storylineonline.net. Famous actors read children's books out loud. I think this is a great way to engage a student's attention, regardless of whether they know the actor or not. The website is very easy to use, you can listen to stories that have been added recently or earlier. The books on the website are also in alphabetical order. Once you choose the book you want, the page will ask you if you want to view the video with YouTube or Schooltube. From there on, all you have to do is play the video. I especially enjoy this website because some of the actors get really into the reading. Background music also follows the reading. Each video comes with an activity guide for teachers. The guide lists the themes of the book and provides a lesson. It states what a teacher should do before, during and after the video. It also has lessons that touch upon various subjects such as art and social studies. Worksheets/fill-in charts are provided as well. This site is a good resource for teachers. A short summary of the book is provided as well. I think that this website would be helpful, especially in March during reading month.
Storylineonline.net is easy to navigate and use, it is quite straightforward. I also like how the description of the book tells how long the reading is. Teachers can plan accordingly and choose the duration of the book based on the age group of the children (I don't think that teachers shouldn't choose a reading that is more than 10 minutes for younger children). I think that the website allows a students to form a love for reading. The site is simple to use and students can learn to navigate it easily. The video can be paused, stopped or replayed. This is helpful, especially if students are short on time or if they have a question about the book.
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