The-black-cat-read-along-radio-drama-series

Read-Along Radio Dramas use both visual and auditory sensory modes to develop the full range<br> of language arts skills including an intuitive sense for the sound patterns of the English language<br> and a reading rate appropriate to the material being read. The kits were designed for use with<br> language arts students in 6th grade through adult levels. Students follow along on word-for-word<br> scripts as they listen to the recorded audio drama with full casts and sound effects. The high<br> interest audio production promotes enthusiastic responses from students. When used as whole-<br> class read-along, the kits solve the age-old problem of some students not reading the assignment.<br> Read-Along Radio Dramas may be used with all language arts areas and ability levels (English,<br> reading, drama, ESL, special education, etc.) to improve reading, writing, listening and<br> visualization skills.<br> <br> Each kit includes:<br> A cassette recording, a word-for-word script with duplication rights, seven or more student<br> activity sheets, discussion/writing questions, answer keys, a literary terms study packet, specific<br> teaching suggestions for the story title, strategies for teaching read-along in the secondary<br> classroom, an annotated script of the original story (when major changes are made in the<br> adaptation), and a sample lesson plan.<br> <br> Common classroom uses:<br> Whole-class literature study.<br> Learning Stations -- Individual (home school for instance) or small group activities.<br> Models for writing and producing classroom plays.<br> Emergency Lesson Plans -- When teacher is absent, students are engaged in appropriate activities.<br> <br>