Lesson+5

Grade Level: Second Grade

Unit: Fairy Tales 

Assignment type: podcast assignment

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand how to read with expression and fluency 
 * Student will be able to read a story aloud to entertain after they have been practicing 

Time required to complete this lesson: 2-3 hours 

Title of lesson: Audio Read Aloud

Resources/materials needed: Story they are going to read, script, a computer, a microphone, and an account on Vocaroo 

Description of lesson The students will pick a reading (selected by Ms. Jordan) to read out loud, the student will listen to the lesson about doing a read aloud as I give an example of how to read aloud. The student will practice reading it aloud it several times and adding expression and meaning to it with his/her voice. Once it has been practiced and read fluently the student will use Vocaroo to record their reading.

Here is an example of the poem //"The Boa Constrictor"// read using Vocaroo. media type="custom" key="7663843" 

Assignment: The student will need to practice their reading several times to gain fluency and expression in their voice (they learned about this in another assignment). They will then have a good chunk of time to go into the computer lab and read their assignment out loud to make a final recording with Vocaroo. 

Technology used: Vocaroo, a microphone, and a place to post it (this wiki) 

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: The students will be able to play back what they have recorded as well as share their recordings with the rest of the class. This will allow them to get better at reading orally because they are able to go back and listen to themselves. This also improves reading fluency and understanding of how to read orally and still comprehend what is being said. 