Track Listing:
Track 1
Introduction
Title, author, illustrator, and publisher information
Track 2
Follow-Along
Students listen to and follow along with the book’s text that is read by an adult at a speed of 80–100 WPM, a speed that meets the Reading First requirement for audio-assisted reading. This version includes sound effects and page-turn signals.
Track 3
Read-Along
Students listen to and follow along with a child’s reading of the book’s text. This version includes background music and page-turn signals.
Track 4
Read Again
Students repeat the reading with this version that is paced for practicing fluency. This version is read by an adult, with no background music, sound effects, or page-turn signals.
Track 5
Your Turn to Write
Students listen to the directions for the companion writing activity found on the last page of each reader.
Track 6
Word Dictation
Students listen to key words from the story read aloud and practice writing them. You will need to pause the track to allow students time to record each word.
Track 7
Sentence Dictation
Students listen to key sentences from the story read aloud and practice writing them. You will need to pause the track to allow students time to record each sentence.
* Some sentences have been adapted for activity’s purpose.