Fun Reading Comprehension Passages - 4 FUNNY VIDEOBOOKS - Bundle

ENGAGE your readers at a higher level with cartoon reading comprehension! Mini-Bundle #1 has four of my zany yet highly engaging video books. Each of them includes a printable reading passage, a 3x repeated reading passage w/ coloring, and 10 reading comprehension activities with 3-4 questions each: summarizing the story, connecting to you, making inferences, let's make predictions, creative writing prompt, vocab practice, teacher keys, and more below. Preview all products before spending your hard-earned money.

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The VIDEO BOOK MP4s are included with a zip file and can be uploaded to your classroom computers. The stories include QR codes that link directly to a private YouTube version. Students can easily scan, hear the story, laugh, then answer the questions. The reading levels are ESTIMATED and work great for 3rd and 4th graders around there. The audiobook runtime is about a minute shorter because the breaks in-between are shorter.

Introducing Mister Lewis’ “VIDEO BOOKS MINI-BUNDLE #1”:

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A crazy four pack of original reading comprehension passages that help boost literacy skills without losing the smiles. It comes in the form of both a fully produced audiobook w/ zany sounds, along with the ever-popular VIDEO BOOK with wacky model reading by Mister Lewis. Research information on the powerful effects of video caption reading and audiobooks can be found below.

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You can use these for...

• Daily 5

• Literacy time when you need some spice

• Small groups

• Morning work

• RTI

• Reading tutoring

• ESL and SPED learners (older grades work best)

• Homework

• Substitutes

• Friday fun

• Rewards

• Early finishers

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WHICH VIDEO BOOKS ARE INCLUDED?

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The Marshmallow Jungle - Outrageous #1

The Day My TV Ran Away - Outrageous #2

Dolphins in the Basement - Outrageous #3

The Day I Became a Stegosaurus - Outrageous #4

* Watch the first 2 minutes of each at the link *

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TELL ME MORE!

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• The video books are fully produced audiobooks combined with story captions that students follow along

• Each line of words is drawn out as Mister Lewis reads the story, followed by ZANY sound effects and sprinkled with kooky animations that kids love

• Most pages include the QR code, linking to the video book on YouTube. It can be scanned easily by most e-devices/phones with a camera and a FREE QR code reader app, directions included

• These products also includes the stand-alone, audiobook Mp3 file to allow multiple listening options in your classroom: computer, Mp3 player, tablet, iPad, CD

• These multi-option packs makes it easy to customize your combination of questions and literacy activities to fit your lesson plan. Cover your bases!

• Great for struggling and or bored readers.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED?

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• Video Book Mp4

• Audiobook Mp3 w/ ZANY sounds that engage readers

• Basic reading passage that fits any of the activities

• QR codes that link directly to the video book on YouTube for easy student access

• Student Packet Cover Page with optional coloring

9 different sheets of core-related questions/activities to mix and match:

• Fluency 3X Reading Passage with optional coloring & parent/guardian signature

• Let's Make Predictions

• Summarize the Story

• Reflecting Back

• Connecting to You

• Making Inferences

• Ask the Questions

• Writing Activity including extra lines page

• Vocabulary including extra lines page

• Teacher Keys for Summarizing and Making Inferences

• QR Code color copy (print and use as a station, etc.)

• QR Code B/W copy

• Directions for QR Code (download the free app, etc.)

• Letter Home

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So...Mister Lewis, HOW will video-captions + audio help in my classroom?

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What the research says...

“Closed captioning is an underutilized tool when it comes to educating young readers. It is entertaining, and they grasp it intuitively.” - KidsReadNow.org

"Animated video is an engaging instrument that can help you tell your story more comprehensively. 65% of people are visual learners, and 90% of the information transmitted to the brain is visual. According to molecular biologist John Medina, vision is our most dominant sense, taking up half of our brain’s resources. And visual information is processed 60,000x faster than text." - DreamGrow.org

•• Quoting ReadingRockets.org ••

"Several studies (e.g., Bowe & Kaufman, 2001; Evmenova, 2008; Linebarger, 2001; Rickelman, Henk, & Layton, 1991) indicate that captioning and subtitles can help strengthen the following reading skills of students with learning disabilities, ELLs, and struggling or beginning readers:

• Reading speed and fluency

• Word knowledge

• Decoding

• Vocabulary acquisition

• Word recognition

• Reading comprehension

• Oral reading rates

Research has shown that watching videos appears to have a positive impact on comprehension skills, and combining viewing with text or captions appears to boost vocabulary acquisition, addressing skill deficits of struggling readers (Koskinen, Wilson, Gambrell, & Neuman, 1993; Koskinen, Knable, Markham, Jensema, & Kane 1995; Linebarger, 2001)."

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WHAT LEVEL ARE THESE?

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This pack is best recommended for 3rd-4th grade, but also for STRONG and or G/T 2nd, or lower 5th. These are perfect for kids who are struggling to enjoy reading.

**Note: These passages are only written at ONE level and unfortunately do not include multiple levels for differentiation.** However, with audiobooks/video books reading along, lower levels can still enjoy these.

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TELL ME ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOK IN THIS PACK!

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Mister Lewis' audiobooks are narrated in his home studio (a tiny, Wizard of Oz style closet) then produced with zany sounds to incorporate more senses into literacy time.

One audiobook to follow along!

• Lively narrated by Mister Lewis to model

• 3 – 5 minutes per story

• Fully produced w/ sounds that bring comprehension to life

Mp3 format easily uploads to:

• Computers (PC or Mac)

• Tablets (iPad etc)

• Any Mp3 player

• or Burn them to a CD

When/where to use:

• Daily 5 listening station

• RTI

• Small groups

• Play for read aloud ( save your voice! )

• Morning work or last 10 mins

• HW — Email Mp3 + passage to parents

• Sub days

• Early finishers

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WHY SHOULD I USE AUDIOBOOKS FOR LITERACY???

AUDIOBOOKS...

• Improve Comprehension

• Help Pronunciation and Vocabulary

• Aid Struggling Readers

• Develop Sense of Narrative & Understanding of Language

• Teach Literacy Using Other Senses

• Improve Critical Listening Skills

• Introduce Higher-Level Text

• Help ESL Students w/ Language Skills

• Educate While Entertaining

• Spark PASSION in Less Interested Readers

• Encourage Technological Learning

• Are Perfect for Story Time

• Give the Teacher's voice a Break (the clincher)

• ARE FUN!!!

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What are TPT TEACHERS saying about using my audiobooks in class?

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"I am using your AUDIO sets for the end of the year, and my students LOVE these sets! They are SO engaging!!!! THANK YOU! I know these sets are time consuming to create. The sound effects are AWESOME, and we all look forward in listening to each of the readings." - Linda J.

"Thank you so much! I use your stories with my Life Skills students. My student so enjoy your stories! They enjoy all the silly sounds. It really keeps my students engaged. I look forward to more of your audiobooks." - Rebecca V.

"A fun and engaging way to do fluency with class." - Katie B.

Video Book Mini-BUNDLE #1

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The Marshmallow Jungle - Outrageous #1

The Day My TV Ran Away - Outrageous #2

Dolphins in the Basement - Outrageous #3

The Day I Became a Stegosaurus - Outrageous #4

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Tiger the Taco - Outrageous #5

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Thank you for looking! - Mister Lewis