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Short stories tools for common core audio under $5
The Ransom of Red Chief - by O. Henry - Audio Recording
O. Henry's hilarious story packed with irony, malapropisms, and humor makes a delightful piece of literature to introduce to one's scholars. Depending on the age and reading level of those scholars, this great short story can be a challenge for some to see the humor through colloquial language.
Reading aloud to one's scholars is the best way to emphasize the tone and humor of the characters and situations; just the additional of vocal tone helps the scholars find the depth of the theme behind t
Grades:
7th - 10th
EDGAR ALLAN POE--The Cask of Amontillado--A Reading
Professional actor and teacher Thom Bray is back with another exciting Wordplay Audio Theatre presentation, this time a reading of Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale of horror, "The Cask of Amontillado."
This tale of horror and revenge is a perfect read along for Halloween, or any time of the year you're feeling in a bone chilling mood.
This Wordplay Theatre reading is perfect for English/Humanities classes, ELL, ESL, Drama and Speech, or just for holiday fun! The reading is about 13 minutes in le
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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4 Quarters in a Dollar
This song focuses on counting quarters within a dollar. The song begins with, "1, 2, 3,4 quarters in a dollar". It goes on to sing the amounts as each quarter is added to equal a dollar (.25, .50, .75, 1.00). You and your students will have this song in your head way after the school day is over! :)
4 Quarters in a Dollar by Amanda G. Ellis, MT-BC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.Based on a work at www.morewithmusic.org.
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3rd - 6th
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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry (audio recording)
O. Henry's classic tale of mutual sacrifice for the sake of love is a fine piece of literature to introduce to one's scholars. Depending on the age and reading level of those scholars, this great short story can be a challenge for some to see the emotional aspect through the prose. Reading aloud to one's scholars is the best way to emphasize the emotional experience of the characters; just the additional of vocal tone helps the scholars find the depth of the theme behind the words. If the schol
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Interlopers - by Saki - Audio Recording
Sakis classic tale of reconciliation and irony, is an exciting piece of literature to introduce to one's scholars. Depending on the age and reading level of those scholars, this great short story can be a challenge for some to visualize the action and setting of the story. Reading aloud to one's scholars is the best way to emphasize the experience of the characters as well as the risk and nefarious nature of the situations. Cadence, dialect and vocal tone all help the scholars find the depth of
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7th - 10th
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The Valiant Tailor Listening Audio MP3
Audio Book MP3, This story is about a tailor that comes to realize he is as as clever as he is crafty. He sets out in the country and manages to appear stronger than he really is through either tricking or outsmarting others. This approach ultimately enables him to gain half a kingdom and a king's daughter. Children and adults will be enthralled by this classic tale. Fun and exciting sound effects.
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PreK - 5th
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Listening Audio MP3
Audio Book MP3, This tale is about the step daughter of a wicked witch whom is jealous of Snow White and plots against her but Snow White manages to sneak out of the house to marry a prince. Fun and exciting sound effects.
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PreK - 5th
Audio Algunas Partes NO son para Compartir
Algunas Partes NO Son Para Compartir Audio:Play this while you need a few minutes of prep time or when you need to inhale some coffee for the day.Viaje con un par de amable pececitos mientras aprenden sobre cuales partes de nuestro cuerpo pueden ser compartidas con otros. Los niños aprenderán el tipo de contacto apropiado y establecerán sus lĂmites, de una forma no amenazante. La consejera escolar, Julie Federico, inicia una conversaciĂłn acerca de los lĂmites del cuerpo en Algunas Partes No
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PreK - 4th
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K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-ESS3-3
Audio: Anger is OKAY Violence is NOT
Play this while you are organizing your day first thing in the morning.A few minutes of prep is priceless!Anger is OKAY, Violence is NOT, written by Julie Federico and illustrated by Glori Alexander, is a thoughtful, much-needed addition to pre-school teachers’ and social workers’ libraries. With vibrant, TV-cartoon-like illustrations and simple, direct text appropriate for even the youngest children, this picture book explores the complexity and vitality of anger, and when it is appropriat
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PreK - 4th
O'Henry--A Chaparral Christmas Gift: A Reading
Professional actor and teacher Thom Bray is back with another exciting Wordplay Audio Theatre presentation, this time a reading of O'Henry's tale of an unusual Texas Christmas, "A Chaparral Christmas Gift."
Almost everyone knows "The Gift of The Magi," but few know of this delightful western tale of love, jealousy, and the holiday spirit, complete with one of O'Henry's classic surprise endings.
This Wordplay Theatre reading is perfect for English/Humanities classes, ELL, ESL, Drama and Speech
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Manners Taught Me (Audiobook)
This is an audiobook developed to illuminate the idea that showing kindness works anytime, anywhere, through actions and words. These concepts are expressed through a short story, a song, and an affirmation. We know you and your little ones will enjoy it.You can check out our website for more information:https://bernishatheauthor.gumroad.com/
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PreK - 2nd
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Little Red Riding Hood Listening Audio MP3
Audio Book MP3 traditional Little Red Riding Hood Short Story with fun and exciting sound effects.
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PreK - 5th
We're gonna' rock to the 3 kinds of rocks!
This is a fun song about the 3 kinds of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. In this song each verse is repeated to give the listener a greater chance of hearing and grasping the academic content. This song gives short definitions of each of the 3 kinds of rocks:
1. Igneous rocks are formed when magma or lava cools and hardens.
2. Sedimentary rocks are made of pebbles, sand and clay. they are squeezed together in layers and become buried and cemented to form hard rock.
3. Me
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3rd - 9th
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"What's the Lesson?" Original Song-Backing Track
Original song that combines popular characters from traditional folk tales and fables with the repeated question "what's the lesson to be learned?" This question can help spark critical think and classroom discussions about decisions and consequences. This upbeat, catchy song gets stuck in students's head and is a classroom favorite. Perfect for a class learning about stories, morals, or fables. This song has been used as a writing prompt and for school performance.Mentions classic character fro
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â "What's the Lesson?" Original Song- Sheet music & Backing track
The Little Red Farm Audio Book Series 01: Living and Working Together
In this audio story, the three little pigs have found a new home at The Little Red Farm with Farmer Madison and his animal friends. They learn how to live and work together and overcome a water shortage challenge at the farm.
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PreK - 2nd
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Everyday I use my senses
This song introduces each of the 5 senses and what they each do. The song states, "Everyday I use my senses". The tempo is easy to singalong to and gives you time to point to each of the 5 senses as they are sung.
Everyday I use my Senses by Amanda G. Ellis, MT-BC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.Based on a work at www.morewithmusic.org.
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PreK - 2nd
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Something From Nothing
Based on an old Yiddish folk song and story: The idea of reusing things instead of throwing them away used to be what everyone did all of the time… This story tells of all of the things that one could make from an old coat, and can be used as an exercise in creative thinking for students of how other daily products could be used for other things.
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PreK - 4th
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[Audiobook] Reality vs. fantasy children's book
*This is the audiobook edition of Nando The Healthy Hero vs. The Pizza Pirates. The story is approximately four and a half minutes long and read by Kristi Drude.
*With time running out, Nando, DeeDee, and Beaker must outsmart the Pizza Pirates. Follow their journey as they try to save the most important treasure there is. This imaginative adventure will make you shout, "Shiver me timbers!"
*This unique fantasy vs. reality children's audio book features Nando and his family as they cook a heal
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K - 5th
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Learning Style Theater: Inky's Escape! Short audio mp3
The Inky's Escape! collection contains a short story, a longer story, and a fully produced audio drama! The short story narration is simple for early readers. This mp3 file complements the Google Slides presentation available as a FREE resource (see the link below). The stories can be played in your classroom or at home, on a stereo or smart speaker, and even in the car. Road Trip!! Collect them all--Share them with your students and play them for the young people in your life. Roughly geared fo
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PreK - 2nd
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The Princess Who Never Laughed Listening Audio MP3
Audio Book MP3, This is a story about a princess who never smiled or laughed so her father the king encouraged young men in the kingdom to make his daughter laugh thinking that whoever did might be a suitable husband for the princess. A boy named Peter acquired a goose with golden feathers that had magical powers that enabled Peter to create a scene that made the princess laugh. Fun and exciting sound effects.
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
Rikki Tikki Tavi Listening Audio MP3
Audio Book MP3, This story is about a brave, fast mongoose that confronts two snakes - Nag and his even more dangerous wife Nagaina. The snakes lurk around the garden of a family home. Rikki-tikki the mongoose is honored by the family living there for keeping the family and especially their son young Teddy safe from dangerous Nag and Nagging. Fun and exciting sound effects.
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PreK - 5th
Jack and the Beanstalk Listening Audio MP3
Audio Book MP3, This tale is about a boy who trades a cow for some magic beans. His mother throws them out the window since she thinks they have no value. In the morning Jack the boy wakes up to find that there is a beanstalk reaching into the clouds. He climbs it and discovers a mean giant living up there. Jack takes various things back down with him from each climb up including a hen that lays golden eggs. Children and adults will enjoy and learn a valuable lesson from this classic story.
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PreK - 5th
Epaminondas Listening Audio MP3
Audio Book MP3, Epaminondas is a short slightly humorous story about a boy who - as his mother tells him - does't seem to have the sense he was born with. Even the most mundane tasks are bungled in great dramatic fashion as each object from cake to butter to a puppy his aunty gives him to bring home, requires a different approach but one that most people would not have to think much about. Children and adults will enjoy this classic tale. Fun and exciting sound effects.
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
Cinco Monitos Story in Spanish with Background Music.
This is the story of the five little monkeys jumping in the bed. This story is told in Spanish with background music. This will help stimulate children’s imagination and will help bring the story alive!
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Visit my blog for more ideas with the cinco monitos!
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PreK - 3rd
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