Extra Resources

Use this page to help to find extra resources to help with writing class.

Story Podcasts

Podcasts help students follow along with a story without having to read. Linked are two types of podcasts that are focused on stories. Podcasts can be listened to over dinner, in the morning, commuting, etc. Have a discussion with your child after listening to a podcast.

Some questions to ask:

Did you like the story? Why or why not?
What is the STRONGEST theme in the story? Use two details to prove your answer.
What makes the characters complicated? What were their flaws? What were their strengths?

LeVar Burton Reads: The Best Short Stories, Performed Just for You In each episode, host LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow, Star Trek, Roots) hand-picks a different piece of short fiction, and reads it to you.

The Truth

Nonfiction Podcasts

Sample questions for nonfiction podcasts:

What is the central idea? Use two details to prove your point.
Were you interested in the topic of the podcast? Why or why not?
How did the author present the information? What are some techniques you can use in your own writing?

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