Online Reading Website
Storyline Online
The SAG Foundation and Entertainment Industry Foundation have come together to create an online resource for readers of all ages to utilize called Storyline Online. They have recordings of different adults reading different picture books using expressive voices. Many of the videos show the illustrations from the books as the story progresses. They do not provide a copy of the text, but they do include a link to a website where the text can be purchased.
Storyline Online provides a large range of options. They have recorded readings of classics like A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon and Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes. They also feature newer publications like I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll. A wide range of genres and age levels are also included in their virtual library of videos.
I personally am not a fan of using virtual reading in the classroom. I feel like it is impersonal and it is easier for the students to become disengaged. I recently saw a teacher use a virtual read aloud to her class, and she did not receive a positive outcome. The students quickly lost interest in the video because the person narrating was reading at a very slow pace. The class probably would have responded better to a Storyline Online reading, as they are more engaging and expressive. While this might be true, I still think that online read alouds should be used in moderation, as they are not nearly as impactful as them being done live and in person.
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