Synopsis
Fun Read-aloud Stories for Kids
Episodes
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Reading Comprehension | Samurai: The Way of the Warrior
06/11/2009 Duration: 02minThis is an article about the Japanese warriors known as the Samurai. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Reading Comprehension | Block City | Robert Lewis Stevenson
22/10/2009 Duration: 01minListen to this poem about a child playing with a set of blocks written by RL Stevenson, a Scottish poet, over 100 years ago. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Crocodiles and Alligators | Compare and Contrast | Third Grade
12/10/2009 Duration: 03minExplore the concept of ‘compare and contrast’ with your third grade students. http://www.smarttutor.com
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What’s the Buzz | Story Elements | Second Grade
05/10/2009 Duration: 02minThis is a story about what happens when Tammy and her mom go on a picnic. http://www.smarttutor.com
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A Bird Came Down | Poetry | Emily Dickenson
28/09/2009 Duration: 01minHere is a poem written by Emily Dickenson. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Sea Turtles in Danger | Cause and Effect | Third Grade
23/09/2009 Duration: 03minThis is an article about sea turtles and why they are endangered. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Alejandro’s Closet | Cause and Effect | Second Grade
15/09/2009 Duration: 03minListen to this story about Alejandro and what happened when he wasn’t honest. Remember to pay special attention to the events of the story and try to figure out which event caused which effect. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Treasure in the Sand | Story Elements | Second Grade
08/09/2009 Duration: 02minListen to what happened when Jose found $20 on the school playground and then practice the concept of “story elements” with your elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Splash ! Story Elements | First Grade
03/09/2009 Duration: 02minHere’s a story about Jenny and Aunt Mo that introduces “story elements” to lower elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com
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The Squirrel and the Acorns | Author’s Purpose | Reading Comprehension
25/08/2009 Duration: 01minThis story is adapted from an Indian folktale and introduces the concept of “Author’sPurpose” to your elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Shilah and the Oil Spill | Reading Comprehension
17/08/2009 Duration: 03minListen to the story of Shilah the harbor seal and explore the concept of Cause and Effect with your middle elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Carlos and the Test | Rhyming Poem | Phonemic Awareness
11/08/2009 Duration: 01minLearn about Rhyming in this short poem about a boy taking a test. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Help Save the Rainforest | Reading Comprehension | Cause and Effect
03/08/2009 Duration: 01minThis article is about saving the Rain Forest and presents the concept of Cause and Effect. http://www.smarttutor.com
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When Papa Gets Home | Reading Comprehension | Sequencing
27/07/2009 Duration: 01minThis is a short story that introduces the concept of “Sequencing” to lower elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com
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A Poem for My Gold Fish | Phonemic Awareness | Rhyming | Second Grade
17/07/2009 Duration: 01minThis is a short poem that demonstrates the concept of Phonemic Awareness – Rhyming. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Reading Comprehension | Second Grade | Fact and Opinion | Jackie Robinson
07/07/2009 Duration: 01minThis is a short biography about Jackie Robinson that introduces the concept of ‘fact and opinion’ to lower elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Reading Comprehension – Author’s Purpose – First Grade
17/06/2009 Duration: 01minHere is a story about Noah and his grandma that introduces the concept of ‘author’s purpose’ to your lower elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com
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Reading Comprehension – Compare and Contrast – Kindergarten
13/05/2009 Duration: 54h00sExplore the concept of ‘compare and contrast’ with your Kindergarten students. http://www.smarttutor.com