1. Exploring Language Arts
Not Just for Listening
Integrating Audiobooks into the Curriculum
by Sharon Grover and Lizette D. Hannegan
Elementary school through middle school
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hildren’s and young-adult literature in new and vibrant record- Classroom teachers and librarians
literature in audiobook format ings, are examples of excellent audio- can incorporate audiobooks into
is being produced in record book performance, and showcase ideas read-aloud sessions, book reports,
numbers. Outstanding performances for using the format in instructional and interdisciplinary projects such
by recognized actors, concurrent pub- lessons. This list has been organized as historical fiction for English and
lication with hardcover releases, and by grade level and theme: for K–2 the social studies. Collaboration between
variety and availability all contribute to topic of Liste
