F. Use available technology to reinforce and support the reading process
 

Gingerbread Phonics
This lesson uses The Gingerbread Man for shared reading.  Then students will play an online game to practice letter-sound correspondence.  At the bottom of the lesson, there are links to other sources for teaching with The Gingerbread Man.

SCORE Teacher Guide: "Too Many Tamales"
Students will use the Internet to discover recipes, build sequencing skills, and learn the value of telling the truth through additional stories.

Comparisons
Students will view and compare web sites on Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs.
 

Animal Diaries:  Storybooks written online by people all over the world.  You can read and enjoy, or get in to the action by having your class add the next paragraph!

Storyline Online:  This is an streaming video program featuring Screen Actors Guild members reading children's books aloud.  Each book includes accompanying activities and lesson ideas.

Stories to Read Online: Lots of online stories to read.

Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs):
(E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) 

E/B: Respond to simple questions by pointing to pictures or with one-to-two word responses and simple sentences when given an oral prompt.
E/B: Identify and represent key characters and setting nonverbally (i.e. gestures, pointing, pictures) or with one-to-two word responses when given an oral prompt; D: Describe key characters, setting, and plot with spoken and written descriptive sentences.
E/B: Identify features of poetry and recite simple poem; D: Read simple poetry and respond to simple factual questions about poetry content with simple oral sentences; E: Read short poems and orally identify their features (i.e. rhythm, rhyme).
D: Explain basic elements of plot, setting, and key characters with spoken and written descriptive sentences; E: Explain basic elements of plot, setting, and key characters with expanded spoken and written vocabulary and descriptive sentences.
E: Identify beginning, middle, and end of literature selection.
 

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