International Literacy Association Newsletter Weekly Project: Effective Literacy Websites #2

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Jerydine Guerrero

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Effective Literacy Website #2

 

StoryPlace


            StoryPlace (https://www.storyplace.org/front), associated with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, is an interactive story-telling website for young children between the ages of pre-school and elementary school that was initially published in 2000. At no cost, each narrative on this website is told using text-based information coupled with simple animations, presented in both English and Spanish. The passages from the stories appear to use voice acting when you click on one of the stories; nevertheless, certain passages are left totally for children to read.

 By adding fun animations and voiceovers to read along to, StoryPlace encourages readers to stay engaged and focused. Users of this website also benefit from other strategies for engaging the reader, such as allowing users to select and name the main characters, as well as a final comprehension quiz in which the reader is asked to compare the completed story to a famous fable or fairy tale. Additionally, the stories are brief, allowing younger children with shorter attention spans to complete each story from beginning to end. 

As a Kindergarten teacher, I'm looking forward to implementing this resource with my students. It's a great place for my students to listen to or practice reading short stories. With StoryPlace, you can also connect with desktop and mobile devices, allowing parents or caregivers to start early literacy with their child. In addition for parents and caregivers, StoryPlace also suggests five ways to raise a reader at home. All things considered, everything about StoryPlace appeals to the younger audience, from colorful graphics to lively animations. This virtual library is perfect for children to get started on their early literacy journey.

 

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