Overall I found the two links of the children's stories very interesting. When watching the two I specifically considered relevant applications to teaching and how I could use these resources to aid in student's academic growth.
The short video story "The Four Friends: Learn Russian with Subtitles", would be extremely advantageous for a child that was learning to read, or a student learning a different language. For a child that is learning to read, by hearing the words and being able to read the corresponding subtitles, he or she can build language connections, and strengthen their phonics and phonemic awareness. For a student learning a new language he or she could watch a simple story like the one viewed since the language would be basic to develop their additional language skills.
In Shelly Duvall's bedtime story, she reads a story with accompanying pictures. This would be a good way for students that have english as a second language, and parents that do not speak english very well to "read" each night. This would allow for students to connect pictures with the way words sound and strengthen their vocabulary. This would also allow for their english instruction to continue at home, even if their parents do not speak english. I do think that it would be more helpful if the stories also contained english subtitles where the students read along with Shelly Duvall. As a teacher I could prepare a script and have the students read along as she is reading. This would also strengthen their fluency by keeping up with her.
These stories could also be a good way for students to continue reading at home regardless of it their parents are busy as well. By making multiple resources available, it will only enhance the students academics.
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