How to Record Books

1. Decide on the book you will record and have a cassette player and tapes ready..

2. Speak into the microphone with a naturally expressive voice you would use as if reading to one child..

3. Allow five to ten seconds lead time before recording..

4. State the title of the story, author, and tape identification and side. (James and the Giant Peach, Roald Dahl, Tape 1, Side A)

5. Give a short global introduction to the story and a reason to read the story..

6. Tell the student, "Turn to page ___ in your book.

7. Pause to allow the student enough time to find the page and look at the pictures.

8. Say, "Follow along as you hear me read." Restate the page number in a normal voice.

9. Record at a slow pace, in short phrases, and with expressive intonation

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