One example of a curriculum resource that connects audio and oral meanings to reading and writing is the use of audiobooks in the classroom. Audiobooks are digital recordings of written texts that are read aloud, allowing students to hear the words and experience the story in a different way than just reading it on the page.

When used in the classroom, audiobooks can be a powerful tool for developing multimodal literacies. Here are some dimensions of multimodal literacies pedagogy that are exemplified by the use of audiobooks:

Multiple modes of representation: Audiobooks provide students with access to the written text through an oral mode of representation. This allows students to engage with the text in a different way than just reading it on the page. By experiencing the text through multiple modes, students are able to develop a deeper understanding of the story and its meaning.

Multimodal composition: Students can use audiobooks as a resource for creating their own multimodal compositions. For example, students could create a video or podcast that combines their own narration with images and music to retell a story in their own words.