The storybook was approved by experts, the teachers and fourth-grade coordinator as being suitable for the age group being tested. The electronic storybook, which are part of the Living book series, was selected based on their appropriateness for this age of reader with regard to content and reading level. Storybook was Sheila Rae, the Brave by Kevin Henkes: Developmental Assessment Level (DRA): 18-20. The Interactive storybook offered a “read to me” option, providing linear progression through the text screen by screen, and a “let me play” option which, while encouraging linear progression, permitted linear regression and screen selection. During electronic
storybooks word pronunciations, definitions, narration functions were turned off so as not to provide extra help to students.