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Be a Reading StarBe a Reading StarBrenda Steffens

MASL ConferenceApril 2012

bsteffens@mcr1.stovermo.com

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Be A Reading StarBe A Reading Star

I want every child that comes into my library to love to read.

My goal is to try every avenue to find the right book for the right child so that they can become lifelong readers.

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One School One ReadOne School One Read

All students read the same book at the same time.

Choose your book Purchase one book per family Set up a calendar with chapters and

activities Trivia Questions each day Funding

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One School One ReadOne School One Read

American Legion, Lions Club, Local Banks, Reality Offices , etc

First Read Book plates Read to Them--

http://www.readtothem.org/index.php

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One School One ReadOne School One Read

This is our second year First year was World According to

Humphrey Second year was Sarah Plain and Tall

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One School One ReadOne School One ReadSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayAPRIL 11 12

OSOB KICKOFFBooks sent homeRead chapter 1

13Read chapter 2

14Read chapter 3

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READ A BUTTON DAY

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17Solve the Humphrey challenge of the week

18Read chapter 4

19 Read chapter 5

20Read chapter 6

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EARLY OUT

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NO SCHOOL

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24Solve the Humphrey challenge of the week

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NO SCHOOL

26Read chapter 7

27Read chapter 8

28Read Chapter 9

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READ A SHIRTHUMPHREY CONTEST ENTRIES DUE

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MAY 1Solve the Humphrey challenge of the week

2Read chapter 10

3 Read chapter 11

4Read chapter 12

5Read chapter 13

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Read a hat day

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9 9Read chapter 14

10Read chapter 15

11 12Prizes awarded for joke contest

13Prizes awarded for “More Adventures with Humphrey” contest

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One School One ReadOne School One Read

The World According to Humphrey Trivia Questions   (4/13) Chapter 1: What is Humphrey’s secret? (the lock on his cage doesn’t work) (4/14) Chapter 2: Who is Humphrey’s new friend? (Aldo the night custodian) (4/15) Chapter 3: What promise did Sayeh make to Mrs. Brisbane? (to raise her hand and answer a question) (4/19) Chapter 4: Who was the first person to take Humphrey home for the weekend? (Mr.Morales the

principal) (4/20) Chapter 5: What would Aldo the custodian really like to have? (a girlfriend) (4/21) Chapter 6: How did Humphrey try to help Mr. Aldo find a girlfriend? (put Moonlighter’s Club ad on

overhead projector) (4/27) Chapter 7: Why doesn’t Sayeh like to talk in class? (she is afraid other children will make fun of her

accent) (4/28) Chapter 8: What prize did Humphrey win? (best costume) What was his costume? (a ghost) (4/29) Chapter 9: What was Humphrey’s secret weapon? (a rubberband) (5/3) Chapter 10: Why did Garth sneak back into the classroom during recess? (to let Humphrey out of his

cage) (5/4) Chapter 11: What was the problem in the Thomas household? (TV always on) How did Humphrey solve

this problem? (unplugged theTV) (5/5) Chapter 12: Why was Humphrey worried at the end of chapter 12? (no one volunteered to take him home for Thanksgiving or because Mrs. Brisbane was taking him home) (5/6) Chapter 13: Where does Mrs. Brisbane’s son live? (Tokyo) (5/10) Chapter 14: What did Mr. Brisbane use to capture Humphrey? (his cap) (5/11) Chapter 15: What Christmas gift does Mr. Brisbane make for Humphrey? (his very own playground)

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Got Books?Got Books?I doI do

Display of students with their favorite book with milk mustaches

Use shaving cream

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Be a Reading Be a Reading StarStar

GIVEAWAY

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Author VisitsAuthor Visits

Invite an author to visit with your classroom

Local authors Share authors with other schools Skype with an author http://www.katemessner.com/authors-w

ho-skype-with-classes-book-clubs-for-free/

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Author VisitsAuthor Visits

http://skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com/ World Read Aloud

Day--http://litworld.org/worldreadaloudday/

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Guest ReadersGuest Readers

Community High School students Support Staff Elementary to High School Speech and Drama Students Representatives and Senators Government Officials

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StoriesStories

Books on Tape/CD Playaways Stories Online—

www.barnesandnoble.com/storytime

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Book TalksBook Talks

Select four or five books and give a brief summary of the book

Have students stand up and give a brief summary of the book

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Use PuppetsUse Puppets

Purchase puppets to go with stories Make your own puppets Download free puppets—

www.kizclub.com Piggie and Elephant books

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Web 2.0 IdeasWeb 2.0 IdeasBe A Reading Star!

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TwitterTwitter

Great Professional Development Find out about latest books Get the latest from authors Great reading ideas Title Talk—last Sunday of the Month @bulldogsread

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TwitterTwitter

Some great people to follow• @MrSchuReads• @frankisibberson• @thebrainlair• @alybee93• @jmalphy• @shannonmmiller• @anitasilvey

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Twitter--AuthorsTwitter--Authors

@JudyBlume @Eric_Wright @sarahdressen @LaurelSynder @DanGutmanBooks @BobbiePyron @The_Pigeon @StudioJJK

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FacebookFacebook

Share information› Books› Book club› Reading Activities› Pictures

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BlogsBlogs

Jenn’s Bookshelves-- http://www.jennsbookshelves.com/2011/11/12/thankfully-reading-weekend-2011-edition/

MSTA Lounge—Book Challenge

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FlickerFlicker

Add pictures for families to see the fun Make sure you follow school guidelines www.flickr.com

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Bookmarks using QR codesBookmarks using QR codes

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QR Code InstructionsQR Code Instructions

Make posters, bookmarks, etc. to highlight authors, series, award programs, etc.

•Find your website•Go to http://goqr.me/•Download your QR code on

your publication

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QR CodesQR Codes

How to make QR Codes in three easy steps. http://www.flickr.com/photos/info_grrl/6234764457/in/set-72157625298744518

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Eye Read Do You?Eye Read Do You?

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Be a Reading Be a Reading StarStar

GIVEAWAY

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Award Award ProgramsPrograms

Be A Reading Star

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Award ProgramsAward Programs

Building Block--PK-Khttp://molib.org/BuildingBlock.html Show-Me Readers Award—1-3http://www.maslonline.org/

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Award ProgramsAward Programs

Mark Twain Award—4-6 http://www.maslonline.org

Truman Award—6-8http://www.maslonline.org

Gateway Award—9-12 http://www.maslonline.org

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Award ProgramsAward Programs

Caldecott Awards--http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottwinners/caldecottmedal.cfm

Newbery Awards--http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal

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Reading CircleReading Circle

Sponsored by MSTA www.msta.org/readingcircle Reading program for PK-12 Certificates online Recommended books Activities Coloring book

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Missouri Read Aloud DayMissouri Read Aloud Day

2nd Friday in March House Bill 795 Representative Mike Kelley This bill designates the second Friday in

March as “Missouri School Read-In Day.” The day is to be appropriately observed with activities that promote an increased awareness of the importance and benefits of reading and that encourage greater emphasis on reading in the school and in the home.

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GIVEAWAY

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CalendarCalendar

Fun Days Calendar Keep list of reading celebration days Three year calendar Three month calendar on the wall

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CalendarCalendar

Children’s Book Week Teen Week Poetry Month Humor Month National Book Month Missouri Read Aloud Day Picture Book Month

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CalendarCalendar Read World Aloud Day Caterpillar Day Read for the Record—Sept. 27-Oct. 4

http://www.jstart.org Ladybug Girl and Bug Squad

Wrestle Mania Pig Day Friendiversary Day D.E.A.R. Drop Everything and Read Day--

dropeverythingandread.com

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Book ClubsBook Clubs

High school during lunch Faculty before school Make sure you have a name Discuss books each of us are reading

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Bulldogs Read BagsBulldogs Read Bags

Each bag contains 7 books Get a different bag each week Students sign up at the beginning of

school I check to see if 7 books are in bag, if

not replace book and put a different tag on the bag.

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Bulldogs Read BagsBulldogs Read Bags

Students place bags in collapsible carts on Wednesday.

We pick up and change bags, and place outside of classrooms and teachers hand out before going home.

The carts are kept outside of the library so that students can return bags if they have forgotten.

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Bulldogs Read BagsBulldogs Read Bags

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GIVEAWAY

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I Love This BookI Love This Book

Use a Flip Camera Students hold up favorite book and

simply say “I Love This Book” Make a video and show during lunch,

etc.

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Book TrailersBook Trailers

• YouTube • Make your own.• Photo 3• Schooltube• Teachertube• http://mrschureads.blogspot.com

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CostumesCostumes

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CostumesCostumes

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CostumesCostumes

Costumes available at Costume Specialties http://www.cospec.com/childrens_book_characters.html

Costumes are free, but you need to pay for shipping which is $140 per costume. You have them at least a week, some longer. You could share the expenses with a neighboring school.

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ChallengesChallenges

Set up your own challenges for the students

Read at least one book a day Read 1500 books

-Get the kids involved-Keep track so the kids can know if

you are on track

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ChallengesChallenges

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BulldogsRead Reading BulldogsRead Reading NightsNights

Held monthly—well almost monthly at the three locations

Programs held for parents and for the kids Teachers sign up to attend at least one

Reading Night a semester Each month has a theme

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Public RelationsPublic Relations

Flyers› General one for all three areas› One for each area› Posted in all three locations› Send one home at beginning of the

month with each student

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Public RelationsPublic Relations

Newspaper ArticlesArticles throughout the month along with pictures from each Adventure Night

Letters and flyers to churches Pictures Reminders—day of Reading Night Stickers Magnets—dates of all Reading Nights along

with READING CARNIVAL

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Reading Night ThemesReading Night Themes

Wild about books Reading is a Treat Reading Wonderland Reading is Dino-mite Get Creative & Read Ahoy Ye Readers! Bedtime Stories Go Bananas for Books Click Clack Read Catch the Reading Bug Reading is Spooktacular Race into Reading Monster Reading Bash

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Summer Reading ClubsSummer Reading Clubs

Same type of thing as the Reading Nights but once a week for 8 weeks

We do teen activities twice a month Students can check out books

throughout the summer and keep reading.

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Dial A StoryDial A Story

Set up a phone line that students can call in and hear a story read.

Change it every week Have students read the story

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ClothingClothing

Stop Falling—www.stopfalling.com Upstart—www.highsmith.com/upstart Café Press –Beware of sizes

www.cafepress.com Work Place Pro—www.workplacepro.com Design your own

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Simple IdeasSimple Ideas

Email—Currently reading— Sign outside of classroom: Currently

Reading ____________________ Sign on lockers: Currently

Reading______________________________ use business card magnets

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Giveaways for PrizesGiveaways for Prizes

Bags Water bottles Glasses Books Pencils

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PublishersPublishers

Contact publishers and they will send you lots of free items such as › Posters› Bookmarks› Books› CD’s

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GIVEAWAY

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Decorations Decorations

Decorate your room to reinforce reading› Stuffed animals› Clocks› Calendars› Posters› Signage› Book Sticks

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Show off booksShow off books

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Showcase books with book Showcase books with book characterscharacters

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Quilts in the hallwayQuilts in the hallway

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Quilts in the hallwayQuilts in the hallway

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KNOW BOOKS!KNOW BOOKS!

Join NetGallery--http://www.netgalley.com/

Sign up and read the books before published

Can read them on Nook, Kindle, Ipad, or on your computer.

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GoodreadsGoodreads

www.goodreads.com See what your friends are reading. Keep track of what you've read Organize your books into virtual

bookshelves Join a book club to discuss your favorite

books

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Inexpensive BooksInexpensive Books

Book Close Outs--http://www.bookcloseouts.com/Store/Browse/Kids/_/N-2ji

Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse Sales Dollar Tree Goodwill Half Price Books First

Books--http://www.fbmarketplace.org/

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BookreadersBookreaders

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Nooks or KindlesNooks or Kindles

Download Award books onto the electronic devices

Check them out to the students Parents and students sign an agreement

first

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Other ResourcesOther Resources

www.kizclub.com Has color and black and white book props already made. Just print and add a popsicle stick.

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Free Little LibrariesFree Little Libraries

http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/

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World Book NightWorld Book Night

World Book Night is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books. To be held in the U.S. as well as the U.K. and Ireland on April 23, 2012. It will see tens of thousands of people go out into their communities to spread the joy and love of reading by giving out free World Book Night paperbacks.

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World Book NightWorld Book Night

http://www.us.worldbooknight.org/

The Thirty Books

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian

Wintergirls

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Friday Night Lights

Kindred

Ender's Game

Little Bee

The Hunger Games

Blood Work

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

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Because of Winn Dixie Zeitoun Peace Like a River A Reliable Wife Q is for Quarry A Prayer for Owen Meany The Kite Runner The Stand The Poisonwood Bible The History of Love

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World Book NightWorld Book Night

The Book Thief The Namesake The Things They Carried Bel Canto My Sister's Keeper Housekeeping The Lovely Bones The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Just Kids The Glass Castle

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Summer Reading ClubsSummer Reading Clubs

Barnes and Noble

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Nerdy Book ClubNerdy Book Club

Join librarians, teachers, authors, illustrators, book sellers, etc and be a part of the Nerdy Book Club

http://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/ Nerdy Book Awards Clothing also

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ReadReadBe the example!Be the example!

Be a Reading Be a Reading Star!Star!