literature appreciation for independent learning “reading is a foundational skill for learning,...
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Literature Appreciation for Independent Learning
“Reading is a foundational skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment.”
Overview of PresentationOverview of Library Media
Curriculum StrandsGrade Level Objectives for
Literature Appreciation StrandCollaboration with Classroom
TeacherTools and ResourcesTips for Parents
Library Media Curriculumhttp://www.greenwichschools.org/page.cfm?p=29
Literature AppreciationEssential
Question: How can reading become a foundational skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment?
What does it mean to be a life-long reader?
K – 5 Grade Level Objectives for Library Media
Develop appreciation and self-motivation as a reader.
Determine and select materials appropriate to personal abilities and interests.
Understand and use the library as an information and pleasure reading source.
Collaborate and share knowledge of information and literary sources
Lessons and ActivitiesSelect books to support classroom learning -
using picture walks, words, “5 fingers” Participate in read-aloud, storytelling, and
book talking.Book AdvisoryUse of Online Catalog (Destiny) to choose a
book.Digital storytellingBook ReviewsGenre and award-winning booksLiteracy promotions / displays
Collaboration with Classroom TeachersBook Exchange
◦Grade 2-5 teacher comes to Book Exchange and helps students choose their books.
Support Reading Curriculum Assist in finding high interest books that supplement
leveled collections. Help students towards independence in selecting
and locating books in the library. Create booklists appropriate to curriculum needs.
Reading for enjoyment / create lifelong readers
How do we accomplish this?
Read-Alouds, Storytelling and Book Talks◦K-1 Storytelling◦2-5 Book Talks
Help students find a book that they can read and enjoy.
Urge students to read books they might overlook.
How do we accomplish this?Independently search and locate
books using the online catalog – Destiny.
Since September 2010, Glenville students have taken out over 15,000 books from the Glenville School Library.
Destiny Online Cataloghttp://destiny.greenwich.k12.ct.usDestiny – Online CatalogSearch by keyword, subject,
author, title, seriesSearch by reading program and
levels (F&P levels incorporated during last two years)
Search by format, i.e., eBooks.
Top 10 Titles and Series at Glenville SchoolDiary of a Wimpy Kid (Series) by Jeff Kinney.Sammy Keyes (Series) by Wendelin van DraanenWarriors (Series) by Erin HunterAlexander Graham Bell by Ann GainesMercy Watson (Series) by Kate DiCamilloMichael Jordan: Basketball’s Soaring Star by Paul
DeeganPurplicious by Victoria KannRainbow Magic (Series) by Daisy MeadowsA Wrinkle in Time (Time Quartet Series) by
Madeleine L'EngleGeronimo Stilton (Series) by “Geronimo Stilton”
More Destiny…Basic Library Search
◦ (title, author, keyword, subject)Power SearchTitle informationCategory/Visual SearchWebPath ExpressDestiny Quest – includes latest
arrivals, most popular books, ability to save lists
Book Reviews
WebPath Express
DestinyQuest
•Advanced search by interest, reading level, genre, subject, etc.•Create your own list by dragging-and-dropping•Create a list of websites•Information on new arrivals, resource lists, top ten and more.
Other ResourcesGreenwich Public Schools Virtual
Library http://www.greenwichschools.org/page.cf
m?p=888
World Book for Kids World Book Student Grade Level Resources on Virtual Library
Reading Promotion IdeasCelebrate National
Reading/Library Events:◦Read Across America (March) – Also
known as Dr. Seuss day.◦Get Caught Reading – May is “Get
Caught Reading” Month.◦September is
Library Card Sign-up Month◦Spring Challenge◦Drop Everything and Read.
Tips for Parents◦Read with your child◦Show interest in what they are checking out –
have them tell you about the book.◦Use Destiny and the other resources available
to select books, have your child look for them when they come to the library.
◦Help your child use the other resources available for other reading materials or activities.
◦Visit the public library and select books together.
◦Help them get their books back on time so they can try more books.