Book Tasting: Promoting & Inspiring
Reading
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Presented by:Rose Pringle, LMS @James Madison MS & Thurgood Marshall MS
Chontell Richardson, ILT @Thurgood Marshall MSLaTonya Wright, ILT @James Madison MS
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Welcome to the Book Café
Quote“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested
thoroughly.”-Francis Bacon
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Objective Participants will…• make connections between Maryland College &
Career Readiness Standards/CCSS & the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Standards,
• learn how Library Media Specialists and teachers can collaborate to promote reading & cross-curricular connections, and
• learn strategies to inspire & promote reading (in and outside of school).
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Research• If children read 1 million words
in a year, at least 1,000 words will be added to their vocabulary.
• When books are readily available, when the print environment is rich, more reading is done.
• Access to a school library results in more reading.
(Krashen, 1993)
• People who say they read more write better.
• Children read more when they see other people
reading.(Krashen, 1993)
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Maryland College & Career Readiness Standards
• R1-Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly & to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
• R10-Read & comprehend complex literary & informational texts independently & proficiently.
• SL1-Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations & collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas & expressing their own clearly & persuasively.
• SL4-Present information, findings, & supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning & the organization, development, & style are appropriate to task, purpose, & audience.
• SL6-Adapt speech to a variety of contexts & communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
• L1-Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar & usage when writing or speaking.
• L3-Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different context, to make effective choices for meaning or style, & to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
• L6-Acquire & use accurately a range of general academic & domain-specific words & phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, & listening at the college & career readiness level.
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American Associationof School Librarians
Standards for the 21st Century Learner
• Standard 1-Inquiry, think critically, & gain knowledge.• Standard 2-Draw conclusions, make informed
decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, & create new knowledge.
• Standard 3-Share knowledge & participate ethically & productively as members of our democratic society.
• Standard 4-Pursue personal & aesthetic growth.JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe
Today’s Goal
To offer you a “taste” of informational texts that we hope will tempt you and whet your appetite for more. You'll have an
opportunity to “taste” books from our book buffet. It is our hope that no one will walk away from today’s book tasting experience
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Food Tasting Experiences
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XCDZy2nK-w
Book Tasting: What is it?• A book tasting is a
chance to “sample” different books to see if you might like to read one or more of the books.
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Nonfiction WritingDefinition
• Writing that offers an opinion or conjecture based on facts, real events, or real people.
Examples• Biographies/Autobiographies• Memoirs• Editorials• Reference Books• Essays• Science or History
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Try it. You might like it!
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Book Tasting Procedures
• Preview the book by:– Looking at the cover.
– Read the description on the back or inside front cover.
– Read a few pages & examine any graphics (photographs, diagrams, charts, etc.)
– Form an opinion.
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Book Tasting Menu
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Book Tasting Menu
Give your thoughtful opinion. If you think the cover is appealing or unappetizing, then tell why.
Predict what you think this book is about or what might learn from this book.
Requires more than a yes or no response. Tell whether or not you think this book will be interesting & worth checking out to read.
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Helpful Adjectives
• Fresh• Rich• Tasteful/Tasty• Seasoned• Loaded• Savory• Appealing• Interesting• Lively• Delightful• Watery/Juicy• Crispy
• Stale• Light• Cheesy• Bland• Empty• Insipid• Awful• Mundane• Repulsive• Creepy• Dry• Limp
Use the words on this adjective sheet
to describe the books you are
“tasting.”
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Adjectives to Describe Any Book
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Book Tasting Etiquette What Not To Do…
• Yell or scream• Damage or disrespect the books• Run or play• Use inappropriate language• Disrespect the wait staff or host
What To Do…• Use inside voices• Handle books with care• Move from table to table• Use appropriate words• Respect the wait staff or
host
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Give your thoughtful opinion. If you think the cover is appealing or unappetizing, then tell why.
Predict what you think this book is about or what might learn from this book.
Requires more than a yes or no response. Tell whether or not you think this book will be interesting & worth checking out to read.
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Let’s Give Book Tasting A Try!
Complete Your Menu!
Share Your Books Tasted
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Maryland College & Career Readiness Standards
• R1-Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly & to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
• R10-Read & comprehend complex literary & informational texts independently & proficiently.
• SL1-Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations & collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas & expressing their own clearly & persuasively.
• SL4-Present information, findings, & supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning & the organization, development, & style are appropriate to task, purpose, & audience.
• SL6-Adapt speech to a variety of contexts & communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
• L1-Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar & usage when writing or speaking.
• L3-Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different context, to make effective choices for meaning or style, & to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
• L6-Acquire & use accurately a range of general academic & domain-specific words & phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, & listening at the college & career readiness level.
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Book Tasting: Your Thoughts
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Non-Fiction Scavenger Hunt
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When you’re finished…If you’ve found a book you think you might enjoy reading, check it out & take it with you today!
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Nonfiction Book Tasting• Classroom Application• Differentiation• Cross-Curricular
Collaboration
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Nonfiction Book Tasting
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"I felt like they (Ms. Pringle, Ms. Richardson, & Ms. Wright, the James Madison Teacher) were creative because I wouldn't have thought of that. I was kind of sad because food wasn't involved but everything else was great“.
“I feel it was creative and I loved it! It was different and it helped me pick a very good book, I would not change anything about our "in-school" field trip.“
"I love the trip, it was fun and I like how they made it as a restaurant, how the table was set, and the different things and they set it up all nice...I also like when I found the book I wanted!”
Testimonials from Students
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“I think this was an amazing experience. I would have liked it if their were more mystery books.”
“The overall experience was fantastic! I’ve never done anything like this! Next time a different book genre should be chosen.“
“It was very nice and I really enjoy this and I would want to do it again! Everything was nice I would not change anything.”
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Testimonials from Teachers
“The experience significantly improved my students outlook on reading and approaching new genres/texts in under 45 minutes. Thank you so much for the invitation, please let me know the next opportunity I will have to bring my other classes.”-Ms. Carrington, 7th grade R/ELA Teacher @TMMS
“I thought that it was innovative and refreshing. The kids really took to the concept of the tasting. The books were timely and of high interest. Personally, I enjoyed catering to my students and it was fabulous.” – Ms. Miller, 7th grade R/ELA Teacher @JMMS
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Book Tasting Resources
• The Book Bug-http://mrsnthebookbug.blogspot.com/
• The Unquiet Librarian-http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com/2014/02/27/revisiting-book-tasting-to-support-readers/
• Tree Frog Blog (Chase Street Elementary School)-http://chasestreetlibrary.wordpress.com/2013/01/17/booktasting4th5th/JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe
Inspire Reading in “Adult Learners”
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Ideas to Inspire “Student Readers”
• Library Card Initiative• Book Talks• Author Fair• Book Crush or Speed Dating with Books• Book Shopping Party or Book Fair• Reading Week/Read Across…/International Literacy Day• Book of the Month• Book Club• Read & Vote for Black-Eyed Susan Nominees• Revolution Tasting –Primary sources at each station• Unit of Study Tasting- any content area will work
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Follow-up Activities• Technology integration- credibility of information• Schedule regular check out days (school library)• Field trip to public library• Field trip Library of Congress• National Archives –speeches• Book exchange
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Remember…
Reading is Soooooooo Delicious!JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe
ContactsAndrea Thomas-Munson, MS R/ELA Instructional Specialist
Rose Pringle, LMS @James Madison [email protected]
Chontell Richardson, R/ELA ILT @Thurgood Marshall [email protected]
LaTonya Wright, R/ELA ILT @James Madison [email protected]
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