THE MAKE THEM OR BREAK THEM YEARS ENGAGING READERS THROUGH THEIR TWEEN AND TEEN YEARS WITH CATHY FISCHBUCH
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1. THE MAKE THEM OR BREAK THEM YEARS ENGAGING READERS THROUGH
THEIR TWEEN AND TEEN YEARS WITH C AT H Y F I S C H B U C H
2. A LITTLE ABOUT ME I took a long hiatus from reading through
my teen years, but still had time to read Asterix & Obelix and
Tin Tin. Our school library was very dated, had a librarian who had
very little interest, and we did not have a scheduled weekly visit
after Grade 6. So my link with reading pretty much disappeared (I
was the student you have trouble with!)
3. G.S. LAKIE MIDDLE SCHOOL Our school population is roughly
760 students in grades 6,7, 8. 60+ staff. The school is 10 years
old and was built for 600 students. I host 27 L.A. classes in the
library each week.
4. WHY THE MIDDLE YEARS ARE IMPORTANT?
http://usbornebooksgeorgia.blogspot.ca/2012/09/raise-reader-infogram.html
5. WHAT THE TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE
6. LIBRARY DISPLAYS Guess the reader? Contest Staff covered
their faces with books theyd read from our library. Student had to
guess whos who.
7. For those about to Rock images and books all Related to
Rock-n-Roll
8. Fresh new titles to get caught up in.
9. Wordle representing everything that libraries are.
10. Went with It Came From the Library Poster Contest
11. Need ideas for your next bulletin board or would like to
share some of your great ideas, check out
http://schoollibrarydisplays.blogspot.ca/
12. FUN STUFF PICMONKEY IT CAME FROM THE LIBRARY CAPTION AND
POSTER CONTEST
13. WORDPHOTO APP Costs $2.00
14. TAXEDO
15. SKYPE We skyped with various authors last year (no cost for
any of them.) We also have presented live webcasts through
Scholastic -
http://www.scholastic.com/livewebcasts/webcast_tips.htm Taylor
Swift wowed them, Rick Riordan had them in the palm of his hand.
Occasionally we showcase an author or illustrator during scheduled
library time
http://www.ted.com/talks/jarrett_j_krosoczka_how_a_boy_became_an_artist.html
You never know, this might be the spark for one of them to become a
great artist or writer.
17. NOVEL STUDIES AND PROJECTS Schooled by Gordon Korman grade
7 novel study Included tai-chi, tofu cookout, and tie-dying (in the
library)
18. READING OLYMPICS
19. DROP EVERYTHING AND READ OCT. 22 / 2012
20. BOOK TITLE POETRY APRIL IS POETRY MONTH What have you got
planned?
21. READERS ADVISORY SELF-DIRECTED Shelf talkers
22. READERS ADVISORY PEER-DIRECTED
23. DISPLAY + PEER DIRECTED BOOKTALKS Adding value to the
students library visit, trying to move students booktalks beyond it
was good. It has improved their presentation skills, they have a
better understanding of character development, and an overall shift
in understanding choices an author makes in stylistic
elements.
24. READERS ADVISORY TEACHER OR LIBRARIAN DIRECTED I use this
method of table talks quite often. I give a real quick 30 second
review and move on. Sometimes the books are theme related (above
are survival books), sometimes non-fiction, skinny books.
25. READERS ADVISORY CATALOGUE-DIRECTED
26. READERS ADVISORY / BOOKTALKING Costumes, props, and acting
out sections of a book are always memorable.
27. READERS ADVISORY / BOOKTRAILERS Publisher supply great
booktrailers , and most have their own youtube channels. Check out
these sites.
https://www.youtube.com/user/PenguinYoungReaders?feature=watch
http://www.youtube.com/user/harperteen/videos?view=0
http://www.youtube.com/user/macmillanchildrens
http://www.youtube.com/user/hmhbooks
http://www.youtube.com/user/disneyhyperion
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheScholasticChannel
30. ADVOCACY Keep a story file (mine contains read aloud pages)
and be ready to share Write a column in your school newsletter or
PTA news Feed your teachers exciting things you find on the web
that will enhance the curriculum Start a Language Arts team, share
successes and failures Start a blog Hold an open house night or
morning Use your space as a showcase not only for library or LA
related subjects science fair projects, history fair projects, art
Dont be afraid to ask, whats worst they can say? Prove you know
more than just books, become the go-to person Work with a team LA
teachers, librarians, your great readers Ask teachers / staff to do
some of the reading for you Kids first, everything else second
Share, collaborate, relax the library paradigm, think outside the
box Dont advocate for libraries or librarians. Advocate for kids!
Advocate for learning!
31. JUSTIFY YOUR VALUE ITS NOT BRAGGING IF ITS TRUE Show them
with stats.
http://www.mindomo.com/#edit/c751a64f8c2d43efb27f6ebc45324b2b Show
them with pictures.
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/flicks/share/8834228 Invite them
into your world
32. RELAX THE LIBRARY PARADIGM
33. OVERWHELMED Start with one thing. Make sure its something
you want to do not a chore.
34. WHERE I WANT TO GO NEXT The library as a Maker-Space The
library as the directors studio The library as the venue for the
next poetry slam The library as the world headquarters for the next
Amazing Rac
35. PARTING IDEAS
36. I wish you a day of ordinary (library) miracles and little
things to rejoice in Eight hands that go up to request the title
youve just book talked. A computer that goes for an entire day
without crashing. A less-than-successful baking experiment taken to
the teachers lounge, eaten before 10 am. A child asking for another
book just like this one. Finding a "app" that saves you time.
Watching a student successfully use the newest database to find
needed information. A parking spot close to the school door. The
principal saying a sincere thank-you. An unexpected larger amount
on your paycheck or a smaller amount on your mortgage payment. A
new book just published by your favorite author. A student who is
actually concerned about the quality of his work. A dozen doughnuts
as thanks for service above and beyond the call. A quick and
pleasant response from a technician. Kids who want to help you. A
teacher saying out loud in the lounge how much she uses the online
tool you showed her. A human voice on the phone when you expected a
recording. A student who wants to become a librarian when she grows
up. A chance to show a tech-tip to a teacher who thinks you are a
guru. A library with windows and sunbeams in the winter. A request
to use the library for a meeting because it is the most pleasant
room in the school. A smile of accomplishment from a student who
shows you how to do something on your smartphone. A
quickly-answered reference question asked by a teacher. A library
aid you like and who likes you. A call from a parent thanking you
for the information on your webpage. A student so absorbed in a
book, he doesnt hear the bell ring. A call from a parent about a
lost book found while cleaning. A student who wants to hold your
hand. Students who give genuine praise to each other.