FISHHAWK CREEK…Are you ready for…

What is SLAM? STUDENT LITERACY & MEDIA SHOWCASE

What Do I Do for SLAM? Read any of the current SSYRA (BOB) books, either by yourself or with your class Create an artistic or digital expression of the book Enter it in the FishHawk Creek SLAM

What Are the Books?

Your SLAM Books! Music will start automatically Click one for the title to spin out One more click for the books to start Music may play all the way through show but you can mute it after the next slide so you can explain items to the students.

What is “Artistic Expression”? Paint/Draw a picture of a favorite character Paint/Draw an alternate cover for the book Make a collage of how the book makes you feel, etc… There is really no limit!

What is “Artistic Expression”? Materials? If you need crayons, markers, paints, paper, etc, Mrs. Crawford can provide them. Work on your project at home. Bring to school to display

2D artwork must be mounted or matted on sturdy material and not exceed 11”x14” with mat. Each entry must include a Reader’s Statement which communicates how the piece was inspired by one of the Florida award nominated books.

What is “Digital Expression”? Book Trailer summarizing the book Powerpoint about a character, etc. Video of you acting out a favorite scene Need some help? You probably have some great skills already! Let’s work together on this!

Must be student made work only—NO HELP from family! No copyrighted material—Only student created! Videos groups are limited to maximum of 3 students. Video length 1 minute (must include images/video, sound, title and author, and a book citation within the trailer—you may use the book cover image. Each entry must include a Reader’s Statement which communicates how the piece was inspired by one of the Florida award nominated books.

When is the FishHawk Creek SLAM? On display in Media Center as soon as you create it! January 29th: Celebrate Literacy Week! In the Media Center: all projects will be on display for family & friends Judges will select the best in each category from each grade

“Science Fair for Books… with a side of the Battle” What’s Next? Winners represent FishHawk Creek at the District SLAM on March 20 at the Convention Center: Think of this as a “Science Fair for Books… with a side of the Battle”

Let’s take a closer look at the books….

Your SLAM Books! Music will start automatically Click one for the title to spin out One more click for the books to start Music may play all the way through show but you can mute it after the next slide so you can explain items to the students.

Allie, first at last* by angela cervantes level: 3.4 RC points: 10

Castle hangnail by ursula vernon level 4.5 RC points 15

A dragon’s guide to the care and feeding of humans A dragon’s guide to the care and feeding of humans* by laurence yep & joanne ryder level: 5.5 RC points 8

Framed!* by james ponti level: 4.2 rc points: 13

The Hero two doors down by sharon robinson level: 3.7 rc points: 7

Maxi’s secrets* by lynn plourde level: 3.7 rc points: 11

MY BROTHER IS A SUPERHERO by Lynda Mullaly Hunt Level: 3 MY BROTHER IS A SUPERHERO by Lynda Mullaly Hunt Level: 3.2 RC points: 13

Night of the living worms by dave coverly level: 3.7 rc points: 4

Pugs of the frozen north by phillip reeve and sarah mcintyre level: 4 Pugs of the frozen north by phillip reeve and sarah mcintyre level: 4.7 rc points: 6

Save me a seat by sarah weeks and gita varadarajan level: 4 Save me a seat by sarah weeks and gita varadarajan level: 4.7 rc points: 9

Teddy Mars: Almost a World Record Breaker by Molly Burnham level: 3 Teddy Mars: Almost a World Record Breaker by Molly Burnham level: 3.8 rc points: 9

The Vanishing coin by kate egan and mike lane level: 3.2 rc points: 5

A Whole New Ballgame* by Phil Bildner level: 3.2 rc points: 9

The wild robot by peter brown level: 4.5 rc points: 9

Willy maykit in space by greg trine level: 3.3 rc points: 7

Where can I get the books. 1. FishHawk Creek Library 2 Where can I get the books? 1. FishHawk Creek Library 2. Classroom library 3. Public Library 4. Book Stores 5. Teacher readaloud 6. axis 360*

Digital book trailer

EXAMPLES OF 2-D ART FROM THIS BOOK 2016-2017

Any questions?

Read and have FUN!