LIB5190 Critical Evaluation of Library Media for Children

LIB 5190 Critical Evaluation of Library Media for Children Agenda International Fair Literature Circles Children’s Literature Wiki

Literature Circles “ The reading of any work of literature is, of necessity, an individual and unique occurrence involving the mind and emotions of some particular reader.” (Rosenblatt, 1938/1983) Rosenblatt, L. (2005). Making Meaning with Texts: Selected Essays. Portsmouth, NH:Heinemann.

Literature Circle Habits of lifelong learners –Choose what they want to read –Use a variety of cognitive strategies to understand what is read –Often use notes, journals, drawings, etc. for deeper understanding –Often seek out other readers to talk with Daniels, H. & Steineke, N. (2004). Mini-lessons for Literature Circles. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Literature Circles Students choose reading material Grouping is by reading selection Groups read & meet on a regular schedule that they create Individual group members record notes, thoughts, ideas & questions that guide reading and discussion Discussion questions come from the personal connections of the group members Daniels, H. & Steineke, N. (2004). Mini-lessons for Literature Circles. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Literature Circles -Practice Select a book Read the book and record notes in your “journal” –Feelings –Connections –Predictions –Questions –Judgments –Inferences –Responses

Literature Circles -Practice Get into groups Write a note to the person on your right about the reading selection Your choice of topic for the note –Connecting –Questioning –Predicting –Author’s craft –Evaluating, etc

Literature Circles -Practice Sign the note with your name Swap notes every two minutes for 4 or 5 exchanges Write the entire two minutes Keep quiet – if you feel the urge to talk, write it down!

Literature Circles -Practice Now you can talk out loud with your group members!

Literature Circles -Practice Share one highlight or thread of your written conversation that sparked you to think & write

Literature Circles -Practice List of helpful strategies that encourage written conversation (class generated) –Ask questions –Use different approaches –Use journal to write down/think –Start with broader topics

Literature Circles Literature Circle groups are in Spectacles Each Literature Circle has a group in the discussion board Post a brief introduction to your other group members

Literature Circles Work together to determine group ground rules – what will make your group successful? ―Post on the Discussion Board Determine which book(s) you will read ―One book from “your section” for each chapter

Literature Circles Determine your reading and discussion schedule ―Post in the discussion board Determine method of discussion ―Discussion Board ―Chit Chats  Post a summary of your conversation on the discussion board

Literature Circles Read the selections Use your blog as a journal for your thoughts, questions, feelings, evaluations, connections, predictions, judgments, inferences, responses, etc. Discuss your readings

Literature Circles - AET Zone To set up Blog –Go to Blogger.com –Click on Create Your Blog Now button (Orange Arrow near bottom of page) –Follow Steps to create blog –Blog Title: Last Name LIB5190 Reflections –Blog Location : LastNameLIB5190 –Post something to your blog – me the URL

Children’s Literature Wiki ●Go to Wiki World ―Click on the Children’s Literature Wiki ―Create an account (first time) ―Click on the genre  Click on the edit tab  Type (or copy/paste) your review  Click “save page” at bottom of screen ―Click on “Main Page” on the left to return to the Main Page

Children’s Literature Wiki ●Select a book from your Literature Circle Group section for EACH Chapter ―Communicate with your Literature Circle Group so that everyone is reading a different book ●Create a posting for a book from your Literature Circle Group section for EACH Chapter ―Syllabus outlines what should be included ―Use APA style for bibliographic information ―Look at reviews in other popular reviewing sources as examples

Book Sharing Select ONE book to share Syllabus outlines what should be shared ―Keep it Brief … limited to 5 minutes, including questions ―Practice

Homework Read Chps. 4, 5, 6 Participate in Literature Circles Read selected books Blog while reading Submit review to the Wiki Prepare in class Book Sharing