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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.
  • 16. BOOKTRAILERS AND VOKI http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=ef8d5107 f5c866f6ced3cf&skin_id=701&utm_source=otm &utm_medium=text_url http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=9bcf4273 7ebebf007a3697&skin_id=701&utm_source=otm &utm_medium=text_url http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=5305123&h eight=267&width=200
  • 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
  • 28. READERS ADVISORY BLOG-DIRECTED http://lakielibrary.wordpress.com/
  • 29. http://www.glogster.com/cfischbuch/new-march-titles-for-our-library/g6ktopgt2q8i65g5jlee97a0
  • 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.