Reader’s Advisory WRAP-UP

Types of Literacy

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What is Literacy?

Printread and write proficiently

21st Century

use a range of tools and skills To communicate and participate

Multimodal

“Integration of multiple modes of communication and expression can enhance

or transform the meaning of the work beyond illustration or decoration.”

~NCTE

Gardner’s Theory ofMultiple Intelligence

http://www.chaminade.org/inspire/learnstl.htm

Child Development Ages 6-11• Milestones

– Starting school– Making friends

• Growth– Independence– Moral compass– Place in the world– Friendship/teamwork skills– Building relationships– Self awareness

http://www.cdc.org/ncbddd

Developmental Assets

• Support• Empowerment• Boundaries & Expectations• Constructive Use of Time• Commitment to Learning• Positive Values• Social Competencies• Positive Identity

http://www.search-institute.org

Developmental Assets

• Support• Empowerment• Boundaries & Expectations• Constructive Use of Time• Commitment to Learning• Positive Values• Social Competencies• Positive Identity

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ReadAlikes

http://atn-reading-lists.wikispaces.com/Read+Alikes

Newton Free Library

http://www.newtonfreelibrary.net/childrens/booklists/?list=blf

Reader’s Advisory Practice

Tip: Use Media as a Prompt

INSTEAD OF: What authors do you like to read? What are the last 3 books you read and enjoyed? What did you like about them?

ASK: What movies do you like? What TV shows do you watch? What games do you play?

Genre: Fantasy

Fairy Tales

High Fantasy

Magic/Supernatural

Animals

Your Turn! Fantasy RA Break up into 3 groups of 3. Identify appeal characteristics of the book or

author below, and suggest titles that might be appealing to a young fan of: Series: Redwall by Brian Jacques Authors T.A. Barron or Madeline L’Engle Book: The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper

Genre: Mystery

Supernatural

Kid Detective

Suspense/Thriller

You Solve It

Your Turn! Mystery RA

Break up into 3 groups of 3. Identify appeal characteristics of the book or

author below, and suggest titles that might be appealing to a young fan of: Series: Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Authors: Eion Colfer or Wendelin Van Draaen Book: Scared Stiff by Willo Davies Roberts

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Families

Friends

School

Issues

Your Turn! Realistic Fiction RA

Break up into 3 groups of 3. Identify appeal characteristics of the book or

author below, and suggest titles that might be appealing to a fan of: Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Authors: Sharon Creech or Andrew Clements Book: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack

Gantos

Thanks! Beth Gallaway

Contact: informationgoddess29@gmail.com Cell: 603-247-3196 Handouts: http://www.informationgoddess.info