library research and lit resources 2015
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iTechResearch & Literacy ResourcesTeacher LibrarianKatie Nedved
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Email any time for research help or resource [email protected]
Library Resources Review Books, Magazines, & Newspapers Textbooks & Literature requests Headphones, mice, cameras & tripods Database Instruction- teach S how to access information,
personalize, and cite credible resources Research support- create pathfinders to guide whole
class, small group and/or1-on-1 research Literature Promotion & Events (BN BOOK FAIR FRI., NOV
6TH)GREAT NEWS! iTech students top the charts among all schools for library
website usage stats (6,786 hits!) even though we are one of the smallest schools
in the district!
Literacy Support & Resources
How do I determine the reading level of a text?
Why is it important to level texts? What resources are available?
“When a text is too difficult for the child the process breaks down and the child does not develop inner control of effective actions for processing texts. When the text poses enough challenge, but not too much, the child has opportunities with effective, explicit teaching to build his network of effective problem solving actions…Teaching must begin with where the child is able to engage with some success, so that there is a point of contact, thereby engaging the child's development of a self-extending system for processing texts” (Fountas & Pinnell).
How do I determine the reading level of a text?
1. Copy at least 1 page of a text from any resource that you have given to students
2. Paste the text into a readability website
3. Note the Flesch–Kincaid score and compare to the Lexile Conversion Chart
Note: You can also test the readability of websites
Resources
News The Columbian Newspapers in
Education Program- new eEdition every Monday- monthly calendar provided
eNews grant from USA Today- 30 licenses/day
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Works CitedFountas, Irene, and Gay Su Pinnell. "About
Leveled Texts." Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Book Website. Heinemann, Feb. 2012. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.