shining a light on 2011- 2012 vrc for middle school early preview
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Shining a Light on
2011- 2012 VRC for Middle
SchoolEarly Preview
Bystander(2009) by James Preller
Fast Action…Realistic yet surprise-like ending…very middle school like
A must-read book - aligns with state of Virginia’s Middle School Counseling Curriculum on bullying
DISCUSSION GUIDE: http://media.us.macmillan.com/discussionguides/9780312379063DG.pdf
Expositiono Eric has moved to
Long Island from Ohio with his mom and brother.
o His father is schizophrenic and left the family a while back.
Problemo Eric is a passive
observer / bystander to Griffin’s bullying ploys
o Just how important a role do authority figures play in usurping bully mentalities in an individual or group
Genre:Realistic Fiction
Setting: Long Island, NY
Main Characters: Eric Hayes – The ObserverGriffin Connelly – The BullyDavid Hallenback – The
Victim
• For help in implementing or enhancing bullying prevention programs in your state, contact the Children's Safety Network at [email protected].
• Office of Attorney General / Virginia Rules / Bullying
http://www.virginiarules.com/virginia-rules/bullying
• Interactive Websites on Bullying: http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
http://www.bam.gov/sub_yourlife/yourlife_bullyroundup.html
• Discussion Guide for “The Bystander” in pdf format: http://media.us.macmillan.com/discussionguides/9780312379063DG.pdf
• Panel Discussion on cyberbullying in Bethlehem Public School District , featuring local parent, James Preller:
http://bcsd.k12.ny.us/news/201011/101007_cyberbullying_panel.cfm
• Bullying is VA Students - The Virginia Pilot, July 8 2011http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/bullying-va-students-top-concern-survey-finds
• For more information about bullying prevention in Virginia, contact Erima Fobbs, Office of Family Health Services, at (804) 864-7733 or [email protected].
• For more information on bullying prevention from the Children's Safety Network, click here http://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org/publications_resources/BullyingPrevention.asp.
• Middle School Bullying that features both Elementary and Middle School assistance and Virginia Bullying Legislation links
http://youthviolence.edschool.virginia.edu/bullying/bullying-middle-school-research.html
http://www.jamespreller.com/2010/06/09/class-discussion-guide-talking-points-and-other-news-about-bystander/
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer: the Search for John Wilkes Booth
by James L. SwansonGENRE: Nonfiction
EXPOSITION:
Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews with relatives of the conspirators and the manhunters.
The book includes:1. Step by step sequence of events2. Listing of ALL involved3. Goo-Gobbles of pictures4. Conspiracy theories5. First-hand look at Lincoln the man,
husband , and father
o Study Guide on Scholastic Site: http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collateral.jsp?id=39033_type=Book_typeId=1303455
o Video of authorhttp://www.bookvideos.tv/videoid/2240
o Pdf. Memorabilia in support of the book.
http://www2.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/c/CLKP-PDFART.PDF
o Resource Page for Novelhttp://bookwizard.scholastic.com/tbw/viewWorkDetail.do?workId=1303455
o National Park Services Lincoln Memorial Site: http://www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm
o Abraham Lincoln on History.com: http://www.history.com/topics/abraham-lincoln/interactives#/wiki?topic=103
o Lincoln Treasure Hunt: http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/lincoln/treasure.htm
o The Lincoln Museum’s interactive website on “Lincoln’s Life”:
o Lincoln Assasination Website: http://www.alincoln-library.com/lincoln-assassination.shtml
o The Assasination of President Abraham Lincoln: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/alhtml/alrintr.html
o The Trial of the Lincoln Assasination Conspirators: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/lincolnconspiracy/lincolnconspiracy.html
o The Assasination of Abraham Lincoln Consiracy on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qAeFjCscRY
The Leanin’ Dog by K. A. Nuzman
Awards and Nominees• 2011 South Dakota Prairie Pasque• 2011 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Masterlist (VT)• 2011 Grand Canyon Reader Award for Intermediate Readers (AZ)• 2011 Beehive Reading Award (UT)• 2011 Colorado Children's Book Award• 2011 State Book Award (ME)• 2011 Triple Crown Award (Austin, TX)• 2011 Mark Twain Reader Award (MO)• 2011 Children's Book Award (RI)• 2011 Volunteer State Book Awards (TN)• 2011 Children's Book Award (SC)• 2009 YALSA Best Books for Young Adults nominee
o Genre:Historic Fiction (poetic format)
o Setting:Colorado – 1930s
o Main Characters:Dessa Dean (her father, the dog)
o Exposition:Dessa’s mother died in her arms causing her to have nightmares, and Dessa suffers from agoraphobia (fear of leaving home). A stray dog shows up at the house suffering from just the opposite ---fear of close quarters and small spaces (claustrophobia)…The dog becomes the catalyst for the family’s healing process.
o The Leanin’ Dog Reading Guide http://www.kanuzum.com/LeaninDog_ReadingGuide.pdf
o Book Marks for Leanin’ Dog http://www.kanuzum.com/Leanin_Dog_Bookmark.pdf
o Additional Discussion Guide can be found in the 2010 Mark Twain Awards for K12 titles: www.maslonline.org/resource/resmgr/reading_incentive_awards/beattie-marktwainpacket20102.doc
o Different types there are by checking out http://phobialist.com/ and its reversed list at http://phobialist.com/reverse.html
o Learn about Virginia’s trapping rules and regulations here: http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/
o Dessa Dean’s mother suffered from diabetes. Learn more about the disease and how to prevent it at http://www.diabetes.org/
o The events in the story culminate during Christmas. Learn the history of advent calendars and then make one: http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/11/29/10-advent-calendar-ideas/ .
o Math: Dessa Dean has to write problems that show she knows her multiplication tables. How well do you know yours? Find out at http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm
Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine
o Awards – o Georgia Book Award o VRC 2011o nominee, 2011-12o 2011 SIBA finalisto Capitol Choices 2011o Golden Kite Award
2011
o Genre: Realistic Fiction(told in 1st person)
o Setting:Present Time
o Main Characters:KaitlynDevonKaitlyn’s father
o Exposition:Kaitlyn and her father are trying to deal with the loss of her brother Devon. Things are hard for Kaitlyn who has Aspergers, because Devon was the one who helped her know what would annoy or just be weird if she did.
o Problems: - Kaitlyn struggles to make friends and
come to closure with Devon's death - Kaitlyn is unsure how she should act
and if she can help her father as well.
Other Questions that Arise:1. Do people with Asberger’s
see the world differently? What things might be more difficult for them–or easier?
2. What parts of school might they especially enjoy or not like? What would make them uncomfortable?
3. And how can other people make life easier for them?
http://www.kathyerskine.com/Kathryn_Erskine/MOCKINGBIRD_Research.html
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
o Genre: Realistic Fiction
o Setting: Present Day
o Main Character: Melody
o Exposition: Eleven-year-old Melody has a photographic memory. Her head is like a video camera that is always recording. Always. And there’s no delete button. She’s the smartest kid in her whole school—but NO ONE knows it.
Most people—her teachers and doctors included—don’t think she’s capable of learning, and up until recently her school days consisted of listening to the same preschool-level alphabet lessons again and again and again. If only she could speak up, if only she could tell people what she thinks and knows. But she can’t. She can’t talk. She can’t walk. She can’t write.
o Problems: Melody has a photographic mind but cannot communicate and has been assigned to a special needs class.
Study Guide on
Author’s Site:
http://sharondraper.com/bookdetail-guides.asp?id=35
o Problems: 1. Melody has a photographic mind but cannot
communicate and has been assigned to a special needs class.
2. Cerebral Palsy3. Thoughtless teachers4. Crual classmates5. Bathroom issues
Pop by Gordon Korman
o Genre: Realistic Fictiono Setting: Kennesaw , New York/
Present dayo Main Characters: Marcus
Jordano Exposition:
Unusual friendship between a past pro
football player and a recently transplanted
high school student from Kansas---trying
out for the school team.
Marcus is happy to have somebody to practice with, and has a ball interacting with his new friend, Charlie Popovich,.
o Problems: 1. Marcus can't help but noticing that Charlie really seems
to be a little strange. 2. Charlie is suffering from Early Onset Alzheimer's, a fact
which his family is struggling to keep hidden.3. Marcus’s friendship with Charlie is bringing Marcus into
conflict with the ex-ball player's family, the football team, a grumpy exterminator, and even the law.
4. Marcus may have to make some considered choices in regards to his own future, if he wants to keep up his friendship with Charlie
Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon
Winner of the:
• 2010 Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award
• 2010 NAACP Image Awards nominee, for "Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teens“
• 2010 ALA/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults
• 2010 ALA Notable Books for Children
• A 2009 Junior Library Guild Selection
• 2009 Booklist Top Ten Historical Fiction for Teens • 2009 Booklist Top Ten Debut Novels
http://authors.simonandschuster.com/Kekla-Magoon/48551529
Author’s Interview
o Problems:o The old adages of peaceful vs.
forceful resistance arises in this novel…one that totally divided the African American community in the 1960s.
o Genre: Historical Fictiono Setting: Chicago / 1968o Main Character: Sam Childs
13 years old
o Exposition: o Sam is the son of known civil
rights activist Roland Childs. His older brother is starting to become interested in the Black Panther movement. Sam is trying to make up his mind which route to take…his mind or his heart…the rock or the river…
Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angelberger
o Genre: Fantasy Fiction
o Setting: Present Time
o Main Characters: Tommy, Dwight, Harvey, and Origami Yoda
o Exposition: Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.
http://origamiyoda.wordpress.com/folding-your-own-origami-yoda-other-star-wars-papercraft/
Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nichols
o Genre: Realistic Fictiono Setting: Present Timeo Main Character: Sam / age 11
o Exposition: o Sam is in the last stages of leukemia and wants to
know facts. Facts about UFOs, ghosts, how it feels to kiss a girl. He wants to break a world record, watch horror movies, go up the down-escalator. ..and find answers to all of the questions nobody ever answers.
o Written as a collection of journal entries, lists, questions, and pictures, Sam's story will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and it will show you how one boy finds a way to live forever.
When the Whistle Blows by Fran Cannon Slayton
o A growing up novel with scenes reminiscent of Richard Peck’s “Long Way from Chicago”…Classic…Witty…Warm…Well written
A growing up novel with scenes reminiscent of Richard Peck’s “Long Way from Chicago”
o Genre: o Historical Fictiono Linked stories set on seven
consecutive All Hallows' Eves
o Setting: o 1943 through 1949 o Rowlesburg, West Virginia
o Main Character: o Jimmy Cannon during his teenage
years o Jimmy describes the high jinks, the
championship football game, the risks and rewards of his part-time job, and other significant events that shape his love for his small hometown at a time and place when the railroad was the town.
o Exposition: Main Character’s two older
brothers, his friends, and especially his father, a formidable figure in a long succession of Cannon men who have worked for the B&O railroad.
o Questions to Answer: 1. Why does Dad insist that Jimmy
must not follow in his dad’s footsteps.
2. What is his father's role in the secretive and mysterious "Society" of local men?
3. How does the “Society” affect Jimmie’s future?
Last yearbook for Rowlesburg High Schoolhttp://www.classmates.com/yearbooks/Rowlesburg-High-School/46482
Thank You for Attending!
Sabrina Carnesi
The Marie Holland Library
Crittenden Middle SchoolNewport News, VA
757-591-4900 [email protected]