encouraging students to become competent 21st Century learners
Each year the 7th grade creates book trailers for their favorite books. It's a fun project that combines reading comprehension and technology to make a book trailer that will entice students to read the books. This year is even more fun because the new Destiny Discover allows us to add digital reviews for all users... Continue Reading →
Hello Falcons! Welcome to a new week with lots of exciting books to explore. Each week we will suggest a mix of new and old books. Sometimes the books have professional book trailers or reviews posted by schools and libraries. Other time the book will only have a description. No matter what, we promise they... Continue Reading →
The 7th grade began the school year by reviewing a summer reading book. They were told to pick a fiction book that they have recently read and story map it. They then had to use the story map to create a book trailer that would entice their peers to read the book. Each student had... Continue Reading →
Sorry I've been MIA for a little while. I'm back and thought I would share this book trailer. Would you like the library to get this new book by John Agee? From Penguin Young Readers: "Ever wonder what Santa was like as a child? Award-winning author/illustrator Jon Agee brings us the funny, playful answer in... Continue Reading →
Do you ever feel like you aren't being heard? That everyone has their nose stuck in technology and no one is paying attention? Maybe even you are stuck, fingers glued to the keyboard, eyes on the screen, the world passing you by. Just imagine what is out there. The types of adventures you are missing.... Continue Reading →
Yesterday the Newbery and Caldecott medal winners were announced at The American Library Association's Mid Winter Meeting. I was beyond excited to hear that The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate took top honors, winning the Newbery Medal. It is the story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla living at a run down circus themed... Continue Reading →
Watch the book trailer for Dog Gone by Leeza Hernandez. Do you think we need this book in the library? http://vimeo.com/53712691
Just came across this 2011 book release but thought it'd be great to share in 2012. Recent movies are making the Norse Viking Myths capture the attention of youth of all ages. Delve into the Norse Myths and exercise your imagination as you read this book! What games will it inspire you to play?
Get into the October Spirit! Come see what books the library has featured on this month's junior high display. The book highlighted for today is... What types of books do you like to read during October? Please share your suggestions and recommendations with us! Also, check to see if our library has them available for... Continue Reading →
This just in! Wonder by R.J. Palacio is the breakout book of 2012 and we now have a copy in the library."August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school- until now. He's about to enter fifth grade at Beacher Prep, and if you've ever been... Continue Reading →
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