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Want to engage reluctant readers? Appeal to a wider range of learning styles? Or simply want to try a new text? Graphic novels may be your answer! In this series of videos, John Chalmers and Sandra Marrs from Metaphrog give an introduction to the form, as well as explaining stylistic devices. John and Sandra also explain what is involved in adapting a story or poem into graphic novel format.

Strategies to cultivate independent thinking abilities through what you read, but more importantly, how you read.

Two Hundred Years of Children's Books presented by the University of Delaware. Explanatroy text and some illustrations support each section that examines the progression of children's books from early works, fables and fairy tales, primers and works pre and post 1850 publication

State Library of Qld: - The Corner Toolkit has been developed to provide support for anyone required to run children's programming. Designed to be flexible and easy to implement, it can be used in Libraries, kindergartens, crèche or even at home. A range of activities for preschoolers, some as a response to literature, but most with the potential to be linked with literature

Literature is an important component of a total language arts program at all grade levels because of the many benefits it offers. Here are some reasons for integrating literature into your curriculum.) By B.D. Roe|E.P. Ross - Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall Updated on Jul 20, 2010

From the National Library of New Zealand, this section explores Chidlren's and YA literature with links to different forms, value, and library strategies.

Learn how to draw characters just like those featured in your favourite books, with these step by step guides by children's book illustrators.

With a focus on Science this site Looks at developing cross-curricular activities that are both fun and motivating, teachers can easily integrate science into different subject areas-it only requires a bit of planning and creativity! Literature based activities are included.

Reader's Theatre is a fun approach for developing reading confidence in children. It engages kids to engage in oral reading by reading characters in scripts that has been developed from a short story or novel. It is not necessary for students to memorize their roles; they only need to read the script a few times, which helps develop their reading fluency skills.

Outlines several different dramatic responses to literature including reader's theatre

The Story Map interactive includes a set of graphic organizers designed to assist teachers and students in prewriting and postreading activities. The organizers are intended to focus on the key elements of character, setting, conflict, and resolution development. Students can develop multiple characters, for example, in preparation for writing their own fiction, or they may reflect on and further develop characters from stories they have read. After completing individual sections or the entire organizer, students have the ability to print out their final versions for feedback and assessment. The versatility of this tool allows it to be used in multiple contexts. The quality of this activity is the different foci and purposes under the grade level tabs.

Explanation, value and approaches story mapping for secondary students but adaptable for primary.

Inspire students to read widely and vote for their favourites - run like a sporting competition with play offs. This post provides an outline of the process and has links to resources to support its operation.

How can we, as parents, educators and leaders, prepare our children for the digital age? Without a doubt, it is critical for us to equip them with digital intelligence.

Author, Shannon Hale, writes about gender bias that permeates in schools and libraries through choices made about books and author visits.

Chris Van Allsburg's The Widow's Broom is the focus for this literacy activity on unpacking a story's ending.

The Tower of Books Challenge is based on two core ideas: to widen students' reading choices and to provide a fresh and motivating way to keep track of what they read.

The Internet is a swelling ocean of information. Navigating through the steady flow of that information ocean can be hazardous. This is certainly true of a student who is not information fluent. The driving question is what are some smart online research strategies? Luckily this falls within the realm of the Essential Fluencies, namely Information Fluency. This involves the 5As process: Asking the right questions Acquiring the knowledge Analyzing the content for relevancy and credibility Applying the knowledge to our use Assessing the effectiveness of our message

Part b in the series. Looks at the four indicators that can blend the PBL experience.. 1. Analog tools 2. Deeper Learning Opportunities 3. Provide Student Ownership of Learning 4. Digital Tools beyond the device

This post features some useful digital citizenship resources that cover these important categories: Digital Footprints/People Searching | Citing Sources | Cyberbullying | Detecting Plagiarism | Personal Responsibility | Global and Cultural Awareness