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Open Journal Systems - 4 views

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    "The Looking Glass: New Perspectives on Children's Books is an electronic journal about children's literature. The site was launched April 2, 1997 -- International Children's Book Day. As our name suggests, we combine an interest in the traditional with an eye to the modern. Our readers and contributors are academics, librarians, teachers, parents and anyone else fascinated by the world of children's literature. This journal is published by a small group of volunteers."
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Kids' reading is about so much more than literacy |Morris Gleitzman in Perth Now - 0 views

  • Stories don’t just help kids develop language literacy. They help them develop life literacy too.
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    Stories don't just help kids develop language literacy. They help them develop life literacy too. Morris Gleitzman, Australian Children's Laureate talks about the power of literature to help students deal with life's challenges.
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Timeline: 30 Years of Liberating Literature | American Library Association - 1 views

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    'Since 1982, Banned Books Week has rallied librarians, booksellers, authors, publishers, teachers, and readers of all types to celebrate and defend the freedom to read. As we commemorate 30 years of Banned Books Week and enter our 31st year of protecting readers' rights, ALA is pleased to unveil this timeline of significant banned and challenged books.'
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Choosing children's books that include and affirm disability experiences | KQED - 0 views

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    "Duyvis recommended that educators, librarians and parents seek out books by disabled people. Duyvis and two librarians talked with MindShift about what else educators and caregivers should look for when selecting children's literature that represents disability and what conversations with kids about these books and about disabilities can look like. They also offered recommendations of inclusive, affirming books for kids from preschool to high school. "
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English for the Australian Curriculum - 5 views

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    Four empowering literature-based units of work that pursue imagination and inquiry to develop critical literacy skills and ethical understandings across a range of social media and authentic texts.
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Virtual Excursions Australia - 9 views

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    The partnering organisations behind the initiative are: Australian Museum, Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Australian National Maritime Museum, Bradman Foundation, Fizzics Education, Literature Live, Opera Australia, Museum of Human Disease, Powerhouse Museum, Questacon: The National Science and Technology Centre, State Library NSW, Sydney Living Museums, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney Opera House, Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS), Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), CAASTRO All-sky Astrophysics University of Sydney, National Film & Sound Archive, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre, Australia's Academic and Research Network (AARNet), Cisco, Distance and Rural Technologies - NSW Department of Education and Communities, Electroboard and Polycom.
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Creating a reading community - with Goodreads - 8 views

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    "Encouraging young people to read has never been harder - on the one hand. Recess and lunchtimes at our school attest to a full-to-bursting library, but on closer inspection our boys are socialising around the games on their ipads. On the other hand, the technology we sometimes blame for a drop in an interest in literature could also become our saving grace in bringing the passion back in reading."
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Listening Is Reading: The New Research - 1 views

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    "This article draws attention to recent research about the benefits of listening. These benefits include ones of mental and physical health, academic engagement, and pure relaxation and wonder-feeding. " Links to three studies provided.
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LiteratureLoversElective1 - home - 2 views

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    Reading extension activities for Year 9 students. (All Saints Anglican School)
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Rowan of Rin Literature Unit - 6 views

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    A unit of work for upper primary students, including ideas for a class camp related to the book.
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Using Graphic Novels to Teach the Classics by Jillian Lutz on Prezi - 2 views

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    Presentation that covers advantages of the format, resources, references and suggested titles.
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Aboriginal Perspectives Resources (with thanks to Anita Heiss) « LisaHillScho... - 8 views

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    Some tips from Anita Heiss on Aboriginal resources for Aus Curriculum.
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How to Help Middle School Students Who Have Difficulties Reading | Edutopia - 2 views

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    "To help build an appreciation of reading, I strongly advocate for wide and diverse text curation, including authentic experiences that students can relate to and/or learn from."
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Children are reading less. But is it their fault they spend more time on screens?L - 1 views

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    Fewer Australian children are reading for pleasure and almost one in four are now spending at least 20 hours a week on screens, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows. Education experts say the figures reveal a concerning trend, given reading is linked to success at school and in later life.
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