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Author Visit
Elizabeth
Levy
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On
Wednesday, October 26th, Bridgeview and Cody Elementary
Schools hosted a visit by author Elizabeth Levy. Ms. Levy is
the author of over 80 books, many that have been on the Iowa
Children's Choice Award list. This year's selection on the
ICCA list is Night of the Living Gerbil.
In her presentations, Ms. Levy talked to students about
the "magic" of our own imagination and the truth
that is in the details of our stories. Ms. Levy's interaction
with the students during her presentation made her seem
"like a real person".
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Wendelin
Van
Draanen
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Wendelin Van Draanen likes writing what she calls “Coming
into your own” stories in which characters struggle to find
out who they are and how they want to live their lives. While
they are reading about the lives of such characters as Sammy
Keyes, Nolan “Shredderman” Byrd, and Joey Banks, Ms. Van
Draanen hopes her readers are making connections to their own
lives as well. It must be working. Her books have been on
eleven State Award Master lists, including the Iowa
Children’s Choice Award twice. She also won the Edgar Allen
Poe Award in 1999 for the Best Children’s Mystery.. So
uncover one of her books today!
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Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton
Russell is a sheep who lives in Frogsbottom Field who
just can't get to sleep. He tries everything until he
discovers that maybe he should try ... you guessed it ... counting
sheep! Hilarious illustrations makes this a must read.
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Diary of a Spider by
Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss
Spider tells all about his daily life:
from dealing with bullies (Daddy Longlegs) to vacuum drills at
school. He talks about being friends with worm and fly and he
even learns the secret of life from his Grandpa. About
the Author
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Friendship According to Humphrey by
Betty Birney
That charming hamster from The World
According to Humphrey has returned. This time he shares
his "classroom pet" status with Og the Frog. Try has
he might, though, Humphrey just can't seem to make friends
with this frog. And in the meantime, the lives of his students
need a little help, too. It's a lot for a hamster to do.
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Meet the Gecko by
Wendelin Van Draanen
Nolan
Byrd, alias The Shredderman, defender of truth and justice is
back for another adventure. This time he’s taking on an
unethical reporter who’s stalking Chase Morton, a TV star
who is filming his show in Cedar Valley.
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Shredderman.com
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Last Shot: A
Final Four Mystery by John Feinstein
It’s
the chance of a life time: Stevie and Susan Carol with press
passes to the NCAA Final Four: press passes that allow them to
go anywhere in the dome, to rub elbows with reporters and
players and to get the inside scoop.
But
when they overhear a plot to throw the final game, suddenly
these two 13-year-old reporters are in the middle of a huge
scandal and no one believes them.
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Shakespeare's Secret by Elise
Broach
There is
history and mystery in this exciting novel about a girl name
Hero who, unknown to her family, has just moved into a house
that might contain a hidden diamond worth millions. This
diamond could even be the answer to the age-old question: Who
really wrote Shakespeare's plays?
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Literacy Play by Sherrie
West and Amy Cox
This
book is filled with creative dramatic play activities that
teach important pre-reading skills while bringing children's
imaginations to life!
About
Sherrie West
About
Amy Cox
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 Primary Reading
Tip: When
students make personal connections to the text, it helps with
comprehension. They may be connecting the story or book to
something that has taken place in their own lives, a
“text-to-self” connection. Possibly it reminds them of
another book, author or illustrator they have enjoyed. This is
a “text-to-text” connection.
The third, and most sophisticated connection for young
readers, is the “text-to-world” connection, when they
connect the story to something happening in the world around
them. As you read with your child, guide them through these
comprehension strategies. The result will be a more meaningful
discussion of the story for both you and your child.
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Family
Literacy Tips from A to Z - sponsored by
Reading Rockets
This article
describes quick and easy hints on how to encourage literacy at
home and in the community.
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 Intermediate Reading Tip:
Asking
questions about what children are reading is a common practice
to evaluate comprehension. As readers and their books become
more sophisticated, they are able to answer questions that are
beyond just “giving the facts”. As you read with your
child, ask them probing questions that test their ability to
read between the lines, make predictions and invite them to
read further about the topic. Helping your child get the most
out of what they are reading will encourage them to delve
deeper into books as they read independently, thereby creating
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Help
Me Read - sponsored by the Family Literacy
Coalition of Puget Sound
This website is
a collection of resources promoting childhood literacy,
specifically birth to preschool.
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Help
Your Child Develop a Love for Reading - Excerpt
from Principal Communicator
Want your child
to love reading? This article gives advice on how to develop
in your child an enjoyment of reading.
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Get
Ready to Read! -Sponsored
by the International Reading Association
Parents are
a child's first teacher. This downloadable pamphlet gives
tips to parents on how to get their young children ready to
read.
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