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Ms. April Geltch provides guidance on choosing recreational books based on interests, reading level, and availability at various library locations. Utilize resources like Lexile Framework, Scholastic Classroom, and Follett Destiny OPAC. Find recommendations for YA literature and browse books by level. Discover new reads through accessible library branches and online tools.
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What should I read?Search for Recreational Books Ms. April Geltch CJUSD Librarian August 23, 2010 *Image from http://tsaum.com/drupal-5.6/files/books_1.gif
Step #1- Determine Interests Geltch Colton School Libraries http://youthadvocate.weebly.com/ GeltchColton High School Library http://yeljack.weebly.com/ Geltch YA Literature http://gelyalit.yolasite.com/ Image found at http://theothererin.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/summer-ya-books1.jpg
Step #2- Match Book with Reading Level Lexile Framework http://www.lexile.com/fab/ Scholastic Classroom Books By Level http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/classroombooks/browse_level.asp What should I Read Next? http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/search Accelerated Reader Image http://www.fcmail.mansd.org/parkervarney/images/pv_web_accelerated_reader.jpg Lexile Image from https://www.ocps.net/lc/southeast/hln/AC/PublishingImages/lexile_logo.gif
Step #3-Determine Availability Follett Destiny OPAC Follett Destiny Image http://eesiem.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/destinyscreenshot.jpg OPAC Image located at http://cas.uniondaleschools.org/www/uniondaleschools_cas/site/hosting/Library/caslmcorg/IMAGESCALIB/opac_screeen_2.gif
Step #4- Find Other Locations • Colton Public Library http://www.ci.colton.ca.us/CS_L.html • San Bernardino County Public Libraries (Branch Locations) http://www.sbcounty.gov/library/home/ • Bloomington Branch Library • Grand Terrace Branch Library