Book Tasting: Promoting & Inspiring Reading

1. Book Tasting: Promoting & Inspiring Reading Presented by: Rose Pringle, LMS @James Madison MS & Thurgood Marshall MS Chontell Richardson, ILT @Thurgood Marshall MS LaTonya Wright, ILT @James Madison MS Prince George’s County Public Schools JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

2. Welcome to the Book Café

3. Quote “Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.”-Francis Bacon JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

4. Objective Participants will… • make connections between Maryland College & Career Readiness Standards/CCSS & the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Standards, • learn how Library Media Specialists and teachers can collaborate to promote reading & cross-curricular connections, and • learn strategies to inspire & promote reading (in and outside of school). JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

5. Research • If children read 1 million words in a year, at least 1,000 words will be added to their vocabulary. • When books are readily available, when the print environment is rich, more reading is done. • Access to a school library results in more reading. (Krashen, 1993) • People who say they read more write better. • Children read more when they see other people reading. (Krashen, 1993) JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

6. Maryland College & Career Readiness Standards • R1-Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly & to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. • R10-Read & comprehend complex literary & informational texts independently & proficiently. • SL1-Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations & collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas & expressing their own clearly & persuasively. • SL4-Present information, findings, & supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning & the organization, development, & style are appropriate to task, purpose, & audience. • SL6-Adapt speech to a variety of contexts & communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. • L1-Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar & usage when writing or speaking. • L3-Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different context, to make effective choices for meaning or style, & to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. • L6-Acquire & use accurately a range of general academic & domain-specific words & phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, & listening at the college & career readiness level. JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

7. American Associationof School Librarians Standards for the 21st Century Learner • Standard 1-Inquiry, think critically, & gain knowledge. • Standard 2-Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, & create new knowledge. • Standard 3-Share knowledge & participate ethically & productively as members of our democratic society. • Standard 4-Pursue personal & aesthetic growth. JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

8. Today’s Goal To offer you a “taste” of informational texts that we hope will tempt you and whet your appetite for more. You'll have an opportunity to “taste” books from our book buffet. It is our hope that no one will walk away from today’s book tasting experience hungry! JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

9. Food Tasting Experiences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XCDZy2nK-w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I2Mk9-7y0A JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

10. Book Tasting: What is it? • A book tasting is a chance to “sample” different books to see if you might like to read one or more of the books. JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

11. Nonfiction Writing Definition Examples Biographies/Autobiographies Memoirs Editorials Reference Books Essays Science or History • Writing that offers an opinion or conjecture based on facts, real events, or real people. JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

12. Try it. You might like it! JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

13. Book Tasting Procedures • Preview the book by: • Looking at the cover. • Read the description on the back or inside front cover. • Read a few pages & examine any graphics (photographs, diagrams, charts, etc.) • Form an opinion. JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

14. Book Tasting Menu JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

15. Book Tasting Menu Give your thoughtful opinion. If you think the cover is appealing or unappetizing, then tell why. Predict what you think this book is about or what might learn from this book. Requires more than a yes or no response. Tell whether or not you think this book will be interesting& worth checking out to read. JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

16. Helpful Adjectives Stale Light Cheesy Bland Empty Insipid Awful Mundane Repulsive Creepy Dry Limp • Fresh • Rich • Tasteful/Tasty • Seasoned • Loaded • Savory • Appealing • Interesting • Lively • Delightful • Watery/Juicy • Crispy Use the words on this adjective sheet to describe the books you are “tasting.” JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

17. Adjectives to Describe Any Book JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

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19. Book Tasting Etiquette What Not To Do… What To Do… Use inside voices Handle books with care Move from table to table Use appropriate words Respect the wait staff or host • Yell or scream • Damage or disrespect the books • Run or play • Use inappropriate language • Disrespect the wait staff or host JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

20. Let’s Give Book Tasting A Try!Complete Your Menu! Give your thoughtful opinion. If you think the cover is appealing or unappetizing, then tell why. Predict what you think this book is about or what might learn from this book. Requires more than a yes or no response. Tell whether or not you think this book will be interesting& worth checking out to read. JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

21. Appetizer Online Stopwatch JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

22. Entree Online Stopwatch JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

23. Dessert Online Stopwatch JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

24. Share Your Books Tasted JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

25. Maryland College & Career Readiness Standards • R1-Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly & to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. • R10-Read & comprehend complex literary & informational texts independently & proficiently. • SL1-Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations & collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas & expressing their own clearly & persuasively. • SL4-Present information, findings, & supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning & the organization, development, & style are appropriate to task, purpose, & audience. • SL6-Adapt speech to a variety of contexts & communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. • L1-Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar & usage when writing or speaking. • L3-Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different context, to make effective choices for meaning or style, & to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. • L6-Acquire & use accurately a range of general academic & domain-specific words & phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, & listening at the college & career readiness level. JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

26. Book Tasting: Your Thoughts JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

27. Non-Fiction Scavenger Hunt JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

28. When you’re finished… If you’ve found a book you think you might enjoy reading, check it out & take it with you today! JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

29. Nonfiction Book Tasting • Classroom Application • Differentiation • Cross-Curricular Collaboration JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

30. Nonfiction Book Tasting JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

31. Testimonials from Students "I love the trip, it was fun and I like how they made it as a restaurant, how the table was set, and the different things and they set it up all nice...I also like when I found the book I wanted!” "I felt like they (Ms. Pringle, Ms. Richardson, & Ms. Wright, the James Madison Teacher) were creative because I wouldn't have thought of that. I was kind of sad because food wasn't involved but everything else was great“. “I feel it was creative and I loved it! It was different and it helped me pick a very good book, I would not change anything about our "in-school" field trip.“ JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

32. Testimonials from Students “It was very nice and I really enjoy this and I would want to do it again! Everything was nice I would not change anything.” “I think this was an amazing experience. I would have liked it if their were more mystery books.” “The overall experience was fantastic! I’ve never done anything like this! Next time a different book genre should be chosen.“ JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

33. Testimonials from Teachers “I thought that it was innovative and refreshing. The kids really took to the concept of the tasting. The books were timely and of high interest. Personally, I enjoyed catering to my students and it was fabulous.” – Ms. Miller, 7th grade R/ELA Teacher @JMMS “The experience significantly improved my students outlook on reading and approaching new genres/texts in under 45 minutes. Thank you so much for the invitation, please let me know the next opportunity I will have to bring my other classes.”-Ms. Carrington, 7th grade R/ELA Teacher @TMMS JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

34. Book Tasting Resources • The Book Bug-http://mrsnthebookbug.blogspot.com/ • The Unquiet Librarian-http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com/2014/02/27/revisiting-book-tasting-to-support-readers/ • Tree Frog Blog (Chase Street Elementary School)-http://chasestreetlibrary.wordpress.com/2013/01/17/booktasting4th5th/ JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

35. Inspire Reading in “Adult Learners” JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

36. Ideas to Inspire “Student Readers” • Library Card Initiative • Book Talks • Author Fair • Book Crush or Speed Dating with Books • Book Shopping Party or Book Fair • Reading Week/Read Across…/International Literacy Day • Book of the Month • Book Club • Read & Vote for Black-Eyed Susan Nominees • Revolution Tasting –Primary sources at each station • Unit of Study Tasting- any content area will work JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

37. Follow-up Activities • Technology integration- credibility of information • Schedule regular check out days (school library) • Field trip to public library • Field trip Library of Congress • National Archives –speeches • Book exchange JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

38. Remember… Reading is Soooooooo Delicious! JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe

39. Contacts Andrea Thomas-Munson, MS R/ELA Instructional Specialist andrea.munson@pgcps.org Rose Pringle, LMS @James Madison MS rose.pringle@pgcps.org Chontell Richardson, R/ELA ILT @Thurgood Marshall MS chon.richardson@pgcps.org LaTonya Wright, R/ELA ILT @James Madison MS latonya.wright@pgcps.org JMMS & TMMS Book Cafe