Reviewer in 21st literature of the Philippines and the worldchristine david
The document appears to be a literature review quiz containing questions about various works including the Ramayana, Harry Potter, The Necklace, The Little Prince, and Footnote to Youth. There are 42 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of characters, plots, themes and other details about the stories. The questions cover topics like the main characters of the Ramayana, key events and people in the Harry Potter series, the conflict and resolution in "The Necklace", themes in myths like Cupid and Psyche, and biographical details about authors.
This document discusses various speculations and theories about Shakespeare's life and works, including Delia Bacon's theory about the true authors of the plays, references to Shakespeare in Robert Greene's writings, allusions to myths and stories in several of Shakespeare's plays, and theories about Shakespeare's lost years.
Orlando Bloom was born in England and struggled in school due to dyslexia, but found success in theater and the arts. He decided to become an actor after realizing characters were played by people. His breakout role was as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He became a heartthrob and action star known for roles in Pirates of the Caribbean and Troy. Upcoming films include Elizabethtown and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Bloom has remained humble despite fame and enjoys spending time with fans.
Elizabeth Taylor was a Hollywood icon known for her great beauty and roles in classic films like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. She had a turbulent personal life including seven marriages, substance abuse issues, and advocacy for AIDS research following the death of her friend Rock Hudson. Taylor was the highest paid actress of her time and won two Academy Awards. She lived a long life in the public spotlight and remains one of the most famous actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age.
The document contains clues and questions related to television shows, movies, and celebrities. It asks the reader to identify objects, people, shows, and other details based on the clues and context provided in multiple-choice or short answer questions. The questions cover a wide range of topics from classic sitcoms and dramas to reality shows and award ceremonies.
The document summarizes a story called "Give Me Liberty" about Nathaniel and Basil during the American Revolution. Nathaniel is sold to work for a blacksmith named Owen and later works for a carriage maker named Edan. When Edan dies, Nathaniel joins the Continental Army. The story also mentions Basil going to a tavern to listen to Patrick Henry and both Nathaniel and Basil fighting in a large battle. The document provides credits for who voiced the different characters in the story.
Vivien Leigh was born in India in 1913 to British and Irish parents. She studied at convent school and drama school, excelling in music and languages. She married in 1932 and gave birth to a daughter. Leigh had small roles in films in the 1930s and became obsessed with Laurence Olivier after seeing him on stage. They starred together in films and plays throughout their tumultuous relationship, during which Leigh suffered from mental illness and tuberculosis. Leigh is best known for winning two Oscars for her iconic roles in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire. She continued acting despite her illnesses until her death in 1967.
The document provides background information on the 1954 musical adaptation of Peter Pan. It summarizes the plot of the story, lists the main characters and actors who portrayed them, and discusses some of the historical context of the 1950s when the musical was produced. It also includes citations for several sources that provide additional information on Peter Pan and 1950s popular culture and history.
Reviewer in 21st literature of the Philippines and the worldchristine david
The document appears to be a literature review quiz containing questions about various works including the Ramayana, Harry Potter, The Necklace, The Little Prince, and Footnote to Youth. There are 42 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of characters, plots, themes and other details about the stories. The questions cover topics like the main characters of the Ramayana, key events and people in the Harry Potter series, the conflict and resolution in "The Necklace", themes in myths like Cupid and Psyche, and biographical details about authors.
This document discusses various speculations and theories about Shakespeare's life and works, including Delia Bacon's theory about the true authors of the plays, references to Shakespeare in Robert Greene's writings, allusions to myths and stories in several of Shakespeare's plays, and theories about Shakespeare's lost years.
Orlando Bloom was born in England and struggled in school due to dyslexia, but found success in theater and the arts. He decided to become an actor after realizing characters were played by people. His breakout role was as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He became a heartthrob and action star known for roles in Pirates of the Caribbean and Troy. Upcoming films include Elizabethtown and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Bloom has remained humble despite fame and enjoys spending time with fans.
Elizabeth Taylor was a Hollywood icon known for her great beauty and roles in classic films like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. She had a turbulent personal life including seven marriages, substance abuse issues, and advocacy for AIDS research following the death of her friend Rock Hudson. Taylor was the highest paid actress of her time and won two Academy Awards. She lived a long life in the public spotlight and remains one of the most famous actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age.
The document contains clues and questions related to television shows, movies, and celebrities. It asks the reader to identify objects, people, shows, and other details based on the clues and context provided in multiple-choice or short answer questions. The questions cover a wide range of topics from classic sitcoms and dramas to reality shows and award ceremonies.
The document summarizes a story called "Give Me Liberty" about Nathaniel and Basil during the American Revolution. Nathaniel is sold to work for a blacksmith named Owen and later works for a carriage maker named Edan. When Edan dies, Nathaniel joins the Continental Army. The story also mentions Basil going to a tavern to listen to Patrick Henry and both Nathaniel and Basil fighting in a large battle. The document provides credits for who voiced the different characters in the story.
Vivien Leigh was born in India in 1913 to British and Irish parents. She studied at convent school and drama school, excelling in music and languages. She married in 1932 and gave birth to a daughter. Leigh had small roles in films in the 1930s and became obsessed with Laurence Olivier after seeing him on stage. They starred together in films and plays throughout their tumultuous relationship, during which Leigh suffered from mental illness and tuberculosis. Leigh is best known for winning two Oscars for her iconic roles in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire. She continued acting despite her illnesses until her death in 1967.
The document provides background information on the 1954 musical adaptation of Peter Pan. It summarizes the plot of the story, lists the main characters and actors who portrayed them, and discusses some of the historical context of the 1950s when the musical was produced. It also includes citations for several sources that provide additional information on Peter Pan and 1950s popular culture and history.
The Shyam Bhatt Memorial Open Quiz 2012 - Prelims - Answers - Part 1Chandrakant Nair
The document provides a series of questions about various topics including history, geography, movies, music, and current events. It tests the reader's knowledge through multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank style questions.
The document contains questions from reading comprehension quizzes on various children's and young adult books. It asks for character names, plot details, and true/false questions about events in the books. The books mentioned include Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Elephant Run, Keeping Corner, Rage of Sheep, Diamonds in the Shadow, Mixing It, To the Boy in Berlin, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks, The Transformation of Minna Hargreaves, and Skulduggery Pleasant.
This document provides a reading list of classic literature for middle school students, divided into four sections. The first section introduces classic novels that introduce new characters and worlds. The second lists older classics for children, including works by Alcott, Carroll, Dickens and others. The third section highlights contemporary classics from the 1970s onward. The final section recommends additional classic titles across genres. The lists include point values to indicate reading difficulty levels.
Easy Eddie was a lawyer for notorious crime boss Al Capone in Chicago. Though involved in organized crime, Eddie cared deeply for his son and tried to teach him right from wrong. Seeking to rectify his past wrongdoings and provide a good example for his son, Eddie decided to testify against Capone and the mob. This got Eddie killed, but he hoped he had given his son integrity, even at the cost of his own life. The second story reveals that Butch O'Hare, the US Navy's first WWII ace who saved his carrier fleet, was in fact Easy Eddie's son.
This document provides an overview of the novel Moby Dick by Herman Melville, including a summary of the plot, descriptions of main characters, themes, and early criticism. The plot involves Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick aboard the whaling ship Pequod. Main characters include the narrator Ishmael, Captain Ahab driven mad in his quest for revenge on the whale, and his loyal first mate Starbuck. Themes explored include the uncontrollable power of nature and the destructive nature of obsession. While praised for its style and characters, early critics had mixed views and found the story disjointed and ending weak.
This document discusses rethinking online discussions to make them more engaging. It summarizes a study comparing the usability of blogs versus discussion boards for online discussions in courses. Based on student survey responses, blogs were preferred for their visual accessibility and ability to archive related comments together. Instructional strategies like giving students freedom in topics and requiring independent research also improved discussion quality. The implications are that instructors should take more of an observer role, encourage higher-order thinking, and provide clear goals and requirements to enhance online discussions. Future research could explore improving interfaces and questions to further understanding.
Banned Book Week is celebrated annually in October to promote freedom of expression and the right to access information without censorship. The document provides a quiz about censorship to test the reader's knowledge of banned books and challenges to books in the United States. It concludes by stating that while not every book is for every reader, each person has the right to choose what they read themselves.
This document provides information about Banned Book Week, which is celebrated annually from October 1st through October 5th. It aims to celebrate free expression and the freedom to choose what to read. The purpose is to encourage readers not to take their right to access books without censorship for granted. Students are encouraged to participate by reading a banned book, entering daily and bookmark contests, and participating in a seminar poster contest. Winners of the contests will be announced during morning seminars. The overall message is that while not every book suits every reader, we each have the right to choose what we read.
The LHS Tag Team is sponsoring a Book n' Bake sale from May 5th to 14th. The book sale will take place in the LHS library from 7:30am to 4:30pm on May 5th to 7th and 10th to 14th. The bake sale will be held on May 5th, 6th, 10th, and 12th before and after school as well as during seminar and lunch in the LHS library. The document provides a sampling of titles available at the book fair including popular series, authors, and past Printz award winners and contenders.
Picture Books Aren't Just for Children: Using Picture Books with Secondary students handout as presented by Carin Barwick at the 2012 KASL, KAECT & KSDE Conference.
The document provides the December/January monthly report for the Larned High School Library. It summarizes that student Gmail accounts and Google Apps were introduced in December allowing electronic collaboration and communication. It also details library training sessions on the Google Apps in January and upcoming library events including a reading at Phinney Elementary for Dr. Seuss' birthday. Circulation and technology usage statistics are also presented.
The library began participating in the statewide Interlibrary Loan Program in 2010 which allows students and staff to borrow items unavailable in their collection from other participating libraries. Since joining, the library has borrowed 55 items and loaned 64 items to other libraries. However, the program costs the library over $200 per year in mailing and shipping fees with no means to offset these costs, though it provides access to resources they could not otherwise obtain. The librarians goals are to find funding to cover costs and promote the program through online forms and increased outreach.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located in Cleveland, Ohio and is dedicated to recording the history of influential artists and those who have impacted the music industry. The first group of inductees in 1986 included artists such as James Brown, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles. Since then, many legendary artists across multiple genres of rock music such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, and U2 have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This document provides a list of 18 famous Hollywood actors from the 1940s and 1950s who served in the military during World War II, contrasting them with modern celebrities. Many of the older actors enlisted in the armed forces and saw combat, earning over 70 medals between them. The document argues they displayed patriotism and integrity compared to some celebrities today who are critical of America. It aims to honor the service and sacrifice of Hollywood stars who fought for their country over half a century ago.
This document provides a list of 18 famous Hollywood actors from the 1940s and 1950s who served in the military during World War II, contrasting them with modern celebrities. Many of the older actors enlisted in the armed forces and saw combat, earning over 70 medals between them. The document argues they displayed patriotism and integrity compared to some celebrities today who are critical of America. It aims to honor the service and sacrifice of Hollywood stars who fought for their country over half a century ago.
This document provides nostalgic images and descriptions of popular television shows, movies, and products from the 1950s-1970s. It then contrasts the patriotism and military service of Hollywood stars during World War II with the anti-war views expressed by some modern celebrities. Many iconic actors from the past such as Clark Gable, James Stewart, and Audie Murphy enlisted in the armed forces and received commendations for their valor in combat. The document questions whether today's entertainers could imagine those stars criticizing America or its leaders.
1. The document discusses a musical quiz being conducted by the author. It provides instructions for participants and asks trivia questions about music, birds, and other topics.
2. Several questions from the quiz are summarized, including those about clefs in music notation, land diving rituals in Vanuatu, poetic references to Ragnarok, and the first place in the USA to serve modern tea.
3. The quiz covers a wide range of topics in a few sentences each, with the intent of testing participants' general knowledge.
The Shyam Bhatt Memorial Open Quiz 2012 - Prelims - Answers - Part 1Chandrakant Nair
The document provides a series of questions about various topics including history, geography, movies, music, and current events. It tests the reader's knowledge through multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank style questions.
The document contains questions from reading comprehension quizzes on various children's and young adult books. It asks for character names, plot details, and true/false questions about events in the books. The books mentioned include Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Elephant Run, Keeping Corner, Rage of Sheep, Diamonds in the Shadow, Mixing It, To the Boy in Berlin, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks, The Transformation of Minna Hargreaves, and Skulduggery Pleasant.
This document provides a reading list of classic literature for middle school students, divided into four sections. The first section introduces classic novels that introduce new characters and worlds. The second lists older classics for children, including works by Alcott, Carroll, Dickens and others. The third section highlights contemporary classics from the 1970s onward. The final section recommends additional classic titles across genres. The lists include point values to indicate reading difficulty levels.
Easy Eddie was a lawyer for notorious crime boss Al Capone in Chicago. Though involved in organized crime, Eddie cared deeply for his son and tried to teach him right from wrong. Seeking to rectify his past wrongdoings and provide a good example for his son, Eddie decided to testify against Capone and the mob. This got Eddie killed, but he hoped he had given his son integrity, even at the cost of his own life. The second story reveals that Butch O'Hare, the US Navy's first WWII ace who saved his carrier fleet, was in fact Easy Eddie's son.
This document provides an overview of the novel Moby Dick by Herman Melville, including a summary of the plot, descriptions of main characters, themes, and early criticism. The plot involves Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick aboard the whaling ship Pequod. Main characters include the narrator Ishmael, Captain Ahab driven mad in his quest for revenge on the whale, and his loyal first mate Starbuck. Themes explored include the uncontrollable power of nature and the destructive nature of obsession. While praised for its style and characters, early critics had mixed views and found the story disjointed and ending weak.
This document discusses rethinking online discussions to make them more engaging. It summarizes a study comparing the usability of blogs versus discussion boards for online discussions in courses. Based on student survey responses, blogs were preferred for their visual accessibility and ability to archive related comments together. Instructional strategies like giving students freedom in topics and requiring independent research also improved discussion quality. The implications are that instructors should take more of an observer role, encourage higher-order thinking, and provide clear goals and requirements to enhance online discussions. Future research could explore improving interfaces and questions to further understanding.
Banned Book Week is celebrated annually in October to promote freedom of expression and the right to access information without censorship. The document provides a quiz about censorship to test the reader's knowledge of banned books and challenges to books in the United States. It concludes by stating that while not every book is for every reader, each person has the right to choose what they read themselves.
This document provides information about Banned Book Week, which is celebrated annually from October 1st through October 5th. It aims to celebrate free expression and the freedom to choose what to read. The purpose is to encourage readers not to take their right to access books without censorship for granted. Students are encouraged to participate by reading a banned book, entering daily and bookmark contests, and participating in a seminar poster contest. Winners of the contests will be announced during morning seminars. The overall message is that while not every book suits every reader, we each have the right to choose what we read.
The LHS Tag Team is sponsoring a Book n' Bake sale from May 5th to 14th. The book sale will take place in the LHS library from 7:30am to 4:30pm on May 5th to 7th and 10th to 14th. The bake sale will be held on May 5th, 6th, 10th, and 12th before and after school as well as during seminar and lunch in the LHS library. The document provides a sampling of titles available at the book fair including popular series, authors, and past Printz award winners and contenders.
Picture Books Aren't Just for Children: Using Picture Books with Secondary students handout as presented by Carin Barwick at the 2012 KASL, KAECT & KSDE Conference.
The document provides the December/January monthly report for the Larned High School Library. It summarizes that student Gmail accounts and Google Apps were introduced in December allowing electronic collaboration and communication. It also details library training sessions on the Google Apps in January and upcoming library events including a reading at Phinney Elementary for Dr. Seuss' birthday. Circulation and technology usage statistics are also presented.
The library began participating in the statewide Interlibrary Loan Program in 2010 which allows students and staff to borrow items unavailable in their collection from other participating libraries. Since joining, the library has borrowed 55 items and loaned 64 items to other libraries. However, the program costs the library over $200 per year in mailing and shipping fees with no means to offset these costs, though it provides access to resources they could not otherwise obtain. The librarians goals are to find funding to cover costs and promote the program through online forms and increased outreach.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located in Cleveland, Ohio and is dedicated to recording the history of influential artists and those who have impacted the music industry. The first group of inductees in 1986 included artists such as James Brown, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles. Since then, many legendary artists across multiple genres of rock music such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, and U2 have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This document provides a list of 18 famous Hollywood actors from the 1940s and 1950s who served in the military during World War II, contrasting them with modern celebrities. Many of the older actors enlisted in the armed forces and saw combat, earning over 70 medals between them. The document argues they displayed patriotism and integrity compared to some celebrities today who are critical of America. It aims to honor the service and sacrifice of Hollywood stars who fought for their country over half a century ago.
This document provides a list of 18 famous Hollywood actors from the 1940s and 1950s who served in the military during World War II, contrasting them with modern celebrities. Many of the older actors enlisted in the armed forces and saw combat, earning over 70 medals between them. The document argues they displayed patriotism and integrity compared to some celebrities today who are critical of America. It aims to honor the service and sacrifice of Hollywood stars who fought for their country over half a century ago.
This document provides nostalgic images and descriptions of popular television shows, movies, and products from the 1950s-1970s. It then contrasts the patriotism and military service of Hollywood stars during World War II with the anti-war views expressed by some modern celebrities. Many iconic actors from the past such as Clark Gable, James Stewart, and Audie Murphy enlisted in the armed forces and received commendations for their valor in combat. The document questions whether today's entertainers could imagine those stars criticizing America or its leaders.
1. The document discusses a musical quiz being conducted by the author. It provides instructions for participants and asks trivia questions about music, birds, and other topics.
2. Several questions from the quiz are summarized, including those about clefs in music notation, land diving rituals in Vanuatu, poetic references to Ragnarok, and the first place in the USA to serve modern tea.
3. The quiz covers a wide range of topics in a few sentences each, with the intent of testing participants' general knowledge.
The document discusses how many famous Hollywood actors from the 1940s-1960s served in World War II, in contrast to some modern celebrities who are critical of the United States. It provides details on 18 actors who fought, including James Stewart serving as a bomber pilot, Clark Gable enlisting in the Army Air Force, and Audie Murphy receiving numerous medals including the Medal of Honor for his service. The document argues these "real Hollywood heroes" proudly served their country unlike some modern entertainers who "bite the hand that feeds them."
The document discusses how many famous Hollywood actors from the 1940s-1960s served in World War II, with over 70 combined medals earned between just 18 actors. It contrasts their patriotism and willingness to serve with criticisms, noting they loved the US and did not protest against it like some celebrities today. Examples given include James Stewart serving as a bomber pilot in over 20 missions, and Audie Murphy receiving the Medal of Honor and numerous other honors for his service.
This document provides a brief history of photography from its origins to modern times. It traces the development of the medium from early experimentation using cameras obscura to the work of pioneers like Fox Talbot, Daguerre, and Brady. Key developments that are mentioned include the card de visite format, advances in capturing action with Muybridge, and innovative photographic techniques developed by Man Ray, Adams, Uelsmann, and others. The document also explores expansions of photography into film and video with examples from Gone With the Wind, Paik, and contemporary digital works.
The document provides details about the upcoming 2013 season productions at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. It lists 5 main stage productions from October 2012 through June 2013, including revivals of Anything Goes and End of the Rainbow, as well as the West Coast premieres of Seminar, Backbeat, and The Scottsboro Boys. It also describes a bonus production of the musical Fela! in April/May 2013, based on the life of Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The production notes and cast list provided give additional information about the musical Fela!.
This document provides a list of new books for the month of November 2553. It includes the author, title, and call number for each book. Some of the featured topics include mythology, folktales, history, politics and cooking. The list contains books in English, Japanese, Chinese and other languages.
This document discusses how many famous Hollywood actors from the 1940s-1960s served in World War 2, including Clark Gable who flew bombing missions for the Army Air Force and Audie Murphy who received numerous medals for his service as a U.S. soldier. In contrast, it notes that today's celebrities often criticize the U.S. and its leaders. It lists over a dozen classic Hollywood stars who fought in WWII rather than protest the country, and commends them for their patriotism and valor compared to modern celebrities.
Librarians collect and organize. We sort and store. Some may call this collecting, others call it hoarding. In Johnson County, we came to a realization: we straighten our libraries before major stakeholders visit, but leave daily clutter in full view of our patrons – the most important stakeholders. This story demonstrates how a handful of clutter bugs straightened their acts and their libraries, and made their spaces more inviting.
Presented at the 2013 Kansas Library Conference by Julie Timmins, Stephanie Bailey & Roxanne Belcher
This document summarizes and recommends several library and technology experts, providing brief descriptions of each. It highlights Lucas Loughmiller, Shannon Miller, and TechChef4U as solid tech ninjas to follow. Several librarians are recommended for their work on professional learning networks, eBook management, maker movement, common core implementation, book reviews, summer reading programs, library guides, and introducing interesting people in the field. It emphasizes balancing absorption of information from various tools and sources with active creation and exploration while ruthlessly narrowing options.
The LHS Library provides materials and equipment for students to use with certain expectations. Students must show respect, have an academic reason for using the library, and have a pass. They are required to check out with their student ID, report back to class on time, and are responsible for any fines or damages. Cell phones must be on silent and only used with permission, while headphones are required for music. Books can be checked out for two weeks and renewed before becoming overdue, while other materials have shorter check out periods.
This document pays tribute to Linda Roberts by listing positive attributes about her with each letter of her name, such as that she is independent, dedicated, and amazing. It also lists attributes associated with her initials, such as that she is a leader, advocate, and loyal colleague who brings sophistication.
This document provides programming ideas for celebrating Banned Books Week in libraries. It begins with an overview of what Banned Books Week is and then lists different levels of programming ideas from beginner to advanced. The "Newbie" level suggests creating a simple banned books display. The "Activist" level takes the display further by incorporating books throughout the library. The "Book Defender" level plans a full program around banned books. The "Conspirator" level recruits other teachers and departments for collaborative projects. The "Freedom Champion" level encourages librarians to get as creative as possible with no limits. The document emphasizes advocacy against censorship.
~Kansas library association 2012 presentationGwen Lehman
This document discusses how Accelerated Reader (AR) supports the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. It emphasizes the Common Core's focus on increasing students' independent reading of complex, grade-appropriate texts. AR provides over 147,000 quizzes on fiction and nonfiction titles to support this goal. The document also discusses how AR helps students build vocabulary and reading skills aligned to text complexity benchmarks. Research shows AR is an effective program for improving reading achievement when properly implemented.
This document provides summaries of and recommendations for several non-fiction and fiction books for children and young adults. It was written by Julie Tomlianovich of the South Central Kansas Library System and focuses on highlighting titles published in 2012 that would be of interest to readers and libraries. The document includes brief summaries of 15 non-fiction books and 12 fiction chapter books, with information on each book's title, author, publisher, price and recommended grade level.
This document discusses the importance of school librarians developing a strong brand and identity for their programs. It recommends several strategies for taking charge of a program's identity, including conducting an extreme makeover, collecting observation and data, identifying barriers, utilizing various communication outlets, maintaining a resume and portfolio, creating a website or blog, using LinkedIn and other social media, engaging in educational gaming, and attending the upcoming AASL conference in Hartford, CT.
This document provides an agenda for a two-day school library conference taking place on October 18th and 19th. On the first day, the agenda includes registration in the morning, followed by an opening session and keynote on digital learning. Breakout sessions will then be held on various topics. The afternoon includes a lunch keynote by author Bruce Hale on how librarians inspired him to become a writer, as well as a dessert reception. The second day continues with more breakout sessions, as well as a lunch keynote by author Elizabeth Eulberg. Awards will also be presented during the lunch period.
The document provides an overview of Google Apps including Docs/Drive, EasyBib, and other Google services. It summarizes the key features and functionality of Google Docs including creating, editing, formatting, commenting on, and sharing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, and forms. It also outlines how these tools can be used for classroom collaboration and assignments. EasyBib is described as a citation tool for creating bibliographies that can be shared and saved to Google Docs. Other Google services briefly mentioned include Blogger, Google Sites, Google Play, YouTube, Google Reader, Google Bookmarks, Google Picasa, and iGoogle. The document encourages trying out the different apps.
The document introduces Google Apps including Gmail, Calendar, SlideRocket, and Lucid Chart. It provides an overview of the key features and functionality of each app and gives examples of how they could be used for classroom activities like turning in assignments, sharing due dates and project timelines, collaborating on presentations and diagrams, and more.
Blackboard is a learning management system that allows teachers to create online courses. Teachers can customize courses by adding content like files, audio, images, videos, assessments, discussions, blogs, journals, and wikis. To create a new course, teachers should email information like the course name and teachers to the tech department, specifying if it will be a master course or copy of an existing one. Courses can then be further customized through options for tools, styles, self-enrollment, and group settings. Help resources are available to assist teachers in using Blackboard.
The document provides an agenda for an iPod/iPad training session presented by Gwen Lehman. The training covers the basics of using the iPod and iPad including music, brightness, searching, apps, multitasking gestures, standard apps, settings, syncing, and troubleshooting. It also reviews using accessories, Safari, notes, tricks, and iBooks. The session demonstrates apps for interactive books, practice skills, tutorials, study tools, and creation apps. It shows student projects and has participants make a lesson.
The document provides instructions for teachers to create their own web page on the district website. It outlines the steps to set up a username and password, select a page type like blog or photo gallery, add and format content, and includes tips for common page elements and formatting tools. The goal is for teachers to have their own personalized web presence on the district site.
The document summarizes the key areas of focus for 5th grade mathematics based on the Common Core State Standards. It outlines three critical areas of instruction: (1) developing skills with fractions, multiplication of fractions, and limited cases of division of fractions; (2) extending skills with decimal fractions and operations with decimals to hundredths; and (3) developing an understanding of volume. It then provides more details on the learning expectations within each of these critical areas.
This document provides instructions for creating a podcast in Garageband. It outlines the planning, organization, and citation tools needed before starting. It discusses using images and provides pointers on image usage rights and advanced Google image searches. The document then guides the reader through recording voice tracks, editing recordings, inserting artwork and music, and finalizing the podcast project. It emphasizes organizing all materials and including complete citations.
The document defines various terms and slang used by the Mafia. It includes definitions for terms like "Don" which refers to a Mafia boss, "Earner" which means someone who makes money for the Mafia, and "Hit the mattresses" which is when a boss hides during an underworld feud. The slang terms cover topics like illegal profits, ranks within the family, criminal activities, law enforcement, and promises of retaliation.
The Larned High School Library monthly report summarizes activities in April including hosting a Kansas Association of School Librarians workshop attended by Gwen Lehman who was elected the new president-elect. Statistics are provided on circulation, computer and equipment usage, and interlibrary loans.
1. Picture Books for Secondary Students
September 2000 Curriculum Laboratory
Compiled by P. Brandt University of Iowa
Sophisticated Picture Books
E/A615ab Anno. ANNO'S BRITAIN. Philomel, 1981, 1982.
E/A615au Anno. ANNO'S U.S.A. Philomel, 1988.
E/B219z Banyai, Istvan. ZOOM. Viking, 1995.
E/C927wa Crew, Gary. THE WATERTOWER. Ill. Steven Woolman, 1998.
E/D419bo dePaola, Tomie. BONJOUR, MR. SATIE. Putnam's, 1991.
E/D492b De Vicq de Cumptich, Roberto. BEMBO'S ZOO: AN ANIMAL ABC BOOK.
Henry Holt, 2000.
E/I74ab Isadora, Rachel. ABC POP! Viking, 1999.
E/K14ma Kalman, Maira. MAX IN HOLLYWOOD, BABY. Viking, 1992.
E/K14n Kalman, Maira. NEXT STOP GRAND CENTRAL. Putnam, 1999.
E/K14o Kalman, Maira. OOH-LA-LA (MAX IN LOVE). Viking, 1989.
E/L99lda Lyon, George Ella. A DAY AT DAMP CAMP. Ill. Peter Catalanotto. Orchard,
1996.
E/M117bw Macaulay, David. BLACK AND WHITE. Houghton, 1990.
E/M117s Macaulay, David. SHORTCUT. Houghton, 1995.
E/M314i Marcellino, Fred. I, CROCODILE. HarperCollins, 1999.
E/P154d Palatini, Margie. DING DONG DING DONG. Ill. Howard Fine. Hyperion, 1999.
781.65/R223m Raschka, Christopher. MYSTERIOUS THELONIOUS. Orchard, 1997.
E/R543g Riddle, Tohby. THE GREAT ESCAPE FROM CITY ZOO. Farrar, 1999.
951/S622t Sis, Peter. TIBET: THROUGH THE RED BOX. Farrar, 1998.
E/S822e Steiner, Joan. LOOK-ALIKES. Little, Brown, 1998.
E/Y61fe Yorinks, Arthur. THE FLYING LATKE. Ill. William Steig. Simon & Schuster,
1999.
PARODIES/CREATIVE WRITING MODELS/LANGUAGE FUN
E/B774e Bourke, Linda. EYE SPY: A MYSTERIOUS ALPHABET. Chronicle, 1991.
E/B882v Browne, Anthony. VOICES IN THE PARK. DK, 1998.
E/B928f Buehner, Caralyn. FANNY'S DREAM. Ill. Mark Buehner. Dial, 1996.
822.3/C873m Coville, Bruce, ret. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S
DREAM. Ill. Dennis Nolan. Dial, 1996.
822.3/C873wr Coville, Bruce. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET. Ill. Dinnis
Nolan. Dial, 1999.
E/E26s Edwards, Pamela Duncan. SOME SMUG SLUG. Ill. Henry Cole.
HarperCollins, 1996.
E/F873s French, Fiona. SNOW WHITE IN NEW YORK. Oxford, 1987.
398.22/G916g Guarnaccia, Steven. GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS: A TALE
MODERNE. Abrams, 2000.
E/J13c Jackson, Ellen . CINDER EDNA. Ill. Kevin O'Malley. Lothrop, 1994.
E/J76wa Jonas, Ann. WATCH WILLIAM WALK. Greenwillow, 1997.
E/L917b Lowell, Susan. THE BOOTMAKER AND THE ELVES. Ill. Tom Curry. Orchard,
1997.
2. E/M368s Marshall, James. SWINE LAKE. Ill. Maurice Sendak. HarperCollins, 1999.
E/P639do Pilkey, Dav. DOGZILLA.
E/P639k KAT KONG. Harcourt, 1993.
E/S416f Scieszka, Jon. THE FROG PRINCE CONTINUED. Ill. Steve Johnson. Viking,
1991.
E/S416m Scieszka, Jon. MATH CURSE. Ill. Lane Smith. Viking, 1995.
E/S416sq Scieszka, Jon. SQUIDS WILL BE SQUIDS: FRESH MORALS, BEASTLY
FABLES. Ill. Lane Smith. Viking, 1998.
E/S416s Scieszka, Jon. THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID
TALES. Ill. Lane Smith. Viking, 1992.
E/S416t Scieszka, Jon. THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS! Ill. Lane
Smith. Viking, 1989.
E/S654h Smith, Lane. THE HAPPY HOCKY FAMILY. Viking, 1993.
E/V217m Van Allsburg, Chris. MYSTERIES OF HARRIS BURDICK. Houghton, 1984.
SUBJECTS WORTHY OF FURTHER DISCUSSION, RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION
WAR
E/A237o Adler, David A. ONE YELLOW DAFFODIL. Ill. Lloyd Bloom. Gulliver, 1995.
(Holocaust survivor)
E/B157r Baillie, Allan. REBEL. Ill. Di Wu. Ticknor & Fields, 1994. (war-Burma)
E/B942ss Bunting, Eve. SO FAR FROM THE SEA. Ill. Chris Soentpiet. Clarion, 1998.
(Japanese-American internment)
E/B942wa Bunting, Eve. THE WALL. Ill. Ronald Himler. Clarion, 1990. (Vietnam)
362.1/C672sa Coerr, Eleanor. SADAKO. Ill. Ed Young. Putnam, 1993. (Hiroshima)
E/C884s Craddock, Sonia. SLEEPING BOY. Ill. Leonid Gore. Atheneum, 1999.
(Berlin/Sleeping Beauty)
E/C989c Cutler, Jane. THE CELLO OF MR. O. Ill. Greg Couch. Dutton, 1999.
(Sarajevo?)
E/H198p Hamanaka, Sheila. PEACE CRANE. Morrow, 1995. (Hiroshima, urban
violence)
E/H465sa Heide, Florence Parry and Judith Heide Gilliland. SAMI AND THE TIME OF
THE TROUBLES. Ill. Ted Lewin. Clarion, 1992. (Lebanon Civil War, 1975)
E/H695s Hoestlandt, Jo. STAR OF FEAR, STAR OF HOPE. Ill. Johanna Kang. Walker,
1995, c1992. (Holocaust--France)
E/I58r Innocenti, Roberto. ROSE BLANCHE. Creative Education, 1985. (Holocaust--
Germany)
940.54/K76s Kodama, Tatsuhara. SHIN'S TRICYCLE. Ill. Noriyuki Ando. Walker, 1992,
1995. (Hiroshima)
940.54/M389h Maruki, Toshi. HIROSHIMA NO PIKA. Lothrop, 1982, c1980. (Hiroshima)
E/M688b Mochizuki, Ken. BASEBALL SAVED US. Ill. Dom Lee. Lee & Low, 1993.
(Japanese-American internment)
940.53/M688p Mochizuki, Ken. PASSAGE TO FREEDOM: THE SUGIHARA STORY. Ill. Lee
Dom. Lee & Low, 1997.
952.03/M857m Morimoto, Junko. MY HIROSHIMA. Viking, 1987. (Hiroshima)
E/N448f Nerlove, Meriam. FLOWERS ON THE WALL. McElderry, 1996. (WWII--
Poland)
E/P762pt Polacco, Patricia. THE BUTTERFLY. Philomel, 2000.(Nazi occupation of
France)
E/P762pi Polacco, Patricia. PINK AND SAY. Philomel, 1994. (Civil War, family stories)
921/S847d Stevenson, James. DON'T YOU KNOW THERE'S A WAR ON? Greenwillow,
1992. (WWII--U.S.)
E/T882f Tsuchiya, Yukio. THE FAITHFUL ELEPHANTS. Ill. Ted Lewin. Houghton,
1988. (WWII--Japan)
3. E/U17b Uchida, Yoshiko. THE BRACELET. Ill. Joanna Yardley. Philomel, 1993.
(Japanese-American internment)
E/Y54al Yolen, Jane. ALL THOSE SECRETS OF THE WORLD. Ill. Leslie Baker. Little,
1991. (WWII--U.S.)
HISTORY
E/A237ba Adler, David. THE BABE AND I. Ill. Terry Widener. Harcourt, 1999.
(Depression)
E/B942c Bunting, Eve. CHEYENNE AGAIN. Ill. Irving Toddy. Clarion, 1995. (Native
Americans)
E/B942dn Bunting, Eve. DANDELIONS. Ill. Greg Shed. Harcourt Brace, 1995. (prairie
pioneers)
E/B942ta Bunting, Eve. TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE. Clarion, 1996. (orphan trains)
973/C426d Cha, Dia. DIA'S STORY CLOTH. Lee & Low, 1996. (Hmong)
E/G779d Gray, Libba Moore. DEAR WILLIE RUDD,. Ill. Peter M. Fiore. Simon, 1993.
(race relations)
E/H313s Harris, Christine. THE SILVER PATH. Ill. Helen Ong. Boyds Mills, 1994.
(refugees)
E/H797ba Hopkinson, Deborah. BAND OF ANGELS; A STORY INSPIRED BY THE
JUBILEE SINGERS. Ill. Raul Colon. Atheneum, 1999. (Fisk University)
E/L345m Lasky, Kathryn. MARVEN OF THE GREAT NORTH WOODS. Ill. Kevin
Hawkes. Harcourt, 1997. (1918 flu epidemic)
E/M161wh MacLachlan, Patricia. WHAT YOU KNOW FIRST. Ill. Barry Moser.
HarperCollins, 1995. (prairie/Depression)
E/M133b McCully, Emily Arnold. THE BOBBIN GIRL. Dial, 1996. (Labor Movement)
E/M133ba McCully, Emily Arnold. THE BALLOT BOX BATTLE. Knopf, 1996. (suffrage)
E/M682u Mitchell, Margaree King. UNCLE JED'S BARBERSHOP. Ill. James Ransome.
Simon, 1993. (race relations)
E/M913t Moss, Marissa. TRUE HEART. Ill. C. F. Payne. Silver Whistle, 1999. (women's
work/trains)
E/R221d Rappaport, Doreen. DIRT ON THEIR SKIRTS: THE STORY OF THE YOUNG
WOMEN WHO WON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. Ill. E. B. Lewis. Dial,
2000. (women's baseball, women's roles)
E/R989a Ryan, Pam Munoz. AMELIA AND ELEANOR GO FOR A RIDE. Ill. Brian
Selznick. Scholastic, 1999. (women's roles/Earhart and Roosevelt)
E/S539w Shea, Pegi Deitz. THE WHISPERING CLOTH. Ill. Anita Riggio and You Yang.
Boyds Mills, 1995. (Hmong, Thai refugee camp)
E/T458i Thomas, Joyce Carol. I HAVE HEARD OF A LAND. Ill. Floyd Cooper.
HarperCollins, 1998. (African American women pioneer)
BIOGRAPHY
921/S527w Aliki. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND THE GLOBE. Harcourt, 1999.
921/A615s Anholt, Laurence. STONE GIRL, BONE GIRL. Ill. Sheila Moxley. Orchard,
1999. (Mary Anning, paleontologist)
F/B399g Bedard, Michael. GLASS TOWN. Ill. Laura Fernandez and Rick Jacobson.
Atheneum, 1997. (Bronte sisters)
E/B798m Bradby, Marie. MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE. Ill. Chris K. Soentpiet.
Orchard, 1995. (Booker T. Washington)
921/R183a Brown, Don. ALICE RAMSEY'S GRAND ADVENTURE. Houghton, 1997.
E/B961e Burleigh, Robert. EDNA. Ill. Joanna Yardley. Orchard, 2000. (Edna St.Vincent
Millay)
921/L742f Burleigh, Robert. FLIGHT. Ill. Mike Wimmer. Philomel, 1991. (Charles
Lindbergh)
4. E/B961h Burleigh, Robert. HOME RUN. Ill. Mike Wimmer. Silver Whistle, 1998. (Babe
Ruth)
921/R781el Cooney, Barbara. ELEANOR. Viking, 1996. (E. Roosevelt)
155.45/G383w Gerstein, Mordicai. THE WILD BOY. Farrar, 1998. (Wild Boy of Aveyron)
921/R917w Krull, Kathleen. WILMA UNLIMITED. Ill. David Diaz. Harcourt, 1996. (Wilma
Rudolph)
921/E46dk Pinkney, Andrea Davis. DUKE ELLINGTON. Ill. Brian Pinkney. Hyperion,
1998.
E/M145mo McGill, Alice. MOLLY BANNAKY. Ill. Chris Soentpiet. Houghton, 1999.
781.65/R223c Raschka, Chris. CHARLIE PARKER PLAYED BE BOP. Orchard, 1992.
921/G158s Sis, Peter. STARRY MESSENGER. Farrar, 1996. (Galileo)
921/O41m Winter, Jeanette. MY NAME IS GEORGIA. Harcourt, 1998. (G. O'Keeffe)
SOCIAL ISSUES
E/B167wi Baker, Jeannie. WINDOW. Greenwillow, 1991. (environment/urbanism,
change)
F/B854w Briggs, Raymond. WHEN THE WIND BLOWS. Schocken, 1982. (nuclear war)
E/B882p Browne, Anthony. PIGGYBOOK. Random, 1986. (sexism in family)
E/B882z Browne, Anthony. ZOO. Knopf, 1993. (zoos, dysfunctional family)
E/B942f Bunting, Eve. FLY AWAY HOME. Ill. Ronald Himler. Clarion, 1991. (homeless)
E/B942go Bunting, Eve. GOING HOME. Ill. David Diaz. HarperCollins, 1996. (migrant
workers/immigration)
E/B942sm Bunting, Eve. SMOKY NIGHT. Ill. David Diaz. Harcourt, 1994. (LA riots)
E/B942sn Bunting, Eve. SUNSHINE HOME. Ill. Diane de Groat. Clarion, 1994.
(aging/nursing homes)
E/B942y Bunting, Eve. YOUR MOVE. Ill. James Ransome. Harcourt, 1998. (gangs)
E/F793w Fox, Mem. WILFRED GORDON MCDONALD PARTRIDGE. Kane/Miller,
1985, c1984. (aging/nursing homes)
E/G233i Garland, Sherry. I NEVER KNEW YOUR NAME. Ill. Sheldon Greenberg.
Ticknor & Fields, 1994. (teen suicide)
E/H324u Harshman, Marc. UNCLE JAMES. Ill. Michael Dooling. Cobblehill, 1993.
(family problems)
E/H364w Hathorn, Libby. WAY HOME. Ill. Gregory Rogers. Crown, 1994. (homeless)
E/H388s Havill, Juanita. SATO AND THE ELEPHANTS. Ill. Jean and Mou-Sien Tseng.
Lothrop, 1993. (endangered species)
E/J66h Johnson, D. B. HENRY HIKES TO FITCHBURG. Houghton Mifflin, 2000.
(environment)
E/K96r Kurtz, Jane. RIVER FRIENDLY, RIVER WILD. Ill. Neil Brennan. Simon &
Schuster, 2000. (flood and change)
954/L672s Lewin, Ted. SACRED RIVER. Clarion, 1995. (India)
E/L865j Lorbiecki, Marybeth. JUST ONE FLICK OF A FINGER. Ill. David Diaz. Dial,
1996. (guns)
E/L865s Lorbiecki, Marybeth. SISTER ANNE'S HANDS. Ill. K. Wendy Popp. Dial, 1998.
(race relations)
E/M264h Mamet, David. HENRIETTA. Ill. Elizabeth Dahlie. Houghton Mifflin, 1999.
(justice, prejudice)
E/M652n Miller, William. NIGHT GOLF. Ill. Cedric Lucas. Atheneum, 1999. (race
relations)
E/M882b Morrison, Toni. THE BIG BOX. Ill. Giselle Potter. Hyperion, 1999. (limiting
children's freedom)
E/R212wh Ransom, Candice F. WHEN THE WHIPPORWILL CALLS. Ill. Kimberly
Bulcken Root. Tambourine, 1995. (change)
E/R994an Rylant, Cynthia. AN ANGEL FOR SOLOMON SINGER. Ill. Peter Catalanotto.
Orchard, 1992. (isolation)
5. E/S274g Say, Allen. GRANDFATHER'S JOURNEY. Houghton, 1993. (immigration)
E/S274te Say, Allen. TEA WITH MILK. Houghton, 1999. (emigration)
398.8/S474w Sendak, Maurice. WE ARE ALL IN THE DUMPS WITH JACK AND GUY.
HarperCollins, 1993. (homeless)
E/S623d Sisulu, Elinor. THE DAY GOGO WENT TO VOTE. Little, Brown, 1996. (S.
Africa)
E/S762b Spohn, Kate. BROKEN UMBRELLAS. Viking, 1994. (homeless/mentally ill)
E/S979a Swope, Sam. THE ARABOOLIES OF LIBERTY STREET. Ill. Barry Root.
Potter, 1989. (individual vs. government, conformity)
362.29/T239h Taylor, Clark. THE HOUSE THAT CRACK BUILT. Chronicle, 1992. (drugs)
E/T458e Thomas, Jane Resh. LIGHTS ON THE RIVER. Ill. Michael Dooling. Hyperion,
1994. (migrant workers)
E/V217wr Van Allsburg, Chris. THE WRETCHED STONE. Houghton, 1991. (tv)
E/V771d Vincent, Gabrielle. A DAY, A DOG. Front Street, 2000. (pet abandonment)
307.7/V948n Von Tscharner, Renata. NEW PROVIDENCE: A CHANGING CITYSCAPE.
Harcourt, 1987, (change, urban life)
E/W979s Wyeth, Sharon Dennis. SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL. Ill. Chris Soentpiet.
Doubleday, 1998. (poverty)
E/Y54e Yolen, Jane. LETTING SWIFT RIVER GO. Ill. Barbara Cooney. Little, 1992.
(change)
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