This document provides an overview of literacy and readers' advisory. It defines print literacy and 21st century literacy. It discusses multiple intelligences and developmental milestones for children ages 6-11. Tips are provided for readers' advisory practice, including asking about media interests instead of directly about books. Examples are given for providing recommendations in the genres of fantasy, mystery, and realistic fiction.

1. Reader’s Advisory WRAP-UP

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3. What is Literacy?

4. Print read and write proficiently

5. 21st Century use a range of tools and skills To communicate and participate

6. Multimodal “Integration of multiple modes of communication and expression can enhance or transform the meaning of the work beyond illustration or decoration.” ~NCTE

7. Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence http://www.chaminade.org/inspire/learnstl.htm

8. Child Development Ages 6-11 Milestones Starting school Making friends Growth Independence Moral compass Place in the world Friendship/teamwork skills Building relationships Self awareness http://www.cdc.org/ncbddd

9. Developmental Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries & Expectations Constructive Use of Time Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity http://www.search-institute.org

10. Developmental Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries & Expectations Constructive Use of Time Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity http://www.delicious.com/informationgoddess29/readersadvisory

11. ReadAlikes http://atn-reading-lists.wikispaces.com/Read+Alikes

12. Newton Free Library http://www.newtonfreelibrary.net/childrens/booklists/?list=blf

13. Reader’s Advisory Practice

14. Tip: Use Media as a Prompt INSTEAD OF: What authors do you like to read? What are the last 3 books you read and enjoyed? What did you like about them? ASK: What movies do you like? What TV shows do you watch? What games do you play?

15. Genre: Fantasy Fairy Tales High Fantasy Magic/Supernatural Animals

16. Your Turn! Fantasy RA Break up into 3 groups of 3. Identify appeal characteristics of the book or author below, and suggest titles that might be appealing to a young fan of: Series: Redwall by Brian Jacques Authors T.A. Barron or Madeline L’Engle Book: The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper

17. Genre: Mystery Supernatural Kid Detective Suspense/Thriller You Solve It

18. Your Turn! Mystery RA Break up into 3 groups of 3. Identify appeal characteristics of the book or author below, and suggest titles that might be appealing to a young fan of: Series: Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Authors: Eion Colfer or Wendelin Van Draaen Book: Scared Stiff by Willo Davies Roberts

19. Genre: Realistic Fiction Families Friends School Issues

20. Your Turn! Realistic Fiction RA Break up into 3 groups of 3. Identify appeal characteristics of the book or author below, and suggest titles that might be appealing to a fan of: Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Authors: Sharon Creech or Andrew Clements Book: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos

21. Thanks! Beth Gallaway Contact: [email_address] Cell: 603-247-3196 Handouts: http://www.informationgoddess.info