The document discusses the role of library media specialists in supporting Common Core standards through various strategies and initiatives, emphasizing the importance of engaging students with diverse reading materials. It outlines projects and activities that enhance digital literacy, research skills, and effective communication, aligning with both Common Core and AASL standards. The author shares key principles for maintaining an effective library environment that fosters student inquiry and access to information resources.

1. Common Core Standards, Technology
and the School Library Media Specialist
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K.C. Boyd, Library Media Specialist
AUSL Wendell Phillips Academy High School
Chicago Public Schools
2014 Tech Talk Conference
All Images Courtesy of
AUSL WPAHS and Google
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2. AUSL Wendell Phillips Academy High School
www.phillips.cps.k12.il.us

3. Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
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4. phillipslmc.weebly.com
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5. Common Core Standards
Images courtesy of http://shop.htprintables.com/images/Super-Librarian_Red.jpg and
http://learningstarts.org/sites/default/files/field/image/284_article_CommonCore_0.jpg
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6. How do I best support Common Core Standards at my school?
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7. Calm Down Calm Down Calm Down Calm Down
Calm Down
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8. ‘The Aha Moment’
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9. Common Core Standards
Library Collection
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10. http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards-guidelines/crosswalk
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11. Start With The Basics…
Get Your Students Excited
About Reading!
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12. How Do You Get Students To Read?
“The more kids read, the better readers they become”
James Patterson – www.readkiddoread.com

13. Help Students and Teachers Select Books
That They Will Grab Their Attention…
…Bridge The Gap and Connect Students
To More Challenging Materials

14. Sports Books
Pairing biographies on sports figures and short novels on
the same subject helps capture the interest and improve
reading comprehension of the student. Using this method fulfills
the student’s leisure and required reading for class.
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15. Anime Manga and Graphic Novels
These books are effective because they effectively combine print and visual literacy
in a mutually complimentary manner. In addition they support vocabulary
development, help improve reading comprehension and motivate kids to read.

16. Mystery and Suspense Books
Reluctant readers begin reading Hi-Low books and
eventually progress to reading YA and adult books

17. Street Literature/Urban Fiction
These books are very popular with students because they serve as
real life cautionary tales. The stories are interesting, fast paced
and reflect life in urban/inner city enclaves.

18. Common Core Standards
Library Technology
Projects-Projects-Projects
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19. http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards-guidelines/crosswalk
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English Language Arts Crosswalk - Grades 9 & 10
Common Core Standard @AASL Standard(s)
CC.9-10.L.1 Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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AASL Standards(s)
2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to
create products that express new understandings.
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3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings
effectively.
2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to
create products that express new understandings.
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20. Example of a Project Based Common Core Activity
Project:
Activity:
Materials:
Research:
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Video
Creation of Student News TV Show
Creation of a memorial video about Dr. King
iMovie, Pages and Twitter
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - AccessMySchool App
Dr. King’s Famous Quotes - http://www.mlkonline.net/quotes.html
“The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.” by MLK III and Coretta Scott King
Skills Demonstrated by the Students
• Creation of a original digital literacy project that describes the beliefs of MLK, Jr.
• Research of MLK, Jr. through the use of print and electronic resources
• Writing scripts for broadcast based off of research conducted
• Demonstrating the command of standard English grammar for script writing
• Demonstrating the command of standard English grammar for speaking
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21. vimeo.com/84160830
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22. Support various departments by
creating video artifacts for
student/teacher review.
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23. vimeo.com/76653171
Using the iPad App Schoology
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24. Helpful Resources
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25. http://www.corestandards.org/
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26. Common Core Standards by MasteryConnect
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27. http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards-guidelines/crosswalk
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28. AASL Lesson Plan Database
AASL lesson plans are crosswalked with Common Core Standards
aasl.jesandco.org
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29. AASL Lesson Plan Database
AASL lesson plans are crosswalked with Common Core Standards
aasl.jesandco.org
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30. Department of
Libraries Databases
youseemore.com/cps/linkinclude.asp
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31. Library of
Congress
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/
classroommaterials
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32. Library of
Congress
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/
classroommaterials
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33. FINAL THOUGHTS
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34. K.C.’s Big 6
1. Maintain a collection of fiction/
non-fiction books that support
students as readers and writers.
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2. Maintain a library environment
that is inviting and accessible to
student readers and users of
technology.
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3. Provide a wide variety of genres
and formats, including web
resources.

35. K.C.’s Big 6
4. Assist students in developing independent
inquiry skills research as outlined by the
Common Core State Standards and access
appropriate print/non-print materials for
inquiry and research projects.
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5. Develop a personal learning network of
librarians and technology specialists through
social media so that YOU can continue to
strengthen your skills and knowledge.
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6. Be Patient

36. Follow Me
On Social Media
Email
kcboyd1@gmail.com
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School Blog
www.theaudaciouslibrarian.blogspot.com
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Street Literature Advocacy and Reviews
www.missdomino.blogspot.com
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Twitter
Phillips Library Media Center - @Boss_Librarian
Library Advocacy - @Chicago_Creole
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Pinterest
http://www.pinterest.com/boydkc