This document discusses strategies for engaging reluctant readers, including using interest surveys to learn readers' interests, allowing choice in book selection, and recommending specific authors and book titles across a range of genres that are appealing to reluctant readers such as graphic novels, short chapters, humor, and action. Key sources discussed are The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller, When Kids Can't Read by Kylene Beers, and In the Middle by Nancie Atwell.
This literature cluster contains 31 books focused on themes relevant to young girls' experiences, such as self-discovery, standing up for oneself, and following dreams. The books contain diverse characters and stories that girls can relate to. Some of the included books highlight heroines like Ella Sarah, Olivia, Anna, and Heidi. The cluster aims to empower young female readers and show them stories of inspiring women throughout history.
This document provides summaries of 7 children's books. Each summary is 1-3 sentences and includes the title, author(s), key details about illustrations, themes, and why each book would appeal to its intended audience. The books cover a range of topics from Aesop's fables and the life of Harriet Tubman to mysteries and choosing the right pet. Illustration styles include watercolors, mixed media, and pastels. The level of detail and concise summaries provide a helpful overview of each book.
Let the Story Speak: On Sharing Stories with Young PeopleVirtualUnicorn
Meredith Ann Pierce is a fantasy writer and children's librarian. "Let the Story Speak" discusses why Meredith finds sharing stories is so important and details some of her favorite methods for doing so. This presentation was presented on 19 May 2009 for "Conversations in Children's Literatre," a series of talks sponsored by the University of Florida's Center for Children's Literature and Culture and by Goerings Bookstore, located in Gainesville, Florida.
This critical reading log analyzes two children's books - I Know Here by Laurel Croza, and Lon Po Po by Ed Young - based on various criteria such as plot, characters, illustrations, and social themes. It also discusses several awards in children's literature like the Boston Globe Award, Caldecott Award, and Coretta Scott King Award. The log examines Duke Ellington by Andrea Davis Pinkney in depth and analyzes how it addresses social issues of the time period. Finally, it provides an example of using The Storyteller's Candle in the classroom to discuss immigration and power dynamics.
This document provides summaries of several children's books that could be used in an elementary school setting. It discusses strategies for how each book could be used, including having students compare cultures, write their own versions of stories, discuss bullying, and more. Key details about genre, format, and awards are also provided for each book.
The document discusses different types of stories that can be used to teach children, including folk tales, fairy tales, myths, legends, nursery rhymes, parables, and picture books. It provides examples and definitions for each type of story, explaining their purposes, common themes, and cultural significance. The document also offers guidance on how to use these stories to develop literacy and critical thinking skills in children through activities like reading aloud, drama, crafts, and exploring cultural contexts.
Building Bridges with Multicultural Literature: African RefugeesLori VandenBerghe
These three books share stories of refugees from Africa who have resettled in new homes and communities. Whoever You Are tells the story of our shared humanity despite differences. Brothers in Hope tells the fictional story of Garang, a Sudanese boy who becomes separated from his family during civil war and joins a group of Lost Boys who travel to refugee camps. In the Small, Small Night is about a brother and sister from Ghana who have moved to America, and the sister tells folktales from their home country to comfort her brother.
This document discusses strategies for engaging reluctant readers, including using interest surveys to learn readers' interests, allowing choice in book selection, and recommending specific authors and book titles across a range of genres that are appealing to reluctant readers such as graphic novels, short chapters, humor, and action. Key sources discussed are The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller, When Kids Can't Read by Kylene Beers, and In the Middle by Nancie Atwell.
This literature cluster contains 31 books focused on themes relevant to young girls' experiences, such as self-discovery, standing up for oneself, and following dreams. The books contain diverse characters and stories that girls can relate to. Some of the included books highlight heroines like Ella Sarah, Olivia, Anna, and Heidi. The cluster aims to empower young female readers and show them stories of inspiring women throughout history.
This document provides summaries of 7 children's books. Each summary is 1-3 sentences and includes the title, author(s), key details about illustrations, themes, and why each book would appeal to its intended audience. The books cover a range of topics from Aesop's fables and the life of Harriet Tubman to mysteries and choosing the right pet. Illustration styles include watercolors, mixed media, and pastels. The level of detail and concise summaries provide a helpful overview of each book.
Let the Story Speak: On Sharing Stories with Young PeopleVirtualUnicorn
Meredith Ann Pierce is a fantasy writer and children's librarian. "Let the Story Speak" discusses why Meredith finds sharing stories is so important and details some of her favorite methods for doing so. This presentation was presented on 19 May 2009 for "Conversations in Children's Literatre," a series of talks sponsored by the University of Florida's Center for Children's Literature and Culture and by Goerings Bookstore, located in Gainesville, Florida.
This critical reading log analyzes two children's books - I Know Here by Laurel Croza, and Lon Po Po by Ed Young - based on various criteria such as plot, characters, illustrations, and social themes. It also discusses several awards in children's literature like the Boston Globe Award, Caldecott Award, and Coretta Scott King Award. The log examines Duke Ellington by Andrea Davis Pinkney in depth and analyzes how it addresses social issues of the time period. Finally, it provides an example of using The Storyteller's Candle in the classroom to discuss immigration and power dynamics.
This document provides summaries of several children's books that could be used in an elementary school setting. It discusses strategies for how each book could be used, including having students compare cultures, write their own versions of stories, discuss bullying, and more. Key details about genre, format, and awards are also provided for each book.
The document discusses different types of stories that can be used to teach children, including folk tales, fairy tales, myths, legends, nursery rhymes, parables, and picture books. It provides examples and definitions for each type of story, explaining their purposes, common themes, and cultural significance. The document also offers guidance on how to use these stories to develop literacy and critical thinking skills in children through activities like reading aloud, drama, crafts, and exploring cultural contexts.
Building Bridges with Multicultural Literature: African RefugeesLori VandenBerghe
These three books share stories of refugees from Africa who have resettled in new homes and communities. Whoever You Are tells the story of our shared humanity despite differences. Brothers in Hope tells the fictional story of Garang, a Sudanese boy who becomes separated from his family during civil war and joins a group of Lost Boys who travel to refugee camps. In the Small, Small Night is about a brother and sister from Ghana who have moved to America, and the sister tells folktales from their home country to comfort her brother.
Children's literature includes all creative works aimed at children, such as stories, poems, plays. It should entertain and educate children. Literature helps children understand the world, develop language skills, and learn values. There are many genres of children's literature such as poetry, narratives, theater, and books are often classified based on how they were created or their subject matter. Stories can be used as an educational tool to develop children's social, emotional, cognitive, and language abilities.
Names and Naming in Young Adult LiteratureBernie DeKoven
This document discusses names and naming in young adult literature. It provides examples of how names in stories can reveal attributes, occupations, relationships, and places of origin. It also summarizes the naming and characters in several works, including Sherman Alexie's Smoke Signals, Sandra Cisneros' House on Mango Street, Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games, and Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book.
This document provides a summary of 10 picture books for older children and teens that were favorites of the author from 60 books read for a course over the summer. Each book on the list is described in 1-2 sentences and the author provides a short explanation for why they enjoyed each book and found it memorable. The books cover a variety of genres including adaptations of classics, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
These are our children's librarian's picks for the best books to read before Kindergarten. Includes a brief explanation of the six early literacy skills and their relevancy to the selected titles.
21st Century Literacy Curriculum by Calle Friesendarinjohn2
This document outlines a curriculum designed by Calle Friesen to support struggling 21st century readers through integrating classic reading instruction, technology, and 21st century literature. The curriculum combines traditional print sources like books and magazines with digital sources like blogs and online documents. Students showed significant growth, improving an average of two grade levels in reading ability based on pre- and post-assessments. Student feedback indicated increased enjoyment of and confidence in reading. The integrated approach helped instill a love of reading in students who previously struggled.
This document discusses and evaluates two picture books: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, and The Three Bears by F. Rojankovsky. It examines how both books can be used to teach traditional literature based on eight criteria. For The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, it analyzes how the story is told from the wolf's perspective, compares it to the traditional version, and discusses classroom activities that could be done. For The Three Bears, it looks at how the illustrations help explain unfamiliar terms and how the book could stimulate creative expression.
21st Century Literary Genres by Calle Friesendarinjohn2
Calle Friesen is a reading/literacy specialist at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. In addition, she is the program coordinator of the Masters in Reading program at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
This document summarizes Philip Yancey's experience learning to read as a child and the profound impact it had on him. In 3 sentences:
As a young boy, Yancey was fascinated by the "secret code" of written words and pestered his mother to reveal what the letters and marks on pages meant. After learning to read by following along with records of stories he knew, the day came when he could read independently and it felt like electricity shooting through his body. Reading opened up new worlds for Yancey and helped challenge the racist assumptions of his upbringing, setting him on the path to becoming a writer himself due to his appreciation of the power and freedom of words.
The document discusses the history and evolution of picture books. It begins by defining picture books as works where both text and illustrations are equally important. Early picture books had somewhat independent stories and pictures, but modern books fully integrate the two elements. The document then covers milestones in picture book illustration and the influx of European artists in the 1930s-40s who influenced the genre. It notes picture books historically reflected a white perspective but became more diverse over time. The document concludes by discussing important awards like the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, and Pura Belpre that recognize excellence and representation in children's literature.
The document summarizes stories shared between kindergarten classes in an E-Twinning project from October 2017 to April 2018. It describes 7 stories in 1-2 sentences each, including Pirates in Pyjamas, The Glove, Kallo and Marbo, The Golden Balloon, Ka ke Make and the Elf of Mess, Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, and some additional stories from partners. The concluding section reflects on lessons and themes children learned, such as responsibility, emotions, differences, and kindness from participating in the story sharing.
This document provides information about book club selections for different grade levels. It includes a list of books assigned for each grade from 8-12, along with rationales for the selections. One book assigned for Grade 8 is summarized in 3 sentences: "Schooled" by Gordon Korman, which tells the story of Capricorn Anderson, a teen who grows up isolated on a hippie commune until he must attend junior high, where he struggles to fit in at first but eventually wins his classmates over with his kindness. Accompanying activities and complementary texts are also suggested for teaching some of the books.
New trends in literature and graphic novels inRose Hagar
This document discusses how literature is changing for digital-age readers and the importance of incorporating graphic novels and other new formats into classrooms. It notes that today's students are "digital natives" accustomed to visual/digital media. Graphic novels appeal to students because they combine words and images, require active engagement, and develop literacy skills. Incorporating graphic novels benefits struggling readers and English language learners. The document advocates exposing students to new genres and topics that reflect societal changes in order to make reading relevant and motivate students.
Similarities between harry potter and chronicles of narniarupabambhaniya
The document provides information about the authors J.K. Rowling and C.S. Lewis, and compares their famous book series, Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia. It discusses how both series were inspired by images that came to the authors, the main characters that remain throughout the books, the different worlds portrayed, and themes of growing up, good vs evil, and Christ-like figures. Similarities are drawn between characters and elements in both series.
Writing in Different Genres: Why, Why Not, and How ToVincent O'Neil
Presentation outlining some of the reasons why writers might try creating works in more than one genre, complete with definitions, guidance, and examples.
Patricia Polacco was born in 1944 in Michigan. She struggled with dyslexia as a child and felt dumb, but found support from her family and teachers. Many of Polacco's books are inspired by her family history and childhood. She began her career restoring icons but found success writing children's books later in life. Polacco's books celebrate family traditions and culture through memorable stories.
Informational and Biographical Literature . . . and Mice!Johan Koren
This document provides an overview of informational and biographical literature for children, beginning with definitions and discussions of informational texts, nonfiction, and biography. It then examines key award criteria for informational books, such as the Sibert Medal and Orbis Pictus Award, and provides examples of award-winning titles. The document also discusses different approaches to writing biography for children and the importance of accuracy versus fictionalization.
This document provides summaries of several outstanding children's nonfiction books from 2009-2010 across various subject areas including biographies, sciences, history, exploration, music, and social sciences. The books cover topics such as Anne Frank, Bass Reeves, black elk, Nellie Bly, Abraham Lincoln, J.M. Barrie, Philo Farnsworth, colors, bones, animal partnerships, bees, kakapo parrots, marsupials, buffalo, frogs, salmon bears, camouflaged creatures, night poems, trees, music, Mars rovers, and the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins.
Graphic fiction is a hybrid genre that combines words and sequential images. It developed from prehistoric cave paintings and woodcut novels, and became popular in comic books in the 1930s and graphic novels later in the 20th century. A graphic novel combines visual and verbal elements through image panels, text boxes, and speech/thought bubbles. Notable graphic novels include Maus, which won a Pulitzer Prize, and works by Art Spiegelman, Jason Lutes, Chris Ware, and Sarnath Banerjee. Graphic fiction is an interactive medium that encourages imagination and blends qualities of books and film.
Today's Young Adult Literature: Bridges to the ClassicsLaura Nicosia
This is a short introductory presentation made to K-12 Language Arts and English teachers during a workshop presentation June 2009 at Montclair State University. My presentation dealt with using popular YA literature as a bridge to canonical, classic literatures.
Nancy Hally presents on using graphic novels in elementary school libraries to promote reading for pleasure. She discusses how graphic novels can appeal to reluctant readers and engage students across demographics. Some recommended titles for elementary students include Little Mouse Gets Ready, Luke on the Loose, Benny and Penny in Just Pretend, and Lunch Lady. Graphic novels can be displayed prominently and shelved in the 741.5 section or other areas depending on topic.
This document summarizes key features of different story genres:
1) Folktales like Snow White have unknown authors, simple moral lessons, fantasy elements, and focus only on important characters. They involve numbers like 3 or 7 and have simple good vs evil themes.
2) Non-realistic fiction stories like Titou is Missing could not happen in real life due to fantasy elements but have developed characters and plot-driven conflict.
3) Non-fiction stories like accounts of first sailing around the world are factual narratives written in sequence that can motivate and be suitable for older elementary students.
The document provides guidance for youth services librarians on how to be effective readers' advisors. It discusses classic elements of readers' advisory like genre, reading level, and plot. It also emphasizes the importance of reading widely, being enthusiastic, and having in-depth knowledge to provide recommendations. The document concludes with advice to read extensively so you can confidently recommend books in different genres.
Children's literature includes all creative works aimed at children, such as stories, poems, plays. It should entertain and educate children. Literature helps children understand the world, develop language skills, and learn values. There are many genres of children's literature such as poetry, narratives, theater, and books are often classified based on how they were created or their subject matter. Stories can be used as an educational tool to develop children's social, emotional, cognitive, and language abilities.
Names and Naming in Young Adult LiteratureBernie DeKoven
This document discusses names and naming in young adult literature. It provides examples of how names in stories can reveal attributes, occupations, relationships, and places of origin. It also summarizes the naming and characters in several works, including Sherman Alexie's Smoke Signals, Sandra Cisneros' House on Mango Street, Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games, and Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book.
This document provides a summary of 10 picture books for older children and teens that were favorites of the author from 60 books read for a course over the summer. Each book on the list is described in 1-2 sentences and the author provides a short explanation for why they enjoyed each book and found it memorable. The books cover a variety of genres including adaptations of classics, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
These are our children's librarian's picks for the best books to read before Kindergarten. Includes a brief explanation of the six early literacy skills and their relevancy to the selected titles.
21st Century Literacy Curriculum by Calle Friesendarinjohn2
This document outlines a curriculum designed by Calle Friesen to support struggling 21st century readers through integrating classic reading instruction, technology, and 21st century literature. The curriculum combines traditional print sources like books and magazines with digital sources like blogs and online documents. Students showed significant growth, improving an average of two grade levels in reading ability based on pre- and post-assessments. Student feedback indicated increased enjoyment of and confidence in reading. The integrated approach helped instill a love of reading in students who previously struggled.
This document discusses and evaluates two picture books: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, and The Three Bears by F. Rojankovsky. It examines how both books can be used to teach traditional literature based on eight criteria. For The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, it analyzes how the story is told from the wolf's perspective, compares it to the traditional version, and discusses classroom activities that could be done. For The Three Bears, it looks at how the illustrations help explain unfamiliar terms and how the book could stimulate creative expression.
21st Century Literary Genres by Calle Friesendarinjohn2
Calle Friesen is a reading/literacy specialist at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. In addition, she is the program coordinator of the Masters in Reading program at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
This document summarizes Philip Yancey's experience learning to read as a child and the profound impact it had on him. In 3 sentences:
As a young boy, Yancey was fascinated by the "secret code" of written words and pestered his mother to reveal what the letters and marks on pages meant. After learning to read by following along with records of stories he knew, the day came when he could read independently and it felt like electricity shooting through his body. Reading opened up new worlds for Yancey and helped challenge the racist assumptions of his upbringing, setting him on the path to becoming a writer himself due to his appreciation of the power and freedom of words.
The document discusses the history and evolution of picture books. It begins by defining picture books as works where both text and illustrations are equally important. Early picture books had somewhat independent stories and pictures, but modern books fully integrate the two elements. The document then covers milestones in picture book illustration and the influx of European artists in the 1930s-40s who influenced the genre. It notes picture books historically reflected a white perspective but became more diverse over time. The document concludes by discussing important awards like the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, and Pura Belpre that recognize excellence and representation in children's literature.
The document summarizes stories shared between kindergarten classes in an E-Twinning project from October 2017 to April 2018. It describes 7 stories in 1-2 sentences each, including Pirates in Pyjamas, The Glove, Kallo and Marbo, The Golden Balloon, Ka ke Make and the Elf of Mess, Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, and some additional stories from partners. The concluding section reflects on lessons and themes children learned, such as responsibility, emotions, differences, and kindness from participating in the story sharing.
This document provides information about book club selections for different grade levels. It includes a list of books assigned for each grade from 8-12, along with rationales for the selections. One book assigned for Grade 8 is summarized in 3 sentences: "Schooled" by Gordon Korman, which tells the story of Capricorn Anderson, a teen who grows up isolated on a hippie commune until he must attend junior high, where he struggles to fit in at first but eventually wins his classmates over with his kindness. Accompanying activities and complementary texts are also suggested for teaching some of the books.
New trends in literature and graphic novels inRose Hagar
This document discusses how literature is changing for digital-age readers and the importance of incorporating graphic novels and other new formats into classrooms. It notes that today's students are "digital natives" accustomed to visual/digital media. Graphic novels appeal to students because they combine words and images, require active engagement, and develop literacy skills. Incorporating graphic novels benefits struggling readers and English language learners. The document advocates exposing students to new genres and topics that reflect societal changes in order to make reading relevant and motivate students.
Similarities between harry potter and chronicles of narniarupabambhaniya
The document provides information about the authors J.K. Rowling and C.S. Lewis, and compares their famous book series, Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia. It discusses how both series were inspired by images that came to the authors, the main characters that remain throughout the books, the different worlds portrayed, and themes of growing up, good vs evil, and Christ-like figures. Similarities are drawn between characters and elements in both series.
Writing in Different Genres: Why, Why Not, and How ToVincent O'Neil
Presentation outlining some of the reasons why writers might try creating works in more than one genre, complete with definitions, guidance, and examples.
Patricia Polacco was born in 1944 in Michigan. She struggled with dyslexia as a child and felt dumb, but found support from her family and teachers. Many of Polacco's books are inspired by her family history and childhood. She began her career restoring icons but found success writing children's books later in life. Polacco's books celebrate family traditions and culture through memorable stories.
Informational and Biographical Literature . . . and Mice!Johan Koren
This document provides an overview of informational and biographical literature for children, beginning with definitions and discussions of informational texts, nonfiction, and biography. It then examines key award criteria for informational books, such as the Sibert Medal and Orbis Pictus Award, and provides examples of award-winning titles. The document also discusses different approaches to writing biography for children and the importance of accuracy versus fictionalization.
This document provides summaries of several outstanding children's nonfiction books from 2009-2010 across various subject areas including biographies, sciences, history, exploration, music, and social sciences. The books cover topics such as Anne Frank, Bass Reeves, black elk, Nellie Bly, Abraham Lincoln, J.M. Barrie, Philo Farnsworth, colors, bones, animal partnerships, bees, kakapo parrots, marsupials, buffalo, frogs, salmon bears, camouflaged creatures, night poems, trees, music, Mars rovers, and the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins.
Graphic fiction is a hybrid genre that combines words and sequential images. It developed from prehistoric cave paintings and woodcut novels, and became popular in comic books in the 1930s and graphic novels later in the 20th century. A graphic novel combines visual and verbal elements through image panels, text boxes, and speech/thought bubbles. Notable graphic novels include Maus, which won a Pulitzer Prize, and works by Art Spiegelman, Jason Lutes, Chris Ware, and Sarnath Banerjee. Graphic fiction is an interactive medium that encourages imagination and blends qualities of books and film.
Today's Young Adult Literature: Bridges to the ClassicsLaura Nicosia
This is a short introductory presentation made to K-12 Language Arts and English teachers during a workshop presentation June 2009 at Montclair State University. My presentation dealt with using popular YA literature as a bridge to canonical, classic literatures.
Nancy Hally presents on using graphic novels in elementary school libraries to promote reading for pleasure. She discusses how graphic novels can appeal to reluctant readers and engage students across demographics. Some recommended titles for elementary students include Little Mouse Gets Ready, Luke on the Loose, Benny and Penny in Just Pretend, and Lunch Lady. Graphic novels can be displayed prominently and shelved in the 741.5 section or other areas depending on topic.
This document summarizes key features of different story genres:
1) Folktales like Snow White have unknown authors, simple moral lessons, fantasy elements, and focus only on important characters. They involve numbers like 3 or 7 and have simple good vs evil themes.
2) Non-realistic fiction stories like Titou is Missing could not happen in real life due to fantasy elements but have developed characters and plot-driven conflict.
3) Non-fiction stories like accounts of first sailing around the world are factual narratives written in sequence that can motivate and be suitable for older elementary students.
The document provides guidance for youth services librarians on how to be effective readers' advisors. It discusses classic elements of readers' advisory like genre, reading level, and plot. It also emphasizes the importance of reading widely, being enthusiastic, and having in-depth knowledge to provide recommendations. The document concludes with advice to read extensively so you can confidently recommend books in different genres.
Iris Murdoch's novel The Bell focuses on a spiritual community that forms outside of the abandoned Imber Abbey. Dora Greenfield returns to live with her husband at the community after some time away. The rediscovery of the abbey's legendary bell forces hidden truths and desires among the community members to the surface. The complex relationships between characters like Dora, her husband Paul, and other residents like Michael Meade who owns the estate are explored against the backdrop of the spiritual settings of the abbey and community.
The document outlines the details of a summer reading program, including the committee members organizing it and the purpose of promoting reading. It then describes the process of evaluating books for the program and choosing Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book as the selected book. Finally, it provides an overview of the book and author and suggestions for how students can access a copy.
The document discusses the key elements and characteristics of folktales. It notes that folktales are traditional stories that are passed down over generations, usually aim to explain aspects of the world, and often contain morals or lessons. Common motifs in folktales include magic, wishes being granted, trickery, poor characters becoming rich, and the numbers 3 and 7 holding significance. The tales also typically have predictable plots that move along familiar paths and answer all questions by the end of the story. Different types of folktales are mentioned such as animal tales, explanatory tales, magic tales, and cumulative tales.
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This document discusses using traditional literature and stories in the primary ESL classroom. It outlines different types of traditional literature like myths, epics, legends, folktales, and fairy tales. These stories can help students learn about other cultures while conveying universal truths. The document also discusses using fantasy and realistic fiction stories to engage students' imaginations and expose them to diverse cultures and moral models, while considering appropriate developmental age and retaining cultural integrity.
The session focussed on the CBCA Shortlist titles, discussing the titles as well as highlighting how the shortlist is representative of trends and preoccupations of the current reading landscape.
Paul Macdonald owns the award-winning The Children's Bookshop which has been a Sydney literary institution since 1971. Paul has a Master of Education, working almost 20 years as a teacher of Upper Primary and Secondary.
He has won numerous awards in teaching such as a Quality Teacher Award and The Premiers English Scholarship. Paul won the inaugural Maurice Saxby Award in 2012 for his contributions to raising the profile of teen fiction. Paul Macdonald also was the winner of the 2016 Lady Cutler award for services to children's literature and literacy in Australia.
Paul not only manages The Children’s Bookshop Speakers’ Agency but is also a consultant working with numerous schools focusing on building reading cultures and he is currently completing his PhD focusing on Australian Young Adult literature.
Paul is the author of the picture book The Hole Idea and has written several other academic texts.
This document provides an introduction to poetry and prose literature. It defines poetry as verse with measures, rhymes and melodic tone that embodies deep truths about human beings. Poetry has two main functions - to delight and instruct. It then discusses different types of poetry including lyric, narrative, and dramatic poetry. It also defines prose as ordinary language and discusses types of fiction like short stories and novels, as well as types of non-fiction like essays. Finally, it discusses qualities of literary masterpieces like artistry, intellectual value, suggestiveness, spiritual value, permanence, universality and distinctive style.
The document summarizes the key elements of folk tales and provides context about the story "The Dragon's Pearl". It explains that folk tales usually involve ordinary people solving everyday problems, often with magic playing a key role. Additionally, it provides cultural context about dragons in Chinese folk tales, noting they are water gods who bring rain and reward or punish people.
This document summarizes several common genres of literature including short stories, fables, novels, biographies, dramas, myths, science fiction, historical fiction, romances, mysteries, legends, allegories, epics and poetry. Each genre is defined and an example is provided with the title, author and theme. The genres are grouped into prose fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry.
This document provides guidance on how to do book reviews and book talks for adolescent literature that includes deaf or hard of hearing characters. It recommends choosing books with broad appeal, considering how diverse characters are portrayed, and understanding the difference between reviews and talks. Research findings show hearing authors presented deafness in a more cultural way while deaf authors included more pathological perspectives. The document also provides tips on book selection and presentation for book talks.
This document provides summaries of 8 books recommended for younger readers, including the title, author, publisher, themes, and suggested classroom activities for each book. The books cover a range of genres including graphic novels, fantasy, historical fiction on the Holocaust and ancient Greece, and a humorous book about a boy discovering third grade. Suggested activities explore themes in the books through writing, art, role-playing, maps, and comparing to other similar texts.
This document discusses a story called "Should Wizard Hit Mommy?" by John Updike. It provides context about the author and outlines the plot of the story:
1) The story involves a father, Jack, telling his daughter Jo bedtime stories to help her fall asleep. One story is about a skunk named Roger who has a problem that he takes to the Wizard to solve.
2) In the story, Roger's smell is magically changed but his mother is unhappy and has the smell changed back, upsetting Jo.
3) The document analyzes themes like the conflict between a child and parent's perspectives as well as complex family relationships. It provides character sketches of Jack and Jo and
This document provides an overview of different literary genres including fiction, fantasy, romance, adventure, crime fiction, horror, science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, realistic fiction, and traditional literature. It discusses key elements and conventions of each genre such as settings, characters, plots, and themes. Examples of texts from various genres are also given. The document is intended to help classify literature and provide guidance on the characteristics of different genres.
Paul Jennings is a renowned Australian children's author born in 1943 in the UK. He emigrated to Melbourne, Australia at age 6 and attended schools in Bentleigh West and Caulfield. After becoming a teacher, Jennings published his first book "Unreal!" in 1985, which launched his successful writing career. He is acclaimed for his original and entertaining stories that appeal to child readers through his unique narrative style. Jennings has received many honors, including the Sakura Medal in 2011, for his significant contributions to children's literature.
This document discusses several issues that arise in children's literature, including censorship, exposing children to inappropriate content, violence, sexuality, sexism, racism, changing family structures, and death. It notes debates over violent scenes in traditional stories like Hansel and Gretel and nursery rhymes. Sexism is a concern in how gender roles are portrayed. Racism and regionalism can promote stereotypes. Guidelines are provided for literature teachers to evaluate books, including ensuring characters are not stereotyped and solutions presented are fair and balanced.
Literary elements include characters, setting, theme, conflict, plot, point of view, symbolism, tone, and imagery. These elements work together to convey the author's ideas and capture the overall experience for the reader. Characters should change or grow by the end of the story. Conflict drives the plot forward by creating oppositional forces. Theme explores central insights or views of human nature.
This document defines and describes various literary genres. It discusses fiction genres like historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and realistic fiction. It also covers non-fiction genres such as persuasive writing, informational writing, autobiography, and biography. Additionally, it summarizes folklore genres including fairy tales, fables, myths, legends, and tall tales. Finally, it provides overviews of the drama genres of comedy and tragedy and defines characteristics of poetry.
Henrik Ibsen's 1879 play A Doll's House revolves around Nora Helmer, a housewife living in 19th century Norway. The play shocked audiences by having Nora abandon her husband and children at the end to find her own identity. Ibsen uses the characters and their relationships to critique gender roles and social norms of the Victorian era. Through revelations of past deceptions, the play builds tension as Nora realizes she has been living unfulfilled in a doll-like existence and decides to forge her own path independent from men.
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A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
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3. From May 2011 to
February 2012, the 8
judges read 365 Books
A huge range of
categories including
adventure, fantasy,
family, school, history,
humour and animal
stories.
OR 77
YR 130
EC 116
PB 130
Total 365
Note some books were
entered in more than 1
category
+EP 54
5. All Judges and
award co-
ordinators
8 fiction Judges – 1
from each
state/territory.
The judges are
chosen by members
of each state branch
of CBCA
3 Eve Pownall judges
2 Awards co-
ordinators
6. Judges conference
One category was
discussed each day
starting at 8.30 AM. First
the books were held up,
discussed and either
rejected by a vote of at
least four agreeing they
were worthwhile for
notable discussion. We
then went through the
reduced heap discussing
the literary merits of each
book. Then we voted with
a show of hands to include
them in the notables, 5
votes needed for inclusion.
We then went through the
notable heap and voted for
the six short list books.
7. Deciding winner and honour books
A secret ballot was used to decide the winner
and honour books. The vote was on paper using
descending values from 6 to 1.
After much discussion and many scraps of paper
we came to a final decision and the short list
was set.
The later afternoon was spent editing our pre-
written annotations for the chosen notables
books.
8. Short List announcement
April 3, 2012
The eight fiction
judges with South
Australian
Governor, Rear
Admiral Kevin
Scarce in the
ballroom of
Government
House, Adelaide.
9. What were the judges looking for?
CRITERIA FOR ALL CATEGORIES
Outstanding titles with
literary merit.
Language appropriate to the theme and
style of the work with regard to the
aesthetic qualities of language.
Originality in the treatment of literary
elements.
Quality of illustrations, book design,
production, printing and binding
10. The 2012 early childhood Short List
4 FEMALE AUTHORS, 2 MALE AUTHORS
11. The Runaway Hug
Nick bland Ill. Freya Blackwood
• Effective collaboration
of text and images
• Authentic family story
• Simple, heart-warming
narrative
• Intricate, detailed
illustrations
• Suitable for EC and YR
12. Come down, cat!
Sonya Hartnett ill. Lucia Masciullo
• Hartnett’s text is lyrical
and emotive
• Masciullo’s images are
expansive and
sophisticated
• Strong narrative drive
supported by rich visuals
• What is bravery?
• Suitable for many ages
13. That’s not a daffodil!
Elizabeth Honey
• Gentle and endearing
• Multicultural and
multigenerational
• Metaphorical and cyclic
• Honey’s images and
text support each other
wonderfully
• Suitable for all levels of
EC
14. The last viking
Norman Jorgensen ill. James Foley
• Variety of viewpoints and
perspective in the images
• Strong narrative, with lots
of text
• Plucky resilient
protagonist
• Humour and irony evident
• Includes issues such as
bullying
• Suitable for upper end of
EC into YR
15. No Bears
Meg McKinlay ill. Leila Rudge
• Close relationship
between literary
and illustrated texts
• Book about books
• Clever witty and
subversive
• Visual clues
• Suitable for many
age groups
16. Rudie nudie
Emma Quay
• Bath time book
• Illustrations are lively and
active
• Text rhyme works effectively
when read aloud
• Children are depicted as
loved and safe
• Parents are both evident
• Colour palette suits subject
matter and design
• Fun, slightly daring
• Suitable for young end of EC
17. EARLY CHILDHOOD JUDGING CRITERIA
• Written for children who are pre-reading or
early stages of reading
• Outstanding books of fiction, drama, poetry or
concept books.
• Can be picture books, picture storybooks, or
texts where illustrations play a major part in
the storytelling or concept development.
19. Crow Country Kate Constable
• One of four time slip
novels entered
• Aboriginal aspects
sensitively handled
• Atmospheric and
evocative
• Dominant genres –
mystery/family and
friendship
• Upper end of YR
20. The outcasts John Flanagan
• Companion series to
Ranger’s Apprentice
focusing on the Skandians
• Group of misfit boys team
up and face challenges to
prove their worth
• Some humour and
character development
• Upper end of YR
• Action sequences well
described
• Book one in the series that
stands alone
21. Nanberry: Black brother white
Jackie French
• Historical narrative
• Mostly set between
1789 – 1797
• Author’s notes provided
• Clash of cultures –
European and
indigenous
• Detailed and emotionally
powerful
• Upper end of YR
22. The Truth about Verity Sparks
Susan Green
• Gaslamp, sub-genre of
steam punk, which is
usually set in 19th C
recently industrialised
society.
• Elements of paranormal,
mystery, historical and
adventure genres
• Feisty, independent
female protagonist
• Effective blend of action
and suspense
• Upper end of YR
23. The Golden Door Emily Rodda
• Classic Rodda fantasy
• Detailed world building
• Strong family connections
and loyalties
• Reluctant under-dog hero
• First (stand alone) in a new
series
• Strong female character
• Upper end of YR due to
strong violence
24. Bungawitta
Emily Rodda ill. Craig Smith
• Australian rural setting
• Iconic Australian humour
and characters
• Images integrated effectively
• Drought affected country
town
• Community seeks ways to
bring people to join or re-
join the community
• Inspirational and witty
narrative
• Middle range of YR
25. CRITERIA FOR YOUNGER READERS
Outstanding books of fiction, poetry or drama.
• For readers who have developed independent
reading skills
• These readers are still developing in literary
appreciation.
• A huge range of books from small books for
newly confident readers up to more
challenging novels. Generally for middle to
upper primary students.
26. The 2012 picture book Short List.
3/3 Illustrators,1 male author 5
female.
27. Look, a book!
Freya Blackwood
text Libby Gleeson
• Minimal ambiguous text
• Metaphorical images
• Use of framing and
symbolism
• The ‘red’ book
• Readers bring own
experiences to the book
• Suitable for a wide age
range
28. The dream of the thylacine
Ron Brooks text Margaret Wild
• Lyrical and dreamlike
• Unusual contrasting
structure
• Mixed media
• Effective use of
repetition in words and
poetic structure
• Strong powerful
message
• Suitable for a wide range
of audiences
29. For all creatures
Rebecca Cool text Glenda Millard
• Joyous celebratory text
• Clever and inspirational
use of repetition
• Clear consistency of
design
• Effective collaboration
between author and
artist
• Suitable for a wide range
of audiences and
purposes
30. A bus called heaven
Bob Graham
• Distinctive illustrative
style
• Story of community
working together
• Multicultural harmony
• Hopeful and humorous
• Gentle and restrained
• Suitable for all ages
31. No bears
Leila Rudge text Meg McKinlay
• Images enhance the
text, add to it, build on
it
• Story within a story
• Bear around the edges
• Magic and rescue
• Quirky protagonist
• Multiple reading levels
32. Flood
Bruce Whatley text Jackie French
• Powerful and fitting
images
• Sophisticated yet minimal
text
• Faithfully recreates many
familiar events and places
• Raining and crying device
used effectively
• Useful narrative device –
the dog
• Suitable for a wide
audience
• Non fiction elements
33. CRITERIA FOR PICTURE BOOKS
• Outstanding books where the author and
illustrator achieve artistic and literary unity.
• Can be wordless books where the story, theme or
concept is unified through illustrations.
• Balancing and harmonising: artistic style and
graphic excellence; use of media and technique;
colour, line, shape and texture; relationship
between illustration and text; clarity,
appropriateness and aesthetic appeal; quality of
book design, production, printing and binding.
34. The 2012 Eve Pownall (information)
Short List. 3 female authors, 3
mixed groups
54 books
15 Notables
35. The little refugee
Ahn & Suzanne Do ill. Bruce
Whatley
• Adapted from Do’s
autobiography ‘The
Happiest Refugee’
• Illustrations reflect events
by changing colours and
tones
• Clever emotive story-telling
• Important narrative suited
to all ages
36. One Small island
Alison Lester Coral Tulloch
• Macquarie Island history
• Detailed written text
• Diversity of visual material
• Brings an isolated
environment to our view
• Topics range from first hand
historical accounts to most
recent visitors
• Includes all the components
of non fiction
• Environmental conservation
messages
37. Surrealism for kids
Queensland Art Gallery
• Produced by a huge
team
• Surrealism as a
movement
• Has a 60’s flavour and
design
• Includes four pages on
six of the great
surrealist masters
• Striking production
38. Bilby secrets
Edel Wignell ill. Mark Jackson
• Narrative format
• Factual information
offered in a smaller and
different font
• Illustrative colours
appropriate for the
Australian desert
• Suited for young
children with a simple
index in the back
39. Fromelles
Carole Wilkinson
• A WW1 Battle usually
included under the Battle
of the Somme
• Has an introductory
section of fiction at the
beginning of each chapter
• Based on true experiences
• Predominately non fiction
• Secondary school years
• Comprehensive
bibliography
40. Playground
compiled by Nadia Wheatley
• 80 elders contributed
• Life stories from the 20th
century
• Contributors are listed
• Glossary and index
• Includes stories from
both well-known as well
as everyday Indigenous
people
• Stories from Country
• Column format
• Illustrations and
photographs add another
dimension
41. CRITERIA FOR EVE POWNALL
INFORMATION BOOKS
• Outstanding books that have the prime intention of
documenting factual material
• Using imaginative presentation, interpretation and
variation of style.
• Balance and harmony of the elements: Style of
language and presentation
• Graphic excellence
• Clarity, appropriateness and aesthetic appeal of
illustrations.
• Integration of text and graphics + overall design
• Accuracy relevant to the current state of knowledge
42. The 2012 older readers Short
List. 5 male, 1 female author
43. Ishmael and the hoops of steel
Michael Gerard Bauer
• Third in a series, but
stands alone
• Follows Ishmael through
Yrs 11 and 12
• Rites-of-passage
• Multicultural
• Funny, funny, funny
• References and parallels to
Hamlet
• Suitable for secondary
school ages
44. A straight line to my heart
Bill Condon
• Rural setting
• Unusual but positive family
arrangement
• Tiff wants to be a journalist
• Typically Australian, but
does not fall into cliché or
‘ockerisms’
• Lots packed in, but tight and
funny
• Feel-good book
• Suits Secondary school
students
45. The golden day
Ursula Dubosarsky
• Evocative language
• Reminiscent of Picnic at
Hanging Rock
• Multi layered narrative
with touches of humour
• Beautifully captures a
moment in time
• Ambiguous mysterious
epilogue
• Could be used in upper
primary, as well as
secondary
46. The dead I know
Scot Gardner
• Dark and intense
• Adolescent narrator
suffering nightmares and
anxiety
• ‘Saved’ by a compassionate
funeral director and his
young daughter
• Searing portrait of a
dysfunctional life
• Hopeful satisfying
conclusion
• Upper secondary students
47. The coming of the whirlpool
Andrew McGahan
• First in a series of four
fantasy novels
• Focuses on a young boy’s
adventurous journey to
follow a seafaring life
• McGahan’s love of ships
and the ocean revealed
• Vivid imagery and strong
narrative
• Detailed world building
• Suitable for upper primary
into secondary
48. When we were two
Robert Newton
• Historical road trip
• Close siblings Dan and
younger brother Eddie
• Runaways from a violent
father
• Rural NSW C WW1
• Meet a diverse cast of
characters
• Comedy and pathos
49. CRITERIA FOR OLDER READERS
• Outstanding books of fiction, drama or poetry
• The reader will be required to have a degree
of maturity to appreciate the topics, themes
and scope of emotional involvement
• Appropriate in style and content for readers in
secondary schooling up to 18 years.
• Large range as 14 year olds and 17+ readers
have widely differing levels of cognitive
development
50. 2012
Notables
Younger Reader 24
Early Childhood 23
Picture Book 27
Older Reader 22
Eve Pownall 15
51. With so many great books are we
winning in literacy?
• Yes and no!
• According to the Education Review Journal
article of 9 Dec.2009 Australia is the only OECD
(Organisation for Economic co-operation and
Development) country to show a significant
decline in reading literacy performance from
2000 to 2009.
• High socioeconomic kids are generally doing fine
• Girls are going great, boys are trailing them
• Low socioeconomic and country kids are up to 2-
3 years behind
• Indigenous kids are way behind
52. 2012 NATIONAL YEAR OF READING
• As teachers and librarians we need to concentrate our
efforts to ensure that we maximise the opportunities
for kids to be exposed to the best literature available,
preferably Australian.
• Be seen to be reading, promote great titles, discuss the
short list books. Try to get teachers and parents
reading with and in front of kids.
• Read to kids at every opportunity so reading becomes
a habit they enjoy and look forward to.
• We can turn literacy levels around so Australia can
have a “mind Boom” when the mining boom is over.