How to Take Care of Books Powerpoint
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A short article from Scholastic:
Back-to-school Tip #2: Create a classroom library that is a special
place for your students.
“...think of the library in your room as the heart of effective
literacy instruction." — D. RAY REUTZEL AND PARKER C. FAWSON
(2002)
A classroom library should serve five major functions:
1. Support literacy instruction
2. Help students learn about books
3. Provide a central location for classroom resources
4. Provide opportunities for independent reading and curricular extensions
5. Serve as a place for students to talk about and interact with books
Some teachers put their library front and center, making it the focus of
their classroom. Others set aside a special corner for their library, where
students can enjoy some quiet reading time. Either way, the idea is to entice
children and foster their love of reading.
Organizing and Labeling Books
A typical classroom library contains a variety of books, both fiction and
nonfiction, leveled for readers of different abilities. The way you set up,
organize, and label your library can help students make better, more appropriate
book selections. It also helps students return books to the right place, saving you
time and keeping the area neat.
It’s also a great idea to have separate section of labeled books, where each
book bin may be labeled from A-J for example. Scaffolding the books allows the
children to make smarter reading choices.
Creating a Special Space
Personalizing the classroom library area such as adding some pillows or
comfortable chairs enhances the space and encourages students to become more
active participants in the library.
Back-to-school Tip #2: Create a classroom library that is a special
place for your students.
“...think of the library in your room as the heart of effective
literacy instruction." — D. RAY REUTZEL AND PARKER C. FAWSON
(2002)
A classroom library should serve five major functions:
1. Support literacy instruction
2. Help students learn about books
3. Provide a central location for classroom resources
4. Provide opportunities for independent reading and curricular extensions
5. Serve as a place for students to talk about and interact with books
Some teachers put their library front and center, making it the focus of
their classroom. Others set aside a special corner for their library, where
students can enjoy some quiet reading time. Either way, the idea is to entice
children and foster their love of reading.
Organizing and Labeling Books
A typical classroom library contains a variety of books, both fiction and
nonfiction, leveled for readers of different abilities. The way you set up,
organize, and label your library can help students make better, more appropriate
book selections. It also helps students return books to the right place, saving you
time and keeping the area neat.
It’s also a great idea to have separate section of labeled books, where each
book bin may be labeled from A-J for example. Scaffolding the books allows the
children to make smarter reading choices.
Creating a Special Space
Personalizing the classroom library area such as adding some pillows or
comfortable chairs enhances the space and encourages students to become more
active participants in the library.