no fear nonfiction 2013
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Presentation given at AASL in Hartford in November, 2013 by Dr. Linda Gann and Karen Perry.TRANSCRIPT
No-Fear Nonfiction: Meeting the Challenge
AASL National Conference Dr. Linda Gann and Karen Perry
November 15, 2013
• Educational standards for kindergarten through 12th grade in English Language Arts and Mathematics • http://www.corestandards.org • Adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia
Common Core
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u Appendix A lists research supporting increased text complexity
u Lists of “recommended” titles (Appendix B) u Non-fiction emphasis u Elementary: 30/70 u Middle: 50/50 u High: 70/30 u Specific skills listed in Appendix B
Common Core
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u Narrative vs. Informational u Accuracy and Authenticity u Content and Perspective u Style u Organization u Illustrations and Format
Characteristics of Good Non-Fiction
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Steve Jenkins What Do You Do
With a Tail Like This?
(p.33,36)
Specific Examples from Appendix B
Russell Freedman Freedom Walkers
(p.95, 100)
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Award Lists
u Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People u Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 u ALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Books u Sibert Informational Book Medal (best non-fiction
children’s book of year) u ALA/YALSA Non-Fiction Award u Various review sources “Best of the Year” (NY Times,
SLJ, Booklist, NY Public Library, etc.)
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u Publishers’ newsletters, blogs, twitter feeds u NPR, PBS, museums blogs u Independent Reviewers u Review magazines websites and blogs (SLJ, Booklist)
Other Sources of New Non-Fiction Titles
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u Non-fiction K-12 Booklist u Booklists u Web Pages u Articles u Blogs u Webinars/Videos u Common Core Appendices
On LiveBinder
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http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=967195
u General non-fiction u Biography, picture book biographies u Picture books
What we will include today
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Titles are listed on the Non-Fiction Book List.
Book Talks
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Science Elementary
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Science Elementary
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Science Elementary
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Science Elementary
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Science Elementary
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Science Middle
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Science Middle
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Social Studies Elementary
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Social Studies Elementary
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Social Studies Elementary
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Social Studies Elementary
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Social Studies Middle
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Social Studies Middle
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Social Studies Middle
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Social Studies Middle
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Social Studies Middle
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Social Studies Middle
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Social Studies Middle
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Biography Elementary
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Biography Elementary
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Biography Elementary
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Biography Middle
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Biography Middle
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Biography Middle
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Biography Middle
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Biography Middle
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Language Arts Elementary
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Language Arts Middle
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Language Arts Middle
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Language Arts Middle
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Series Non-Fiction Elementary
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True Books (Scholastic)
Candlewick Biographies (Candlewick
Press)
Series Non-Fiction Middle
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Captured History (Capstone)
Scientists in the Field (Houghton-Mifflin)
• Reading Std #3: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
• Sheinkin: Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
• Sandler: Imprisoned: the Betrayal of Japanese Americans During World War II
• Anderson: Handel: Who Knew What He Liked • Rosenstock: Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore
Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks
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Simple Ties to Standards
• Writing Std #3: Write narratives to develop real experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences.
• Bullying Under Attack: True Stories Written by Teen Victims, Bullies & Bystanders
• Hopkinson: Titantic: Voices From the Disaster • Carbone: Heroes of the Surf: A Rescue Story Based on True
Events • Rotner: Yummy! Good Food Makes Me Strong
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Simple Ties to Standards
Carpinelli, Trish. "Speed Dating With Books!" Library Media Connection. October, 2012. pp.28-29.
u Getting "committed" to a book u Rewards of successful matchmaking u "Hot" dates with non-fiction
Speed Dating With Books!
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Session Evaluations
http://national.aasl.org/session-evaluation
EAT MORE CHICKEN!!