Reading & Literacy
Resources for Reading and Literacy
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Using the Media Center
The Media Center is open for staff Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. Staff may check out an unlimited number books or materials for two months at a time.
Guided Reading Sets
There is a large collection of novel sets that may be used for small groups of students. Most of the sets have six books (some are incomplete) and many contain a teachers guide. The sets are organized according to the Fountas Pinnell designated reading level. In addition, we also have guided reading sets from the Reading A to Z program (RAZ), which include booklets and which are especially useful for beginning readers. The guided reading sets are being housed in the Math Corps teaching area, so please be aware that they will not be accessible at all hours of the day. Please try to give notice when you are going to come down and get a set. Guided Reading Sets may be searched in the catalog by typing in the phrase "Guided Reading Set" and hitting the "Title" search button.
Online Catalog: Destiny
Our media center uses Follett's Destiny software as our online catalog. It may be accessed here. The catalog may be searched by title, subject, series, keyword, or author. Resources from other schools in the district may also be searched by using Destiny Quest (on the left-hand side menu). Teachers and students may also log in to Destiny to see what materials they have checked out, to hold checked out materials, or to write reviews of titles. Teachers log in to destiny with the username they use for email and the password is their birthday in MMDDYYYY format.
Online Resources for Literacy
Reading and Literacy Activities
A national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
Makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities.
A systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice, it is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children.
More than 2,500 downloadable books (including English, Spanish, and French versions) and thousands of teaching and learning materials.
Find ways for kids to have fun with literacy using these great tips, activities and resources.
Find a Good Book for Your Student
Each year a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding.
Various book and media awards, given by the American Library Association, including the Newbery, Corretta Scott King, and Caldecott Awards.
Extensive site with book reviews, author interviews and profiles, and excerpts from new releases, specially focused on books for children.
Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.
The world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Their mission is to help people find and share books they love.