Practice
Practice
Promote independent reading with March Book Madness - Digital Version.
Promote independent reading with March Book Madness - Digital Version.
Remote practice shared by: Karen Turek (New Town HS) and Amy Samay (Franklin MS)
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Purpose
Purpose
Engage students in independent reading with diverse ebook and digital audiobook choices and a fun competition.
Translation of Practice alignment:
Domain 2: The Library Environment
2.7 Promotes independent reading for all students as part of the school’s program and e-resources to support it.
PROCESS
PROCESS
Learn how to start a March Book Madness reading program at your school with the presentation below.
Models/Examples:
March Book Madness Digital Book List 2020-21 (NTHS)
Franklin Middle School Virtual Library
Access Code: WS94P3ZW-554MX (Look in Resources > Spring eBook Folder)
Tools/Resources:
Book Display Sign - can be customized and posted in Schoology Group/Courses.
Create a Form in Microsoft Forms - could be used for voting as FMS did.
PRogress
PRogress
Impact on the library program and students and/or teachers:
Created student enthusiasm towards reading
Increased eBook circulation
Increased student dialogue about the common books being read
Made great book choices for sustained silent reading
Students visited the virtual library to see which books advanced in the tournament.
Teachers engaged in conversations with students about the books.
Students checked out additional books to continue reading in a trilogy or series.
Amy Samay reflects on this remote practice.
Karen Turek shares how her students score some great reads with March Book Madness.
Images below contributed by Donna Anderson (Sudbrook Magnet MS) and show her work with March Madness in the physical school setting. Her work inspired the adaptation to a digital format for a remote learning setting.
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