THE BROOKS WORM
The official newsletter of the Millbrook High School Library Media Program
Week of November 9
Week of November 9
Cozy up to a good nonfiction book this November! This month we are highlighting our favorite literary nonfiction. Share with us your favorite book(s) from this genre! @TheBrooksWorm
Are you looking for help with research? A wealth of tools, such as Citation Generators, NC Wise Owl, Boolean Operators, and so much more can be found here!
Don't forget! The media center staff host daily virtual office hours to help you with lesson plans, research, and technology tools. Join us during lunch at Google Meet Code: MHSmediacenter.
Students in our Young Adult Literature and Library Media Studies courses have been very busy! Check out the blog posts below, authored by students, to see what they've learned!
By Allison
By Genesis
Library Media Studies student Paige created this video teaching students how to access their English e-books on MackinVia. Feel free to share this video with your students if they need help!
Have you used Jamboard yet? Jamboard works as a virtual whiteboard where students can collaboratively draw, write, post sticky notes and images, and move content around. Check out the Kyte course "Google Jamboard for Chrome and Ipad" to learn more, or talk Dr. Gold for additional help!
Check out this resource from the Digital Learning Coordinators sharing how Choice Boards can be a great way to manage synchronous and asynchronous learning while still offering students choice in the tasks they want to complete.
As residents of Wake County, you and your students are entitled to a free library card to access all of WCPL's physical and virtual services. Need a card? Click here to start your application.
If you or your students need access to library materials, curbside pickup is available on a limited basis. Patrons can place holds in Destiny and pickup during school hours. Email Ms. Kraus for details or to schedule a pickup.
All staff members are able to reset student's passwords. For a quick reference guide on how to go about resetting, please click here!
It's Nonfiction November! We'll be sharing our favorite nonfiction books on Instagram all month!
Halloween maybe over but a good scary book is always in season! Check out one from the Media Center!
In honor of Nonfiction November, Ms. Kraus is reading about the making of this iconic movie!