Proposal Title
Concurrent session II
Description
"STREAMing: Connecting Reading and Literacy Skills with STEM", Pam Aerni. (Repeat from Session I) Audience: Intermediate
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Participants will engage in problem-solving using literacy/reading skills with children’s literature and STEM. Research shows that students make deeper connections within and between content areas when literacy skills are integrated into learning experiences. The participants will leave the session with materials and resources to implement five STREAM units.
"Daring to Dream: New Picture Book Library Lessons", Lynne Farrell Stover (author). Audience: Primary, Intermediate
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This interactive session introduces two new historical fiction picture books; Fifty Cents and a Dream: Young Booker T Washington by Jabari Asim and Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith. Attendees will receive library lessons and a topical bibliography. Door prizes are included.
"Using Picture Books to Teach Vocabulary", Michelle Antonacci. Audience: Primary, Intermediate
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Using a research-based framework, this session will guide teachers in how to select words for instruction, develop kid-friendly definitions, and create meaningful learning plans that enhance students’ language comprehension and production. Sample lesson plans will be provided for grades 1-5. Suggestions for content related picture books will also be given.
"The Latest "Nutritious" Novels: Recent and Pre-released Children's and YA Books", Jennifer Szoch. Audience: All
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Take a first-hand look at the latest and pre-released books of 2013. These books were published between April 2013 and December 2013; perfect for book-talks and back- to-school reading promotions. Titles include picture books, easy chapter, middle school, and high school novels. Handouts provided with all Novel Nutritious reviews and the most “delicious” books! Don’t miss it!
"Research Connections: A New Perspective", April Knowles & Chrissie Wilson. Audience: High School
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Presenting a collaborative project that encourages students to take a new perspective on research. Get students excited and provide opportunities for genuine inquiry as they explore traditional texts and make connections to personal interests. Ideas will be given for nontradional resources and digital presentation formats.
"Interpreting the Evidence, Choosing your story", Patrice Lambusta & Stacey Shaddix. Audience: Middle/Jr. High
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In this session we will share structured guided inquiry units that ensure rigorous learning with meaningful connections across the content areas. The forensic science and immigration units discussed will include multiple literacy strategies such as combining pictures and text to create a story, analyzing conflicting details, and communicating findings in various formats.
Location
Ruffner
Start Date
7-18-2013 2:00 PM
Concurrent session II
Ruffner
"STREAMing: Connecting Reading and Literacy Skills with STEM", Pam Aerni. (Repeat from Session I) Audience: Intermediate
-
Participants will engage in problem-solving using literacy/reading skills with children’s literature and STEM. Research shows that students make deeper connections within and between content areas when literacy skills are integrated into learning experiences. The participants will leave the session with materials and resources to implement five STREAM units.
"Daring to Dream: New Picture Book Library Lessons", Lynne Farrell Stover (author). Audience: Primary, Intermediate
-
This interactive session introduces two new historical fiction picture books; Fifty Cents and a Dream: Young Booker T Washington by Jabari Asim and Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith. Attendees will receive library lessons and a topical bibliography. Door prizes are included.
"Using Picture Books to Teach Vocabulary", Michelle Antonacci. Audience: Primary, Intermediate
-
Using a research-based framework, this session will guide teachers in how to select words for instruction, develop kid-friendly definitions, and create meaningful learning plans that enhance students’ language comprehension and production. Sample lesson plans will be provided for grades 1-5. Suggestions for content related picture books will also be given.
"The Latest "Nutritious" Novels: Recent and Pre-released Children's and YA Books", Jennifer Szoch. Audience: All
-
Take a first-hand look at the latest and pre-released books of 2013. These books were published between April 2013 and December 2013; perfect for book-talks and back- to-school reading promotions. Titles include picture books, easy chapter, middle school, and high school novels. Handouts provided with all Novel Nutritious reviews and the most “delicious” books! Don’t miss it!
"Research Connections: A New Perspective", April Knowles & Chrissie Wilson. Audience: High School
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Presenting a collaborative project that encourages students to take a new perspective on research. Get students excited and provide opportunities for genuine inquiry as they explore traditional texts and make connections to personal interests. Ideas will be given for nontradional resources and digital presentation formats.
"Interpreting the Evidence, Choosing your story", Patrice Lambusta & Stacey Shaddix. Audience: Middle/Jr. High
-
In this session we will share structured guided inquiry units that ensure rigorous learning with meaningful connections across the content areas. The forensic science and immigration units discussed will include multiple literacy strategies such as combining pictures and text to create a story, analyzing conflicting details, and communicating findings in various formats.
