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Realistic Fiction/ Fantasy and Science Fiction - How will I Share with Others (S)

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Realistic Fiction/ Fantasy and Science Fiction - How will I Share with Others (S)

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* Creating a time in my library teaching time where students will be introduced to appropriate realistic fiction, fantasy/science fiction books.
*Initiating a writing makerspace for realistic fiction and fantasy/science fiction.
* Investigating and finding those on staff that are experts in science fiction/fantasy genre.
*Learning from others to make connections to further the students understanding and love for these genres.

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Realistic Fiction/ Fantasy and Science Fiction -  What I still need to Learn (L)

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Realistic Fiction/ Fantasy and Science Fiction -  What I still need to Learn (L)

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*The best books for realistic fiction for elementary students.
*The best books introduce elementary students to science fiction.
*How to incorporate science fiction in my library lessons.
*Looking for fantasy/ science fiction authors to present to my students and connect via social media.
*What genres my students prefer and to acquire the best books for those genres for 2-4 grades.

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Realistic Fiction/ Fantasy and Science Fiction - What I Learned (W)

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Realistic Fiction/ Fantasy and Science Fiction - What I Learned (W)

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* Realistic Fiction - the specific criteria for evaluating realistic fiction.
*Fantasy/Science Fiction are stories that violate the laws of physical reality.
*Science fiction is a sub genre of fantasy.
*Criteria for evaluating science fiction and fantasy for children,
a. The characters behave consistently and in believable ways but there is an unusual or fantasy aspect to the storyline.
b. There are rules for the fantasy world.
c. Authors must assist readers for the fantasy world.
d. Themes should explore universal truths.
*Types of Science Fiction.
a. Apocalyptic - during a catastrophe at the end of the world.
b. Post Apocalyptic - takes place past the end of the world/catastrophe. A new civilization and usually primitive compared to modern times.
c. Steampunk, cyberpunk and biopunk - it incorporates the power of the time or setting.
d. Dystopia - characteristics of big government, lack of freedom of choice and thought, a super head figure, corruption and resistant or overthrow of that government or establishment.
e. Extrasensory Perception - (ESP) Thought transference, telepathic and clairvoyance.
f. Robots/Androids/Cyborgs and Artificial Intelligence.
g. Space/Aliens - Extra Terrestrial.
h. Time Travel/Parallel Universe - accidental or purposeful travel through time vehicles.
i. Virtual Reality/Gaming.
j. Miscellaneous.
*Many books of science fictions blends various types of science fiction.
*Many titles of books to explore or refer YA to read.

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Realistic Fiction/ Fantasy and Science Fiction - What I Already Know (K)

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Realistic Fiction/ Fantasy and Science Fiction - What I Already Know (K)

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*Realistic fiction is my preference.
*Realistic fiction could happen and every aspect is plausible in real life.
*Fantasy/Science Fiction not my preference, don't know much about it.
*Fantasy/Science Fiction could happen in real life but something is included that is not reality based.

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Poetry - How will I Share with Others (S)

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Poetry - How will I Share with Others (S)

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* Challenging the staff at my school to share a poem a day - a student could easily hear 5 new poems a day if everyone participates.
*Asking and providing a poem materials to the principal/assistant principal for school wide morning announcements.
*Providing books, supplies and websites for teachers/staff to easily be able to share.
*Adding part of poem in my signature line.
*Using social media both personally and professionally to engage others in poetry.
*Incorporating poetry in every lesson I teach during the day - 5 different groups/classes each day.
*Furnishing the staff with easy access and knowledge about the poetry books in the school library.
*Poetry books will now be prominently displayed and encouraged in the school library.
*Connecting the ELAR teachers with Ruth Heller poetry books.
*Asking Ms. Brown, 4th grade teacher, if she would like to perform dual poems with me for her class.
*Looking for enthusiastic people on my campus to advance using poetry as a campus norm.

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*Best practices on creating a school environment that daily engages in poetry.
*How to write poetry myself.
*Researching and reading the books presented on teaching and sharing poetry.
*Immersing myself in the poetry books that are in the school library.
*Which poetry books are imperative to buy to create an excellent collection of poetry in my school library.
*Poets that I can invite to the library to share with the students.
*Poetry contest in the area and nationwide for the students to enter to foster excitement about poetry.
*Who really has a passion and has a talent for creating poetry on my campus - both at the staff level and within the students.

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* Poetry is the most neglected form of literature because most people are intimidated by it and/or had a bad experience.
*Research has shown in duplicate studies 20 years apart.
a. Kids prefer narrative poetry.
b. They dislike free verse and haiku.
c. Students like sound devices.
d. Funny poems, familiar experiences and animals are types of poems that students prefer.
e. They have a preference for contemporary poetry and language.
*Older poems were not written with a younger audience/students in mind.
Criteria for Evaluating Poetry for Children.
a. Is the subject of the poem something which children would be familiar?
b. Does the poem use imagery?
c. Does the poem rhyme?
(Young readers need the scaffolding of rhyme initially.)
d. How is rhythm used?
e. What role does sound play?
*Resources  for teaching poetry - Vardill and Wong.
*Numerous poets that specifically write to a younger audience.
*My school library has about 3/4 of the books listed.
*NCTE Awards and winners.
*Types of poems that various poets have written.
*The delightful stanza, "Books fall open, you fall in, delighted where, you never been."

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*Poetry is an enjoyable form of literature to present and teach.
*Most educators I have worked with disliked teaching the poetry unit.
*Using unconventional poetry  immediately opens the students' minds to an understanding of poetry they can create.
*When writing poetry, students prefer less rules.
*Examples of poetry along with a group project on chart paper helps develop the students' aptitude to create poetry.
*Group created sensory poems are integral aspect when teaching poetry.
*Every age group will benefit and enjoy poetry.
*How to present poetry with excitement and inviting ways to students.
*Students should see and hear different types of poetry.
*Students enjoy rhythm and rhyme, having students participate and announcing what the rhyme word as you read aloud is vital.
*Students should not only hear the poem but see it as well to visualize the pattern and cadence.
*To create poets, students must experience poetry on a personal level.