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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Graphic Novels)

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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Graphic Novels)

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I have found that many teachers and parents shy away from graphic novels for the kids because they think they are "just comic books" and don't offer any literary value. I will make it a point to educate them on the value of graphic novels by sharing recommended books and my annotated bibliography of graphic novels. I also think sharing the information like the link to the educator's guide is helpful as well.

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L - What I Still Need to Learn (Graphic Novels)

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L - What I Still Need to Learn (Graphic Novels)

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I am mostly familiar with graphic novels for younger children. I would like to explore graphic novels for young adults as well.

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Not a genre but a form/format

Graphic novels are a logical extension of the comic book. They resemble a novel in length and narrative development.

Educator's Guide to Graphic Novels: http://www.randomhousekids.com/media/activities/GraphicNovels_EducatorGd_15_WEB.pdf

ALSC'S Lists of Graphic Novels for Young Children:

http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2016/03/new-graphic-novels-reading-lists/

GN's Promote Literacy:

Motivation

Great for teaching mood and tone

Benefits for teaching students with special needs (dyslexia, ELL & LEP, other reading difficulties)

Contain all the elements of literature

Content area literacy with HF, sci fi, and nonfiction

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K - What I Already Know (Graphic Novels)

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K - What I Already Know (Graphic Novels)

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Thanks to my own 4th-grader and my Children's Lit class, I have become quite familiar with Graphic Novels. I read ten of them off the Little Maverick Award list by TLA and many of the ones my daughter brings home.Some of my favorite authors and books are Smile and Sisters by Rana Telgemeier, Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson, Cardboard by Doug TenNapel, El Deafo by Cece Bell, and the Hazardous Tales series by Nathan Hale.

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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Historical Fiction)

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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Historical Fiction)

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Again I think annotated bibliographies for teachers and parents would be good. Also writing reviews on my blog for teachers and parents to read. I think also children need to be introduced to these books as they might not be something they think would interest them, but if they hear a chapter read aloud they might see they are relatable even today.

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L - What I Still Need to Learn (Historical Fiction)

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L - What I Still Need to Learn (Historical Fiction)

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This has always been one of my favorite genres for both adult and children's fiction, so I am familiar with many of the good examples. I would like to continue to discover new books and authors.

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What young readers consider history may be different than what we as adults do. (Ex: September 11th)
Criteria for evaluating historical fiction for young children:

1. Does the book tell a good story that effortlessly blends the history in the story itself?

2. Are the facts of the historical period accurate?  (Reviews and annual list of Notable Trade Books in the Social Sciences.)

3. How are the values of the time brought to life?

4. Is everything consistent with the social milieu?

5. Does the theme of the story relate to contemporary readers?

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K - What I Already Know (Historical Fiction)

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K - What I Already Know (Historical Fiction)

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I know that this genre is any work of fiction that takes place in the past. It includes true historical facts woven into the fictional stories. Sometimes it is the author's fictional account of a real historical figure or event.

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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Nonfiction)

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S - How I Will Share this Information with Others (Nonfiction)

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I would like to keep a copy of Nonfiction for Young Adults in my library as a teacher resource. I could also make several annotated bibliographies to share with teachers and parents.

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L - What I Still Need to Learn (Nonfiction)

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L - What I Still Need to Learn (Nonfiction)

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I would like to find a copy of the book Nonfiction for Young Adults: From Delight to Wisdom by Betty Carter and Dick Abrahamson and read it to learn even more about choosing good nonfiction books to include in my library.

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Only book defined by what is not - it is an umbrella term for:

Narrative

Expository

Biography

Autobiography

Memoir

Nonfiction for Young Adults: From Delight to Wisdom by Betty Carter and Dick Abrahamson
Evaluting Nonfiction for Children:

What are the qualifications of the author?

Are the facts accurate?

What is the purpose and scope of the book?

How does the organization of the book assist readers in locating information?

What role do visuals play?

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The first thing that comes to mind when I think about nonfiction are the numerous books my own children check out like books on spiders, sharks, snakes, arts and crafts, and recipes. This section of the library is where you can find informational books as well as books of poetry, true stories, and reference books. Graphic novels technically fall in this category when shelving, although many libraries have chosen to devote an entire shelf to just these books.