Reading programs
- 1. Choice and Reading Programs A Look at successful reading (Summer) programs Debra A. Murphy, M.A., M.L.I.S., M.Ed Essex Agricultural and Technical High School At Essex Aggie
- 3. Important Points….. • Independent reading is not just a summer activity • Choice and reading begins in September • Promotion, marketing and choice has been key to reading success. • Not just the venue of the English Department • It is a school wide activity.
- 4. Starts in September • Freshman/Sophomore Media Literacy
- 5. • Silent Sustained Reading • Student’s Choice
- 6. By the way… • Never underestimate the power of magazines
- 7. Goal of Class • Build Relationships • Expose Students to the library in a non-threatening manner
- 8. English Classes • Creative Independent Reading Projects Throughout the Year Projects are only restricted by theme e.g. • Memoirs • Historical Fiction • Fantasy • Protagonist opposite from student.
- 9. Technology….e-readers Books are by request They are contagious….
- 10. Key tool….
- 11. P.S….. Great Collection Development tool
- 12. A Word about Book Fairs • Most success with keeping it local • Plan early (The Aggie’s is scheduled in November for June) • Start planting the seeds early and build up promotion
- 13. Promotion Tools: • Parent E-mails • Webpage – I start working on mine the beginning of the school year!!! • Mailings…Send Flyer with 3rd quarter report cards • Start Hanging Posters after April Vacation
- 16. Assessment:…
- 17. A final word about results…. 1200.00 1000.00 800.00 Circulation Statistics 600.00 400.00 200.00 0.00 September September September 2009 2010 2011 May 2012 May 2011 May 2010 0 500 1000 1500 2000
- 18. A note about results…