READING LITERACY: Definition |
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Promoting a love of reading and quality literature remains a critical role of the teacher-librarian. The ability to read is a prerequisite to newer literacies and is essential to living in an information world. |
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Literacy is not for
the fortunate few.
It is the right
of EVERY child. |
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Teaching children
to read is not the responsibility
of a chosen few. |
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It is the responsibility
of every teacher, administrator
and every parent.
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-- David Bouchard |
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The teacher-librarian supports reading literacy through:
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rich collection development that encourages emergent readers and challenges fluent readers.
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the selection of both curriculum-based and recreational resources.
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collaboration with the classroom teacher in the design and implementation of resource-based learning activities that incorporate opportunities to interact with different forms of text.
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promotional activities such as book talks, contests, author visits, and displays.
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organizational structures that encourage rather than impede the free flow of resources.
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According to the research |
- achievement is linked with reading proficiency. link...
- more reading occurs when a school library is staffed by a
teacher-librarian. link...
- students should read daily, be read to, and have teachers
who model reading for pleasure. link...
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Reflective Practitioner
Reflect: What am I doing to promote a love of reading at my
school?
Celebrate: What activity have I done that worked well and
should be continued or modified?
Act: What new activity could I do this year to further support
reading literacy?
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