Students explored the potential of images as a way of communicating through the use of emoji.
In Week 1 classes read the first shortlisted picture book.
This is an emoji message of two book titles in the JS Library.
Students also went on a Lit Trip using Possum Magic and the Google Map organised around books and the continents.
and we have classified the Non-Fiction using Emoji.
See more ideas at the Children’s Laurette website November.
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“We aim to demonstrate integrity in our relationships with those in our own and wider community. We believe integrity is at the core of how others see us and as such, seek to be hold fast to what is good, by being honest, fair, trustworthy, respectful and ethical in everything we do. Integrity means we do the right thing and make the right choices, even when no one is watching. When we practise integrity, there is no difference between our behaviour and what we know to be right.”
Source: Kotzur, T. (Principal) St Andrews Core Values
TEACHING ATTITUDES THROUGH LITERATURE
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The Empty Pot by Demi
PICTURE BOOKS IN THE JS LIBRARY
Blabey, A. (2015). Pig the fibber. Scholastic Australia, Lindfield, NSW.
Booth, C., & Groves, P. (2010). Potato music. Malvern, S. Aust. : Omnibus.
Burch, R. G., & Motoyama, K. (2002). Telling the truth : learning about honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness. Huntington Beach, Calif. : Creative Teaching.
Child, L. (2007). Whoops! but it wasn’t me. London : Penguin.
Heinrich, S. (2007). The most beautiful lantern. Sydney : Hachette Livre Australia.
Johnson, R., & Parish, S. (2004). The truth about Reedy. Archerfield, Qld. : Parish.
Wilson, T. (2007). Harry Highpants. Malvern, S. Aust. : Scholastic.
NON FICTION IN THE JS LIBRARY
Cox, P. R., McCafferty, J., & Tyler, J. (2004). Don’t tell lies, Lucy! : a cautionary tale. London : Usborne.
Pryor, K. J. (2010). Integrity. South Yarra, Vic. : Macmillan Library.
Tym, K., & Wade, S. (2008). Tell the truth. London : QED.
FICTION CHAPTER BOOKS
Forrestal, E. (1996). Someone like me. Ringwood, Vic. : Penguin.
TEACHING IDEAS/RESOURCES
Reflecting Integrity and Respect in Action through Teaching and Learning.
Image Intergity: Created by Sonia Dunn for SALC reused with permission
GLOBAL ONENESS PROJECT BRING THE WORLD TO YOUR CLASSROOM WITH STORIES AND LESSON PLANS.
“The stories explore cultural, social and environmental issues with a humanistic lens.”
This website (and project) is an excellent resource that supports PYP principles and what we are trying to achieving when teaching it.
See more about the project on the video below.
e.g. Not just a piece of cloth
They have a a story of the month, free lesson plans, films and more.
For the month of September we are going to take a slightly different approach to the physical swapping of stories and instead swap stories by swapping the author and writer of the story in a Junior School progressive story writing attempt.
As each class comes to the library for their library session, they will add to the story prompt (one line per class). We are going to add to the story starter the “Blue Monster Story Starter”.
This story will be available via a collaborative document (and on the JS Library OPAC home page) and via a hard copy.
More ideas for Progressive Story Writing
Use a stimulus such as photos as a prompt to start the story
see the iPad Art Room – Cathy Hunt
The first monster story that comes to mind is the classic Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.
Use the following search
There are many apps that allow to you create (and then swap stories). One of these is the Write About app.
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Earlier this term, the Year 4 students were learning to write narratives. Some of these stories were selected and have been published and on display in the JS Library.
The QR code is a part of our Featured Writer series. This process allow students to write for a purpose is through the creation of stories and the publishing of these stories.
Come and visit the JS Library to find more of these stories written by the students.
The Tornado Survivors by Quinn
Each Year 3 class participated in a writing workshop today with Tristan Bancks (recent Children’s Book Council of Australia Shortlisted Books Younger Readers nominee for ‘Two Wolves’). The students learnt new writing skills and were engrossed in the stories Tristan shared.
Some Year 6 & 7 students (a part of the Readers Cup) were also very fortunate to meet with him at lunchtime and sit in on a writing session.
Students shared their thoughts about the day on a padlet. Some of these are below.
“Tristan Bancks used past experiences to write stories.”
“Tristan Bancks was very funny and inspiring. He showed us many ways to develop our ideas for writing.”
“You are awesome and I am really excited about reading some of your books.”
“Mr Bancks is an incredible writer. Clever, funny and appealing to all.”
“I learnt how to be a better writer by practising a lot. Always put the main character in. I liked how he made funny stories and funny jokes. I will share his jokes and made up stories to my brother, Dad, Mum and friend in the street.”
“Tristan gave us tips to write a book. He showed us some of his books. Tristan told us how to plan a book. I liked it when he read us bits of his books.”
“Everyone needs stories read to them: Mum, Grandpa, the dog, and the monster under the bed.” Source
The Share a Story theme for May is perfect for an IB and PYP school. Looking through the lens of Internationalism, PYP and picture books we examine literature that develops the IB Concepts, Learner Profile and Attitudes.
We have many of these books in our library. Which have you read?
A couple of my favourites are Mirror (because of the uniqueness of the layout and the dual story) and The Island (specifically because of the power of the illustrations).
Another two I recommend are If the World were a Village and We Are All Born Free (although we have these in our Non-Fiction collection).
Have a look at these suggestions
We will be surveying and voting for our Top 10 Picture Book Read Alouds.
Another fantastic way to celebrate reading is through the national event of simultaneous storytime where students around Australia read the same book, on the same day (… at the same time).
On May 27th we will be celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime. The book this year is The Brothers Quibble by Aaron Blabey.
Resources to help celebrate NSS
In the JS Library we also be promoting this through the Feature Books.
During the term we will be re-reading (and for some introducing) the picture books that have featured over the years.
List from https://www.alia.org.au/nss
So, What story would you share with someone else? Feel free to share below.
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May 2015 Feature Books – LibraryThing
Explore new worlds through your senses – SEE – HEAR – FEEL
We see stories through movies, theatre and plays; feel the emotions through character development and stories; specialist materials for visually impaired and through audio books.
TAKE THE ‘HEAR A BOOK’ CHALLENGE
We hear stories through patterning, rhymes and rhythm, poetry (often an under used part of the collection) and obviously audio books.
Locate the POETRY section in the JS Library and borrow a book or share a poem from one of these books.
810 Poetry, Plays, Jokes & Riddles
Create your own poetry – try the Lark app.
Poetry app: Lark Lark, by Storybird. Make and share art-inspired poetry. by Storybird, Inc
See The Book Chook blog post related to poetry resources for the classroom
Tips and Resources for Poem in your Pocket Day
When did you last listen to an audio book? Come and locate the audio books in the JS Library.
See other JS Library Blog Posts about use of Audio Books and literacy.
**** WE HAVE A BRAILLE PICTURE BOOK IN THE JS LIBRARY COLLECTION ****
LOCATE THIS BOOK AND BRING IT TO THE CIRCULATION DESK (first ten students to do so receive a prize).
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