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Authors & Illustrators | |
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out about authors and illustrators of the most popular books for children and young adults. |
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Book Lists |
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Locate
the best books for children of all ages. |
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Book Raps |
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Start a
book discussion conducted through e-mail with other students around the world. |
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Book Reviews |
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Discover
what others have to say about the book you are reading. |
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Book Search Engines |
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Look for
your favorite book. |
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Book Stores |
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Learn
where you can purchase your next book -- online and here in Richmond. |
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Books - Online |
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Read
some old and new books and stories on your computer! |
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Books & Technology |
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Play
games with characters from best-loved books. |
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Booktalks |
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Sell the
book and make the listener want to read. |
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Children's Literature Resources |
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Identify
high quality children's literature. |
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Electronic Journals - Reading and Literature |
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Expand
your knowledge about books, reading, and reading instruction. |
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English and Language Arts Resources - General |
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Follow
links to various English and language arts sites. |
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Graphic Organizers for Reading |
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Learn to
construct visual models and story maps of books you read. |
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Libraries |
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Take a
virtual tour of libraries near and far! |
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Literacy |
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Examine
literacy development programs. |
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Literature Activities and Lesson Plans |
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Try out
innovative lesson ideas and submit some of your own! |
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Literature Circles |
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Involve
students in cooperative learning study of literature. |
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Newspapers |
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Read
newspapers on-line and learn about ways to use newspapers in the
classroom. |
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Parents' Corner |
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Find
tips and ideas for encouraging your children to read. |
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Professional Organizations |
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Join
other teachers in professional reading organizations. |
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Publishers |
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Learn
about the companies that publish literature for children and young
adults. |
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Reader's Theater |
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Bring
characters to life in your classroom through voices and gestures. |
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Reading Activities and Lesson Plans |
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Try out
innovative activities and lesson plans. |
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Reading Incentive Programs |
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Find out
how to get students and children involved in reading. |
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Reading Instruction |
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Learn
about research-based best practices in reading and language arts
teaching and learning. |
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Reading Listserves/Groups/ Newsletters |
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Join
on-line discussion groups and receive newsletters about young adult and
children's literature. |
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Reading Quotes |
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Enjoy
favorite quotes about reading and learning to read. |
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Reading Tests and Assessments |
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Examine
sample test items, find information about commercial tests from their
developers, and locate information about reading assessment. |
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Resources for Research on Reading |
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Locate
the most recent research on reading. |
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Richmond's Reading Resources |
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Link to
our own reading resources - book lists, curriculum plans, and more! |
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Virginia's Reading Resources |
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Sample
the best of what Virginia has to offer in books and materials for
teaching the reading SOL. |
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Vocabulary |
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Learn
new words and the etymology of words. |
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Young Adult Literature Resources |
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Seek out
high-interest, high-quality literature for older students. |
