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=__Summer Reading 2011__ =

=Here you will find everything you need to help you plan for the end-of-the-year unit of study: = ="Readers/Writers Make Plans for Their Reading/Writing Lives." Be sure to scroll down to find links to the unit of study with mini-lesson ideas, powerpoint from last year about summer reading '10, samples of forms, link to Darien Public Library with "How To" video screencasts regarding the library website's features , links to summer reading resources, etc... =

=== During the summer of 2009, the Darien Public Library reported that they had a huge increase in activity over the summer. Students brought their lists in and created new summer reading plans in record numbers. Most importantly, students took ownership of their own reading lives. ===

=1. Below are some really helpful articles from a favorite literacy site, "ChoiceLiteracy," with tips for planning the last few weeks of school: =

 Jumpstarting Students' Summer Reading includes suggestions for spring book shares, goal-setting, and a student summer reading planning template:

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 Books to Get Us Ready for Summer Reading is a list of read-alouds to get students excited about summer literacy, with a couple bonus picks of inspiring professional reading for teachers:

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 Reading Rockets has an amazing amount of summer reading resources posted. These links includes terrific handouts on research, parent tip sheets, suggestions for teachers, author information and a webcast:

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From the **Choice Literacy Archives,** here are ideas for creative **Family Literacy Events:** [|http://www.choiceliteracy.com/public/152.cfm] Many websites are posting lists of summer reading suggestions. Here are a few of my favorite sources for booklists - [|http://tinyurl.com/d73no7] **Basketball fans may have March Madness, but those of us who love young adult literature have School Library Journal's Battle of the Books.** Check out the fun, with brackets, judges, and the early rounds now underway at this link: [|http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1180000718.html]
 * The Horn Book** has posted their annotated list of **summer reading picks****:** [|http://www.hbook.com/resources/books/summer.asp]
 * PlanetEsme** provides her annual list of **favorite new children's literature titles.** Her unique and humorous categories are sure to make you chuckle:

= = = = =2. This is the smartnotebook slide show from 2010 which gives an overview of summer reading plans: =



= = =3. Here are some tips and things to keep in mind while planning for the last few weeks of school: =

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= = =<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">4. This is a sample unit of study with ideas for mini-lessons: =

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= = =<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">5. Here are sample planning forms: =

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= = =<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">6. Here is a sample list; you can use this one or, better yet, create your own (and be sure to post it here!): =

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= = =**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">7. For Parents **=

=This is a great flyer to send home to parents, post on your blog, or use it as a resource to model your own info for parents:=

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= = =<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This sample letter offers "talking points" for administrators' summer letters and for classroom teachers: =

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=8. Here is the link to the Darien Public Library:=

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<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Below are the links to the <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">**“How to” video screencasts regarding the Darien Library website’s features. (You may want to add these links to your blog after using them in a mini-lesson.)**

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;"> Star/Rate books, audiobooks, movies, etc. <span style="font-family: Consolas,Courier New,Courier; font-size: 10pt;">[|http://www.screencast.com/t/f7yEhuHJ]

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Write reviews (electronic journal) <span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;"> [|http://screencast.com/t/4xVae2awzm1]

<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;"> Tag books, audiobooks, movies, etc. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 10pt;">[|http://www.screencast.com/t/0maf6krulY]

=**9. Here is a packet of handouts from a calendar day at the Reading and Writing Project at TC: "Reading and Writing - June Projects"**=

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=**10. Scholastic's Summer Reading Program:**=

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