I am glad to see the reference to audio books, and I would be interested to
know how many school libraries are starting to provide these. I am an avid
audio book "reader", using them constantly when I can't sit and read, such
as while driving the car, preparing dinner, working in the garden, etc. I
have read that the audio book section is one of the fastest growing and most
used part of most public libraries, and have wondered if schools are missing
the boat by not providing these for our busy or non-reading students. How
about it? Are many schools providing these? I have been working on
developing a small collection, and would be interested to hear others
experiences.
Linda Lucke
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From: "Mindy Holland" <mholland@MOHONASEN.ORG>
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Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 10:04 PM
Subject: Re: TAR: 3rd-5th graders who can't read
> Julia and others with 3-5 non-readers,
>
> I was shocked to have this problem in a 3-5 school=2E I have started
> an audio-collection=2E These students love taking out Harry Potter and
> other books that their class-mates are reading=2E I give the tapes and
> the books so the student can follow along=2E
>
> I also have started leveling the easier books using fontas and
> Pinnell's scale=2E I have third graders still reading on a B and C
> level! I put these tiny books in special baskets=2E Level J and up
> books are on the regular shelf with a level sticker on it=2E This has
> taken a lot of time but it is so worthwhile=2E
>
> Much to my surprise only one child has been embarrassed to have
> "baby" books=2E The other 20 or so in this category were thrilled to
> have a book they could actually read=2E =20
>
> I am just beginning to modify lessons for these students=2E They are
> spread among 4 classes=2E I am trying to teach with stations so each
> group can do work appropriate for them=2E There is such a disparity
> between the readers and the non-readers that I am still struggling to
> create meaningful stations for all=2E
>
> Any ideas of library skills one can teach to kids who cannot read? I
> have no problem with this group rotates to my station but what about
> the time I am with the other kids=2E I don't want to give busy work
> like coloring or word finds but I can't come up with anything else=2E =20
>
> Thanks for your help, I'm glad to know I'm not alone with this
> problem=2E
>
>
>
> ---- Original Message ----
> From: juliacolvin@GWI=2ENET
> To: LM_NET@LISTSERV=2ESYR=2EEDU
> Subject: RE: TAR: 3rd-5th graders who can't read
> Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 12:43:47 -0500
>
> >Hello,
> >
> >I'm in a 3rd-5th grade school=2E Several of my students cannot
read=2E=20=
>
> >When
> >they come to the library with their class, there are no books they
> >can read
> >themselves=2E This is awkward and embarrassing for them at book
> >exchange
> >times, as the teachers have instructed that students use the five
> >finger
> >test to find books they can read=2E It is even more difficult when the
> >special ed classes come, as I have nothing to offer these students=2E
> >Unfortunately, these students do not have anyone at home to read to
> >them=2E
> >
> >I have a few easy picture books and 3 levelled pre-k to k readers,
> >but the
> >students, who are mostly boys, do not want to be seen leaving the
> >library
> >with "baby books=2E" Books like Nate the Great, Frog and Toad, etc=2E
> >are much
> >too difficult and too babyish=2E These students are not reading even
> >at a
> >beginning first grade level, but definately need books to practice
> >on, and I
> >want the library to be a place where they feel comfortable as
> >(potential)
> >readers, instead of embarrassed and awkward=2E
> >
> >I was thinking that perhaps comic books/graphic novels might be just
> >the
> >ticket=2E But I haven't any idea how to find/evaluate these,
> >especially for
> >an elementary level=2E Any suggestions about comics or any other books
> >that
> >might be really easy to read and not look babyish?
> >
> >Julia Colvin
> >Library Media Specialist
> >Mast Landing School/Morse Street School
> >Freeport, Maine
> >juliacolvin@gwi=2Enet
> >
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