Dear Kingsley Families:
District 65 is happy to introduce you to B ibliomania! This program has come to life through many incarnations. Although the name has changed a few times, our goal is the same: letting our students read wonderful stories and giving them an opportunity to express their learning.
Fourth and Fifth Grade students will still be encouraged to read from a carefully selected list of titles. The list will be shorter this year, but will still offer student choice. The Evanston Public Library will have all Bibliomania books on display at all branches. Each class has a copy of each book and they are also available in the Kingsley Library. The Bibliomania list is attached.
We heard student voices and have streamlined projects that are both accessible as well as engaging that will encourage a deeper understanding of the book. At Kingsley, we also encourage you to read a title or two as a family and work on a family project; family projects can be presented at three of the lunch/recess sessions: Dec. 10, Feb. 11 and Apr. 21st.
Recognition and rewards will be aligned throughout the district, with each school given an opportunity to “battle”. The program will run the length of the school year, with occasional mini challenges along the way.
We hope you join the journey of Bibliomania this year. If you have any further questions, please reach out to us! Please return the attached permission slips by November 8th to Mrs. Anderson.
Best, Kristen Anderson, MLIS Jessica Loscar School Librarian Drama Teacher Kingsley Elementary School Kingsley Elementary School [email protected] [email protected] Bibliomania 2019 - 2020
Bib·li·o·ma·ni·a (noun) 1. passionate enthusiasm for collecting and possessing books.
Why should students become Bibliomaniacs? Reading is FUN Reading is social Reading increases vocabulary Reading builds confidence Reading lets us understand the world Reading takes us places Reading provides us with different perspectives Reading develops emotions Reading builds independence Reading creates leaders Reading has the power to change one’s life Bibliomaniacs will read, collaborate, create, and participate in competitions.
PROJECTS Board Game Slideshow Kahoot Game Poster Drawing out meaning and message of book Book cover, Painting, or Artwork of a scene/character either online or print Graphic Novel Diorama Poem (All projects will include a review/summary; project rubrics will be in the library)
WORK & PRESENTATION SESSIONS
in Kingsley Library or (Drama Room 110 if inclement weather) during 4th lunch/recess 12:00-12:40 and 5th lunch/recess 12:40-1:20
November 5 (work session; rewards given for completed projects) December 10 (presentation session; families welcome; rewards given) January 14 (work session; rewards given for completed projects) February 11 (presentation session; families welcome; rewards given) March 10 (work session; rewards given for completed projects) April 21 (presentation session; families welcome; rewards given) Bibliomania Reading List
1. A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park** 2. Beauty and the Beak by Deborah Lee Rose
3. Best Man by Richard Peck **
4. Finding Langston by Lesa-Cline Ransome
5. Front Desk by Kelly Yang
6. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by D. Bowling
7. Lincoln’s Grave Robbers by Steve Sheinkin**
8. Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
9. The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon
10. S weep: A Girl and Her Monster by Jonathon Auxier
11. and 12. 2 Student Choice books- (Choose A. B. or C. below)
** former Battle of the Books title
Students may select to read two books of your choice… A. Select from the following book award list: a. Newbery Award or Honor b. Coretta Scott King Award or Honor c. Batchelder Award or Honor d. Pura Belpre Award or Honor e. Current year Bluestem Nominee B. Select a book from a classroom book club or book being read as a read-aloud C. Read a non-fiction book about (a) a foreign country or (b) a fiction book that takes place outside the United States or (c) one in which the character is not originally from the United States
(Kingsley 4th graders are working in Library on a project on Juana & Lucas b y Juana Medina (Pura Belpre winner) to kick-off their participation.) Dear Parent or Guardian,
During the course of Bibliomania, an opportunity for students to read and express their learning. Our students may be using the Kahoot website. As part of that use, your child may be asked to provide his/her/their name, birthdate, profile information, and demographic information. The site will also collect your student’s work and learning while they create Kahoots. The Child Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires that we obtain your permission to collect personal information from any child under 13. To help you understand more about what information may be collected, you can review this summary of privacy information (h ttps://kahoot.com/files/2017/09/Kahoot-Security-White-Paper.pdf) and the privacy policy (h ttps://kahoot.com/privacy-policy/). If you authorize the use of Kahoot for your student, please complete the information below:
Your Student’s name ______
School Name ______
Classroom Teacher’s Name ______
Parent or Guardian’s name______
Parent or Guardian’s signature ______
Date ______
Your student will be creating projects that we would like to share within the school community and possibly at the Evanston Public Library or the District 65 Joseph Hill Center or on school webpages or the district webpage. Please If you give us your permission, please fill out the information below to do so here:
Your Student’s name ______
Classroom Teacher______
Parent or Guardian’s name______
Parent or Guardian’s signature ______
Date ______
We love to recognize your student and take their pictures while they are working. Please If you give us permission to share pictures of your student on the district website or individual school website, please fill out the information below: Your Student’s name ______
Classroom Teacher ______
Parent or Guardian’s name______
Parent or Guardian’s signature ______
Date ______