DOCUMENT RESUME ED 429 604 IR 057 328 TITLE Readers of the Round Table: The 1998 Joint Kentucky Arizona Reading Program. INSTITUTION Kentucky State Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort.; Arizona State Dept. of Library, Archives and Public Records, Phoenix. PUB DATE 1998-00-00 NOTE 357p. PUB TYPE Guides Non-Classroom (055) Reference Materials Bibliographies (131) Tests/Questionnaires (160) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC15 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Adolescent Literature; Childrens Libraries; Childrens Literature; *Creative Activities; Elementary Secondary Education; Enrichment Activities; *Library Services; *Medieval History; Parent Participation; Preschool Education; Program Guides; *Public Libraries; Questionnaires; *Reading Programs; Resource Materials; *Summer Programs; Thematic Approach IDENTIFIERS Arizona; Kentucky ABSTRACT Intended to encourage children of all ages to read over the summer, this manual presents library-based programs, crafts, displays, and events with a medieval theme. The chapters of the manual are: (1) Introductory Materials;(2) Goals, Objectives and Evaluation;(3) Getting Started;(4) Common Program Structures;(5) Planning Timeline;(6) Publicity and Promotion;(7) Awards and Incentives;(8) Parents/Family Involvement; (9) Programs for Preschoolers, including display ideas, flannel board stories, origami, puzzle stories, songs, crafts, activities, plays, crafts, recipes, medieval clip art, and a preschool bibliography; (10) Programs for School Age Children, including entertainment programs, songs, activities, and a school age bibliography;(11) Programs for Young Adults, including activities, a medieval menu, and a young adult bibliography;(12) Special Needs; and (13) Resources, including people, companies, and materials. A master copy of a reading log and reading program evaluation form are included.(AEF) ******************************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ******************************************************************************** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and improvement "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY CENTER (ERIC) CI This document has been reproduced as G.A. Wells received from the person or organization originating it. O Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES document do not necessarily represent INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)." official OERI position or policy. -A The 1998 Joint Kentucky-Arizona Reading Program The manual is sponsored by the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records with funds provided by Library Service and Construction Act, as amended. IREADERS OFTHE ROUND TABLE INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS] State of Arizona DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND PUBLIC RECORDS Office of the Director STATE CAPITOL GLADYSANN WELLS 1700 W. WashingtonRoom 200 Director Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Phone: (602) 542-4035 MARY JOHNSON FAX: (602) 542-4972 Deputy Director December 21, 1997 Dear Reading Friends, For nearly a quarter of a century, Arizona has encouraged young people to read during the summer months. Last year, Arizona and Kentucky joined forcesand talents to strengthen both of our summer reading programs through acollaborative effort. We are thrilled this partnership continues to enhance our message aboutthe importance and fun of reading. This year's theme, Readers of the Round Table, gives us an opportunity to help children (and adults) explore history AND their own imagination. Manyof the greatest thinkers of all time, including Albert Einstein, believedthat imagination is one of our most important resources for livingand for thinking. This year's theme allows us to invest some time experiencing an important time in our historyand our Western mythology...all through activitiesplanned around encouraging reading. I hope that the wonderful materials made available through this program and the guidance of the manual will help you embellish your summerreading program -- reaching more young people than before. From all of us at the Arizona Department of Library, Archives and PublicRecords-- welcome to the world and wonder of Arthur and the Knights of the RoundTable. Happy reading! 5 An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency eaul E. Patton, Governor oy R Peterson, Secretary Education, Ms & Humanities Cabinet Kentucky Department for Libraries &Archives James A. Nelson, State Librarian An agency of the Education, Arts & HumanitiesCabinet and Commissioner December 19, 1997 Dear Summer Reading Partner: With one joint Summer Reading Program under our belts, we can all look forward tothe next Kentucky/Arizona effort in 1998. Last year's program was very successfuland helped us connect with many young readers. This year's theme, Readers of theRound Table, should generate as much enthusiasm as our trip to the stars did last summer. From my early summer reading experiences, I harbor many pleasant memories of the fanciful days of Knights with virtues which shined as brightly as their armor, so this will be a nostalgic trip for me. We appreciate the efforts of the hard working professionals in both our states who make all this work at the local level, and I am especially proud of our state staffs who are coordinating this effort.It's a good idea well executed, and I know, as do all who will participate in this program, that it's the people who make it work. Good luck and good reading! Sincerely, ate Librarian and Commissioner 6 Serving Kentucky's Need to Know 300 Coffee Tree Road P.O. Box 537 Frankfort, Kentucky 40602-0537(502) 564-8300 Fax (502) 564-5773 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Printed on.14recycled paper TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS . Introduction Acknowledgments v i i Arizona Reading Program History ix GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND EVALUATION 1 Goals 1 Objectives 1 Setting Priorities 1 Examples 2-3 Evaluation 4 Suggested Areas of Evaluation 4-5 Quantitative and Qualitative Eyaluations 5 Evaluating Your Program: a Bibliography 6 Reproducible Reading Program Surveys 7 Summer Reading Program Survey 9-10 Cuestionario del Programa de lectura de verano 11-12 Preschool Story Hour Survey 13 Cuestionario de la Hora de Cuentos para los Nitios Preescolares 14 GETTING STARTED 15 Facilities 15 Staff 15 Participants 16 Collection 16 Scheduling 16 Budget 16 Miscellaneous 17 COMMON PROGRAM STRUCTURES 19 Structured Programs 19 Nonstructured Programs 19-20 Contracts or Individual Goal Setting 20 Read-To-Me Programs 20 A Word (or 2) for Parents 21 Basic Guidelines for Selecting Reading Material to Read Aloud 22 PLANNING TIMELINE 23 4-5 Months Prior to Beginning 23 2-3 Months Prior to Summer 23 1 Month Prior to Summer 24 2-3 Weeks Prior to Summer 24 Planning Calendars 25-34 PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION 35 Preparing Printed Matter 35 The Importance of an Information Form 35 Person to Person Contact 36 Handling the Media 36-38 Letter to Parents 39 Kids Sportcard Show 40 Sample News Releases 41-46 AWARDS AND INCENTIVES 47 Awarding Certificates 47 Incentives 47-48 Games 48 An Alternative View 48 PARENTS/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT 49 Parental Program Tips 49-50 PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOLERS DISPLAY IDEAS 51-54 A Dragons Tale 51 Make A Library Dragon 51 Dragon's Tale Books 52-54 FLANNEL BOARD STORY 55- The Five Little Knights 55-0 Custard The Dragon 63- ORIGAMI 69-74 To Make A Dragon From Paper 69-72 To Fold The Man 73-74 A PUZZLE STORY 75-79 Crossing The River 75-77 Dragon Hunt 78-79 SONGS 80-83 Knight Song 80 Fair lady Song 80 Renaissance Man's Song 80 Renaissance Lady's Song 80 Ten Little Dragons 81 Clippity, Clippity Clop 81 Out Through The Castle Gates 82 Eensy Weensy Princess 83 CRAFTS 84-88 Make A Paper Bag Dragon Puppet 84 Make A Paper Bag Dragon Pet 84 Make A Knight's Helmet 85 Make A Stained Glass Window 85 Make Your Own Tapestry 86 Hobby Horses 86 Let's Make A Crown 87 Make A Dragon Hat 88 0 11 ACTIVITIES 89-95 The Great Golden Dragon 89 A Long Story 90 King's And Queens And Other Things 91-92 Story Castle 93 Jester Jokes 94-95 PLAYS 96-99 Fooling The King 96-97 A Play of St. George 98-99 CRAFTS 100-107 Make A Page Or Squire Tunic 100 Make A Coat Of Arms 101-102 Finish Pattern On Coat Of Arms 103-104 Sand Castle Pattern 105-106 RECIPES 107 Pease Porridge 107 MEDIEVAL CLIP ART 108-109 PRESCHOOLERS BIBLIOGRAPHY 110-118 PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM 119-155 Entertainment Fit For A King And Queen 119 King's Or Queen's Crown 120-121 Jester's Hat 122-124 SONG 125 The Ballad Of King Arthur And His Knights 125-129 ACTIVITIES 130-180 King Arthur Crossword Puzzle 130-131 Help The Princess Find The Frog 132-133 Mystery Grid Challenge 134-136 Mystery Grid 137-139 Dragon Frame 140-141 Make Your Own Shield 142-152 Medieval Weapons Word Search 153-155 Castle 156 Pet Finger Mice 157 Movable Fire Breathing Dragon 158459 Dragon Books 160 Dragon Finger Plays 161-162 Dewey Dragon Display 163 Mixed Up Maid Marion 164-165 The Letter D 166-167 Identify The Eyes 168-169 Medieval Musical Instrument Match 170-171 Crossword Puzzle 172-173 Word Match -Up 174-175 Merlin's New Cap And Clip Art 176-180 SCHOOL AGE SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHIES 181-185 PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Summer Reading For Young Adults, General Goals And Objectives, Establishing Young Adult Programs 186 Budget 187 Publicity 187-188 ACTIVITIES 189- Swordplay Demonstration 189-1 Braiding, Chess, Calligraphy, Stained Glass Sun Catchers 191 Heraldry Pogs, Laurel Wreaths