Narrative

Narrative




 * Topic:** Non-Fiction Literacy


 * Slogan:** **Blast Into Books!**


 * Goal:** To bring more awareness to non-fiction materials in the school library.


 * Objectives:**
 * 1) Promote family involvement.
 * 2) Promote interest in non-fiction books.
 * 3) Increase circulation of non-fiction material.
 * 4) Promote the school library.
 * 5) Promote school community.


 * How campaign was determined...**

Our campaign idea took root in Monty Harper’s song Blast Into Books. It’s an engaging song that creates excitement and interest in reading. The focus of the song is travel into space, with subtle hints at TV shows like Star Trek and movies like Star Wars. Our focus on non-fiction reading was derived from this theme.
 * Campaign idea: **

The target population of the //Blast Into Books// reading campaign is elementary school. Students in this category need to learn how to locate nonfiction books using the Dewey Decimal System. Non-fiction books are often overlooked in classrooms with Accelerated Reader, due to the fact that many non-fiction titles do not have tests to go with them, so students can not earn points with these books. Students who do not read nonfiction books when they are young do not learn how to use the Dewey Decimal System; this can cause problems when students get to middle and high school, because they do not know how to locate books for research. This campaign is designed to highlight the nonfiction area. There are activities in this campaign that will teach students how to use the library and let the students have some fun while learning.
 * Target Population:**

Blast Into Books targets all students in the Prairie Vale Elementary School with the specific intent of increasing interest in nonfiction books. The importance of reading non-fiction materials can not be under estimated. It has been proven that reading informational text, especially in the early grades, has long reaching effects. Our students will be asked in their high school years, and certainly in college, to read primarily non-fiction material such as texts and research resources. Therefore, it is imperative that we encourage the reading of non-fiction. This promotion of non-fiction materials will increase their awareness of non-fiction as an alternative reading choice and further their appreciation of this variety. The reading of non-fiction has the further benefit of building an informational background, and increasing vocabulary and comprehension skills. These skills will make them more appreciative readers of all types of book, including fiction, and will lead to a higher reading achievement.
 * Why critical for served population....**


 * Calendar:**


 * Detailed account of what must happen through out the extent of campaign:**

**Kick Off Assembly** Before: During:
 * Schedule event on school calendar.
 * Create video and power point.
 * Gather and test any technology and sound equipment needed to display.
 * Show Power Point
 * Show Campaign Video
 * Librarian makes "official" challenge to principal and students.

After:
 * Students begin 1,000 book challenge.

Before: During: After: Before: During: After:
 * Intro to Non-fiction Power Point: **
 * Prior to kickoff create power point presentation and pull books to read and compare.
 * The morning before classes come in for their scheduled library time, pull both non-fiction and fiction books for children to look at after presentation.
 * Check library schedule with Kindergarten -2nd grade teachers
 * Beginning September 5 meet with classes during their regular scheduled library time to share power point presentation:Into to Non-Fiction and complete activity helping students learn difference between non-fiction and fiction books.
 * Follow up with children one on one as they come into the library looking for books asking them questions to ensure that they understand and can differentiate between non-fiction and fiction. **﻿**
 * ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Poster Contest: ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ **
 * ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Poster Contest: ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ **
 * Two weeks before campaign kick-off (August 19th) the librarian will send an email to principal and teachers with details of the poster contest.
 * Two weeks before the campaign librarian will put together a poster judging committee consisting of two teachers, two parents, and the librarian.
 * Two weeks before kick-off librarian will solicit donations from a local bookstore for contest prizes.
 * One week before kick-off (August 26th) librarian will purchase materials needed for the poster contest (construction paper).
 * Three days before kick-off (August 29th) each teacher will receive an 11 x 17 sheet of construction paper for each student to use for the contest.
 * During the school assembly on Friday, September 9th, the poster contest will be announced. The librarian will present a power point to explain the details.
 * As students submit their posters, the librarian will display them in the halls outside the library.
 * All posters for the contest will be due Friday, September 23rd.
 * During the final week of the campaign (Wednesday, September 28th) judging committee will meet together and judge 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
 * During Parent Night (Friday, September 30th) poster winners will be announced and prizes awarded.
 * Librarian will continue to display posters for the first two weeks in October.
 * Librarian will take pictures and document winning posters and all other entries.
 * Librarian will send thank you email to teachers and parents who assisted with judging.
 * Librarian will send additional thank you letter to the bookstore for their donations, along with pictures of winning posters.

Dewey Decimal Dress Up Day Before: During: After:
 * One week before the start of the campaign, the librarian will contact the principal and the teachers with information about the dress-up day, so the teachers can start thinking about what section they want their students to dress as.
 * During the school assembly on Friday, September 9th, the dress-up day will be announced and there will be a power-point to explain details.
 * Teachers will need to send home a note explaining to parents what their students need to dress up as by September 13th.
 * On September 23rd, students will come to school dressed-up as their section, in the afternoon; students will travel through the school, on a predetermined route, in order of their Dewey Decimal topic. Teachers will lead their students and be holding a piece of paper with their number on it.
 * Popcorn will be passed out after the parade.
 * On October 7th, the librarian will send out an appreciation letter to everyone, and thank the parents and faculty for their help in this event.
 * Pictures that parents and faculty took will be displayed on the school website.

Bookmark Incentive- Ann

Before: During: After:
 * Design 10 bookmark designs for each of the Dewey Decimal categories.
 * Purchase colored paper.
 * Print masters.
 * Copy bookmarks on colored paper.
 * Cut bookmarks apart and place on circulation desk.
 * Pass out a bookmark for each non-fiction book checked out.
 * Make and cut additional copies of bookmarks as needed.
 * Record names of students (and confirm check-out on Follett), who bring all 10 bookmarks to the parent night.
 * Announce students at Parent Night
 * File unused bookmarks

Scavenger Hunt: Sheri Before During After
 * Email reading teachers and schedule their slot for the Scavenger Hunt the last week of August to give them time to plan for the event.
 * Email staff and administration on September 12th and inform them that the media center will be closed for class projects for the week of September 19-23, but will be available for check out.
 * Week of September 12th make copies of worksheet to be passed out during Scavenger Hunt.
 * Week of September 12th make sure all computers are in working order and have technology take care of any problems.
 * Before school starts, pull up Destiny on all computers.
 * Welcome each teacher and her class to the media center.
 * Present Scavenger Hunt powerpoint and answer any questions students might have.
 * Assign students to a group by counting off.(3 per group)
 * Pass out the worksheet with book titles.
 * Explain that each group will be competing against each other in a Scavenger Hunt and winner will win a prize.
 * Send the groups to the computers and let the race begin.
 * Thank the classes for a job well done.
 * Students will all be given a choice of candy for participating in the game.
 * September 26th send out email to faculty and staff thanking them for their help and participation.
 * September 26th announce winners over intercom

Before
 * Parent Night**
 * Ask the PTA to cover refreshments, music, and provide prizes for the poster contest.
 * Schedule this event (date and time) with principal.
 * Make a flyer and send home with students.
 * Create slideshow of events taking place.

During
 * Announce poster winners.
 * Announce names of students who collected ten of Dewey Decimal bookmarks.
 * Media Specialist will do book talks on nonfiction books.
 * Play slide show of events that occurred.

After
 * Send an appreciation letter to all who were involved.

Principal's Reading Challenge Before During After
 * Gather supplies for book challenge goal thermometer.
 * Schedule kick-off assembly with principal.
 * Have tally sheets made for teachers to turn in each week to library.
 * Add challenge information to school website.
 * Tentitively schedule Principal's Challenge on calendar if students reach goal.
 * Print and cut students' names for drawing for Principal's Reading Challenge.
 * Collect weekly tallies of books read from each teacher.
 * Color in goal reached on goal thermometer poster.
 * Post update to school wedsite.
 * Gather assorted props for "Minute to Win It" challenges. *
 * Draw one student per grade level for Reading Challenge. *
 * Administer games. *
 * Clean up gym.

*If students reach goal


 * Detailed description of each event:**

The "Kick Off Assembly" will be in conjunction with of the weekly whole school assembly, Antler Alert. A power point with explanations of events such as the Principal's Challenge, contests, incentives, and the final parent night. The campaign promotional video will also be shown.
 * Kick Off Assembly: **

The first week of the Blast into Books campaign, Kindergarten - 2nd grade classes will come into the library during their scheduled time and the librarian will share a power point introducing non-fiction books and the difference between non-fiction and fiction. As part of the power point the librarian will read a few books discussing and pointing out the differences between books. After the power point the librarian will have stacks of books for children to look at in pairs and decide if they are fiction or nonfiction. During the 2011 //Blast Into Books: Exploring Nonfiction// reading campaign, the librarian will hold a poster contest for the students. The contest is meant to be a way to encourage students to read nonfiction books and display some of their favorite titles. The contest will be announced in a school assembly. The librarian will present a power point presentation to explain the details of the contest, as well as generate excitement. Each student will receive an 11x13 piece of construction paper to use for their posters. They will have two weeks to create and submit their posters. Posters will be displayed in the halls outside the library. As extra motivation for students, a local bookstore will donate gift certificates for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Certificates will be in the amount of $20, $15, and $10. Posters will be judged by a committee consisting of two teachers, two parents, and the librarian. After the contest, the librarian will continue to display the posters for two weeks. The winning posters and all other entries will be photographed and documented for the school newsletter and yearbook.
 * Intro to Non-Fiction Power Point for Kindergarten -2nd grade: **
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 * Poster Contest: ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ **

Bookmark Incentive: Each student who checks out a non-fiction book during the campaign month will receive a special bookmark that relates to one of the ten Dewey Decimal categories. //For example:// If a student checks out a book on "trucks" they will earn a bookmark for the 600s category or if they check out a book on Sign Language they will earn a 200s bookmark. During parent night, students who bring all 10 bookmarks will receive special recognition.

Scavenger Hunt:Sheri The Scavenger Hunt is a week long activity that brings the students and their teacher into the media center for a hands-on introduction to the library and how to find books. It begins with a power point presentation explaining the basics of the Dewey Decimal System and what the prefixes and numbers mean. It continues with a brief explanation of how to use Destiny to look up a book title and find the call number and author’s name. The final stage of the activity is the actual search for the book. This will be presented as a competition. Students will first be placed in small groups. An assignment sheet will be given to each group. This worksheet contains a list of 8 books from the Fiction, Non-fiction, Biography, and Reference sections of the library. The groups are requited to go to the computer, type in the title of the books and write down the call number and author’s name. Once completed, the race is on to locate the books and bring them to the media specialist or teacher for confirmation. All students will receive a small prize for completing the task. The first team to complete the task will receive a voucher for a book of their choice for each team member.

Dress Up Day: During the 2011 //Blast Into Books: Exploring Nonfiction// campaign, there will be a dress-up day for students. Teachers and students will determine which topic from the Dewey Decimal System that their class will dress as. Students will come to school on September 23rd, dressed as something from their topic. Students must follow the rules for their costumes. Later that day, students will parade through the school in order of their topics. After the parade, popcorn will be passed out for everyone. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Evaluation: On October 3rd, the librarian will pass out evaluations to all teachers, and administration and library staff to complete and return for further thoughts on campaign and how it might be improved for future use.

Principal's Reading Challenge: On September 2 there will be a school wide assembly where the librarian challenges the students to read 1,000 nonfiction books by September 30th. She explains that after each nonfiction book they read they mark a tally mark on a score sheet that their teacher will have. At the end of each week the teachers will submit the weekly tally sheets to the librarian to toal. She will mark the weekly school total on the goal theremometer poster. If the students win the challenge, a set number of students names will be drawn from the hat and get to play against Mrs. Anderson in "Minute to Win it" challenges.

Parent Night :

**What others (teachers, admin, parents, etc.) are requred to do to support the campaign**: (__**PLEASE**__, if you have suggestions or see something I missed go ahead and add it in your color—thanks!)

**Parents:** The PTA will be in charge of the Parent Night activity on the last day of the campaign. They will provide refreshments and music. During this activity they will announce the winners of the poster contest and award the prizes to the winners. Parents will also be provided with a brochure which explains nonfiction and provides suggested activities for them to do at home with their children. Parents will be encouraged to read nonfiction books with their children and help document how many books they read during the month.

**Teachers:** Teachers will be expected to take their students to the library at least once a week during the campaign, where they can encourage students to check out nonfiction books. Teachers will be expected to help motivate students and get them excited for the Principal’s Reading Challenge. Teachers will be in charge of calculating the number of nonfiction books their students read and give the tally to the librarian. Teachers will also pass out construction paper to students for the poster contest.

**Principal:** The principal will be a major motivating factor in the reading campaign. The principal will accept the reading challenge: if students read 1,000 nonfiction books, the principal will participate in various wacky challenges in a school assembly.

**Librarian:** ***waiting for everyone’s activities so I can summarize librarian’s responsibility for each one.***

Budget: The campaign will be funded through the general library fund to cover costs. The PTA will donate the juice for the parent night and the prizes for the poster contest. The total amount budgeted for the campaign is $368.70. Press Release/ Public Service Announcement: A Public Service Announcement was created and was aired on 98.9 KISS FM at no cost to the school. It aired during the week prior to the campaign kickoff.

**Logo and Flyer**: A logo was created to use on the newsletter, information brochures, and multiple power point presentations. It includes the slogan, //Blast Into Books: Exploring Non-fiction//. A digital flyer was created using Glogster. The flyer will be used to promote the campaign and explain the different events and activities for the month.

The only think I can think of for the poster contest is 11x13 sized construction paper.
 * Materials for the Week:**

Computers/projectors Worksheet

Appreciation: An appreciation letter was written and sent to those individuals that made our campaign a success. Those individuals included the principal, 98.9 KISS FM, and the reading teachers. The students were recognized for their involvement and enthusiasm via the intercom on Friday at the end of the day. Assessment:

Evaluation: Prepare evaluation prior to kickoff of campaign. On October 3rd at completion of campaign email all involved the survey monkey evaluation to complete ( i.e. teachers, principal, library staff and planning committe). After all have completed print results and file for planning of the next campaign.

Resources:

PTA ( Parent Teacher Association)