Kelley A. Fujii
SLM 502
October 16, 2012
Reading Promotion
Activity 1: Teacher’s Book Talks
Grade Level
Subject Area
AASL Standard
Skills
Benchmarks
Grade 2
Dispositions In
Action Indicator
Responsibilities
Indicator
Self-assessment
Strategies Indicator
Connection to the
Common Core
Standard
1-5
All
3.1.2 Participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of learners.
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Share favorite literature, both fiction and non-fiction.
Participate in discussions and listen well.
4.2.4 Show an appreciation for literature by electing to read for pleasure and expressing an interest in various
literary genres.
4.3.1 Participate in the social exchange of ideas, both electronically and in person.
4.4.1 Identify own areas of interest.
4.4.6 Evaluate own ability to select resources that are engaging and appropriate for personal interest and
needs.
Speaking and Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration
1. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts
with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
a. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to
others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
b. Build on others’ talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others.
c. Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under
discussion.
Explanation of the Activity:
Teacher’s Book Talks
For the most part, students seem to get hooked when a teacher is enthusiastic about what they’ve read. To
promote reading for fun, I would suggest that a school organize a teacher book talk rotation. The rotation would include
not only include the Language Arts teachers, but all staff: all subject areas, custodial and kitchen staff as well. When
students see the unity among the staff members, they will be more likely to go after the suggested books.
Books could be promoted through classroom pop-ins, over the announcements, through a pre-made video
saved on a staff drive or through a TV system if the school has one. The librarian could then have a bulletin board or
space in the media center with the teacher’s names next to the book that they suggested. The staff member could also
hang a school wide promotion sign with the cover of the book he or she suggested in their classroom or on their door.
Activity 2: Recommendation Bulletin Board
Grade Level
Subject Area
AASL Standard
Skills
Benchmarks
Grade 2
1-5
All
3.1.2 Participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of learners.
Dispositions In
Action Indicator
4.2.4 Show an appreciation for literature by electing to read for pleasure and expressing an interest in various
literary genres.
Responsibilities
Indicator
Self-assessment
Strategies Indicator
Connection to the
Common Core
Standard


4.3.2
Share favorite literature, both fiction and non-fiction.
Participate in discussions and listen well.
Participate in the social exchange of ideas, both electronically and in person.
4.4.1 Identify own areas of interest.
4.4.6 Evaluate own ability to select resources that are engaging and appropriate for personal interest and
needs.
Speaking and Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration
1. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts
with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
a. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to
others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
b. Build on others’ talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others.
c. Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under
discussion.
Explanation of the Activity:
Recommendation Bulletin Board
In the classroom, teachers would change this board out monthly. To begin, put up pictures of book covers on a
kid friendly board based on a theme. Then fill out the “recommendation” form below beside each book. As students
read the same books, they then add their recommendation to be viewed. Students should also give the book a rating by
coloring in or circling the number of stars the book deserves. By the end of the month, the board would be filled with
suggestions.
Students would then get the chance to recommend the featured books for the next month – their names could
be placed beside the cover for special attention. As more students get the chance to be featured on the board, more
will participate.
Recommendation Card:
Title _____________________________________________________________
Author ___________________________________________________________
I am recommending this book because:
____________________________________________________________________________.
You might like this book if:
____________________________________________________________________________
Reviewed by ____________________________ I Give it