Share ideas that matter on the social web and experience
the benefits of curating the world's best content.
I don't have a Facebook, a Twitter or a LinkedIn account
|
Scooped by Heather Stapleton onto Boys and Reading |
Scoop.it!
"As a schoolteacher friend told me this week, no matter how much you might try to promote stand-alone books, it’s the series novels that really inspire devotion, whether Anthony Horowitz’s Alex Rider, Joe Craig’s genetically modified assassin Jimmy Coates or Michael Grant’s Gone, the latest craze, set in a world in which the adults have mysteriously vanished – surely the ultimate teenage fantasy."
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
 Your new post is loading...
Scoop.it!
"What boys are reading and if boys are reading are perennial topics of conversation and sources of concern, but to hear three authors discuss the topic at the Writing Genre for Boys panel at BEA last Friday, maybe we don’t need to worry so much. The conversation drifted from what the participating authors – Jack Gantos, Jon Scieszka, and Kevin Emerson – read when they were kids to the way they use humor in their writing, “reluctant readers,” and the very idea of writing “for” boys (or girls) to begin with. Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
The following tools may help you reach your reluctant readers and make use of what is in the virtual world.
Heather Stapleton's insight:
Article from the Australian Teacher Magazine promoting the excellent Inside a Dog website (Centre for Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria) and ReadPlus subscription website.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"A Children’s Book Council forum drew a sizeable crowd to Scholastic’s downtown Manhattan headquarters on Tuesday, May 14, for a discussion called Engaging Relationships: How Kids & Teens Discover, Connect With, and Share Their Passions. One glance at the stage made it clear that this wasn’t your run-of-the-mill panel. Two of the speakers were just a few years younger than the other participants: they were two sisters, both YA bloggers from the Reading Teen blog – 12-year-old Reagan and 18-year-old Kit, who helped provide a multigenerational perspective on reading and writing within the context of social media." Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
This lesson will be turning heads and pages as students learn how to choose appropriate books for independent reading exercises and later evaluate their choices. Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"Are guys reluctant readers? That question is debatable; the truth is some guys are and some guys aren't, just as some girls are and some girls aren't...
...People will read, when they find something they connect with. Our job as librarians (and teachers and parents) is to help them make those connections. Here are some resources that can help you do that."
Heather Stapleton's insight:
One of a number of posts from the fantastic Teen Librarian Toolbox blog on "reluctant readers". Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"Before sharing a list of specific hints, here is what I see as four fundamental building blocks to get boys reading..."
Heather Stapleton's insight:
Trevor shares his insight and tips on helping boys to become readers. Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"Booktrust has launched a new campaign to encourage dads in Britain to read more with their children.
Research shows that in most families it's mums who do the majority of reading with children, but we want dads to have the chance to enjoy time reading with their children too." 
Anu Ojaranta's curator insight,
March 18, 8:28 AM
A good thing to set emphasis on! Parents example plays a big role in childrens reading! Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"Scieszka was ahead of curve a decade ago when he launched the Guys Read initiative, a web-based literacy program for boys. Although it has already spawned three anthologies of stories for pre-teen boys, guysread.com is for really for guys of any age. Some of the subcategories under the “Books that Guys Read” section explain more than I could in much less time: “Outer space, but without aliens” “People being transformed into animals” “How to build stuff” “At least one explosion”" Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"As a teacher, I was obsessed with cultivating a love of reading in my students. I love to read, loved it as a kid too. I'm equally compelled to ensure that my own child loves reading -- and he does. I well aware that I'm on a mission -- but I also know it's a worthy one! Here are ten suggestions for how any teacher, teaching any subject can participate in this mission, and how parents and administrators can help." 
BJ Neary's comment,
February 17, 10:09 AM
Thanks to Heather Stapleton, many great ideas for sharing our love of reading with our students.
Heather Stapleton's comment,
February 17, 5:28 PM
Thanks for kind words BJ. A big thanks to all the fantastic people who share their knowledge and are passionate about inspiring young people to read. :)
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"...we’d like to present this wall of over 140 books that we think will speak to the boys of YA. They’re full of adventure, magic, real-world issues, and romance. Some of them are even written by - *gasp* - women. They give us all kinds of male figures: strong, brave, struggling, emotional, confused, and yes - even a few great role models. Most of all, they give us great stories for any reader -- almost all of these books appeal to us as adult women even though we are probably not the target audience from a marketing perspective. That being said, while we do think that there will always be outlier readers who feel comfortable reading anything and everything (and we love them for it), we also realize that it might be a struggle to hand-sell a book with a girl in a dress on the cover or a romance-driven plot to the "average" boy. We'd love to think of this list as a tool for educators, librarians, parents, and teens to find a great read for the boys in their lives, but anyone who enjoys a great story will find something in this wall of books." Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"The teen book publishing industry continues to gain momentum, but only a tiny fraction of teen books actually appeal to boys. With such a small selection to choose from, we are in danger of losing the boys Percy Jackson and Greg Heffley have made into readers. Rather than lamenting the inequality of the current publishing trends, we need to rethink teen collection development at our libraries." - from the about us page of Boys Do Read blog. Includes book reviews "with the intent on broadening the possibilities at what we can offer teen boys to read". (Steven) Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
Australian teacher librarian Karen Powers excellent tips on "everything you need to know about turning your child into a reader". Her blog also includes book reviews and top 10 booklists. Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"Here are some tips for making the most of your booktalks. These tips will work with students at any grade level."
Great way to promote reading! Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
Scoop.it!
"Audiobooks seem to greatly appeal to many people and alienate others, who consider them, somehow, a ‘cheat’ on the experience of reading. For children, however, they are proven literacy tool that help kids by:
Introducing them to books above their reading level Improving their vocabulary acquisition, fluency and comprehension Teaching critical listening
I don’t really understand all the negative flap about them, though. I think people get too hung up on the idea that somehow audiobooks replace reading – they don’t, and should not. They are simply a different experience that allows people/kids with different dominant learning modalities (auditory vs. visual, etc.) to enjoy the art of storytelling in a way most suited to their strengths, and are especially great to use with reluctant readers to lead the back into the reading process itself."
Heather Stapleton's insight:
Free audiobooks are on offer again from SYNC during the US summer break. It is a great opportunity to download and listen to YA and classics for free. Go to http://www.audiobooksync.com/ for more details. If you live outside United States also look at this link http://www.audiobooksync.com/free-sync-downloads/non-u-s-listener/ 
Katie Frank's curator insight,
June 9, 4:08 PM
I believe that audiobooks are bringing back the art of storytelling, and that the actors who record audiobooks are often outstanding. Also, I've been loving the Whispersync feature from Amazon, making it possible to read, then listen, between devices. It allows me to be mindful of how I want to experience a book. Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"Boys prove to be more eager readers when it's a social activity. Some area elementary schools have introduced reading clubs after noticing boys' scores on school reading assessments lagged behind those of girls.
...Children's authors and book publishers, as well as librarians and teachers, have responded by producing and stocking more boy-friendly materials, including action-adventure, humor and literary nonfiction." Via Joyce Valenza, Stacey Py Flynn Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"The resources we have to inspire young people’s reading are greater and more profound than ever before. If we make the most of them, the results will be extraordinary for individuals and for society. And for the disadvantaged young people the NLT works with, reading is no less than a lifeline." Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"Here are a dozen strategies to motivate reluctant readers, and none of them involves stickers, certificates, or pizza. External rewards may work in the short term, but if you really want students to love reading you have to look for other options. Since this is just a quick overview, you’ll notice that some strategies contain links to additional sources that you can explore later"
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"I am delighted that NFER's first suggestion for getting boys reading is leading them to the library. As they say, the library should display books that are likely to engage reluctant readers prominently. Other recommendations are for book clubs (I know of lots of cases where book clubs have totally changed boys’ views of themselves as readers); choosing books with boy appeal (this is already happening in most schools I know, sometimes overwhelmingly so); and setting a good example. Being seen reading by children makes a big difference." (Anne Harding) Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
E-readers may be a good way to get reluctant readers into books, plus they let you carry your library around with you where ever you go. Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
Posters showing men reading and talking about the benefits of reading can encourage more boys to pick up books. Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"Boys need a sense of purpose in order to engage with what they do. Give them an audience, create real ‘wow’ moments and help develop a love of fiction. Gary Wilson explores some practical ways in which you can help to engage boys." 
Pippa Davies @PippaDavies 's curator insight,
March 1, 12:02 PM
Boys love book club! Teaching wilderness skills by reading Swiss Family Robinson! Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"Today I'm listing websites that promote books for boys. Most are blog sites. One is a "hotlist" of links to sites related to literature appealing to boys. As usual, I welcome all comments, additions and updates to this list, which will, eventually, have its own page on this blog site." Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"When confronted with over a hundred books, it can be really helpful to have expert recommendations – sort of like reader’s advisory about the reader’s advisory, if that’s not too meta for you all. While we were putting together yesterday's wall - 140+ Books for the Boys of YA – we thought we might branch out a little bit and ask some of the authors featured in the wall itself for recommendations." Via Marita Thomson Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
"We all know that knowing how to read is a huge key to success for people of all ages. Many young students never pick up a book for fun. But studies show that kids who read for pleasure have better vocabulary, are more inspired writers and are better test takers. So what if your student isn’t an eager reader? Here are some tips for parents to make reading more accessible and fun for students." 
Louise Robinson-Lay's curator insight,
January 9, 6:17 PM
Tecnology can be a great way of encouraging reading rather than something that takes its place. Edudemic outlines a few ways to use tech to engage younger readers. A handy list for teachers and librarians as well as parents. Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
Scoop.it!
Article by Keeli Cambourne on school libraries being transformed to support literacy development in students. Features the changes school libraries are making to accommodate the needs and interest of 21st century learners, incoluding ebook collections, students creating book trailers, National Year of Reading initiatives and supporting struggling and reluctant readers. Also features the benefits of recent refurbishments to these school libraries.
Excellent initiatives and ideas that would encourage more boys to read. Via lyn_hay, Marita Thomson Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
Series books are very popular with boys and often continue to be when they are adults, eg recent post in The Gadsden Times - "David Murdock: Reading series books a pleasure, fiction or non-fiction." http://bit.ly/VlFkiR
Lorna Bradbury also recommends recent solo thrillers.