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Literature Appreciation
Literature Appreciation
Program Goals:
Students read a variety of genres and formats widely and deeply for personal growth, enjoyment and independent learning.
Why Reading Different Kinds of Books Matters
Reading many different types of books, or genres, helps students in several ways:
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Builds vocabulary: You'll learn more words!
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Helps you grow: It improves your social and emotional skills.
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Boosts your drive: It makes you want to learn more on your own.
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Broadens your view: You'll understand the world around you better.
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Strengthens prediction skills: The more you read different genres, the better you get at guessing what might happen next in a story.
Also, when you get to pick your own books, you learn to direct your own learning and become more engaged in what you're reading.
How Students Will Read
Students will read a lot for their own learning and fun, using different methods:
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You choose: You'll pick your own books to read for learning and enjoyment.
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Reading online: You'll use your reading skills and strategies when reading things on the internet.
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Reading for fun: Just enjoy what you're reading!
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Reading to learn: You'll decide if a book, website, or other platform is best for your reading pleasure and learning goals.
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The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished picture book for children.
ALA's Social Responsibility Round Table presents this award annually to authors or illustrators of African descent.
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
The Nutmeg Book Award encourages children in grades 2-12 to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from a list of nominated titles. Jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Library Association (CLA) and the Connecticut Association of School Librarians (CASL), the Nutmeg Committee is comprised of children's librarians and school library media specialists who are members of our sponsoring organizations.
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