Teaching books.net
This is also offered through AEA’s website http://www.aea11.k12.ia.us/. Like the previous resources it is under the “Resources and Research Tool” and has the same login.
This is an additional resource for teachers k-12. This is not just for reading or English teachers, this could effectively be used by all teachers. There are various resources available through the site. Many of these you could find through a Google search, but it is all in one convenient place here.
Ideas how to use it- This is great in trying to incorporating fiction in content areas (historical fiction, books that present themes or content[ global warming, war, math or computer science]- i.e. science fiction authors from a time period)
Author Programs- “virtually meet authors and illustrators” actual programs/excerpts (radio) that people have done, or ideas if you are doing an author unit
Book guides- “stimulate informative discussions about books” lessons related to a book, written by authors, illustrators, publishers and teachers
Book readings- “add a new voice to titles” Audio eceprts, some have audio books where the book is read to you available; list of possible books
Author websites- “Official websites for authors” websites about the author and other additional resources
Educator Area- additional materials and resources to more effectively use teaching books.net
Thematic booklists, booklists, and award books.
This is also offered through AEA’s website http://www.aea11.k12.ia.us/. Like the previous resources it is under the “Resources and Research Tool” and has the same login.
This is an additional resource for teachers k-12. This is not just for reading or English teachers, this could effectively be used by all teachers. There are various resources available through the site. Many of these you could find through a Google search, but it is all in one convenient place here.Ideas how to use it- This is great in trying to incorporating fiction in content areas (historical fiction, books that present themes or content[ global warming, war, math or computer science]- i.e. science fiction authors from a time period)
Author Programs- “virtually meet authors and illustrators” actual programs/excerpts (radio) that people have done, or ideas if you are doing an author unit
Book guides- “stimulate informative discussions about books” lessons related to a book, written by authors, illustrators, publishers and teachers
Book readings- “add a new voice to titles” Audio eceprts, some have audio books where the book is read to you available; list of possible books
Author websites- “Official websites for authors” websites about the author and other additional resources
Educator Area- additional materials and resources to more effectively use teaching books.net
Thematic booklists, booklists, and award books.
