Category Archives: Literacy
TUMBLEBOOKCLOUD Junior!
Our library subscribes to TumbleBookCloud Junior! With over 300 titles and reading levels from grades 3-6, TumbleBookCloud Junior is a great option for adventurous young readers who wish to go beyond the picture book collection in TumbleBookLibrary! TBC Junior contains … Continue reading
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DREAM BIG READ! Summer Reading Program
Children are invited to visit their local library, read at least one book per week and received a free reading incentive, while supplies last. Hawaii’s public libraries will provide free fun programs and activities encouraging young readers to revel in … Continue reading
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Sharing the love of Poetry
An “I Am Poem” is an autobiographical poem written about yourself. It tells something about the person writing the poem. An “I Am Poem” doesn’t have to rhyme. Follow the steps below and before you know it – you wrote … Continue reading
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Writing a 5 W’s Poem
Have you ever written a Five W’s poem before? It’s simple and easy to write! Take a look at the poem above. It answers the questions Who, what, where, when, and why. Our Papa ‘Ekahi have been busy writing poems … Continue reading
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Lā Poema ‘Inipākeke
April is National Poetry Month. In celebration of this special month, your librarians Mrs. Wolff, Mrs. Kauka, and Kumu Kanani would like to invite the entire Hawai’i Campus students, faculty, and support staff to participate in “Lā Poema`Inipākeke” on … Continue reading
Author of the Month!
Introducing an Award-Winning Author Ying Ching Compestine. Ying is the author of many children’s books, cookbooks and novels. She has visited schools throughout the US and abroad, sharing with students her journey as a writer, how her life in China … Continue reading
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CALDECOTT CHALLENGE!
Aloha e Nā Haumāna ma ka Papa Mala’o! Can you read 10 Caldecott Books by December 9th? YES YOU CAN! I can’t wait to celebrate with all of you at our Caldecott Celebration here at the Learning Center. We will … Continue reading
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Nonfiction Text Features
Do you prefer to read nonfiction or fiction? Here is a VoiceThread created by Mr. Salsich’s Third Grade Class about some of the special features that nonfiction texts have. These features help the reader understand the information in the text. … Continue reading
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Teacher In-Service W/ Stephanie Harvey
Active Literacy “Kids Thinking matters! When our students begin to understand that their thinking matters, learning changes.” Stephanie Harvey Yesterday, I had a chance to listen, learn, and view Stephanie Harvey in-action as she taught a mini-lesson on ACTIVE LITERACY … Continue reading
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