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Citing Sources – MLA

Everything in the information world has an address. What has that got to do with citing sources? Citations are the addresses where the information resources reside. At our school, we use the MLA format...

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An A to Z of Classic Literature for Middle School Students

LuAnn Schindler complied a list of classic literature for middle school students for Life 123.  As she says, “This list introduces new characters and alien worlds to the middle school set. Several of...

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Research: Beyond Google

For general research, here are good places to start: Sweet Search (Browser with results suited to students/education). Encyclopedia.com Encyclopedia Britannica Brain Pop Discovery Kids National...

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ABC’s of Website Evaluation

Resources on evaluating websites from Kathy Schrock. Filed under: Citations, Websites

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Award Winners

Every year, the American Library Association announces winning book titles in several categories. Lists of these books can be accessed at this website: http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia...

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Award Winner: 2013 Newbery Honor Book

In the rich tradition of Southern storytelling, rising sixth-grader Mo LoBeau leads the eccentric residents of Tupelo Landing, North Carolina, on a rollicking journey of mystery, adventure and...

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Summer Activities in the School Library!

Book Club at the School Library for 7 – 10 year olds  Wednesdays, 1 – 2 PM, July 24 – Aug. 14. We’ll be reading one book, Melonhead by Katy Kelly, over the course of the month. Books will be available...

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Summer Check Out at the Public School Library

Have you wanted to read books from the School Library over the summer? Come to the school library on Wednesdays, July 24 – Aug. 14, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, and you may check out books for two weeks. Books can...

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NPR’s List of Top 100 Best Young Adult Novels

This is a great list of good Young Adult novels:  http://www.npr.org/2012/08/07/157795366/your-favorites-100-best-ever-teen-novels Filed under: Reading Lists

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The Ultimate Backseat Bookshelf

NPR posted this list today, which is a helpful tool to choose books: 100 Must-Read Books for Kids 9 – 14 Filed under: Reading Lists

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