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Non-Fiction Emphasis
According to The Daily Times on March 11th, 2010, non-fiction is quickly becoming a focal point in English classrooms, and is a primary feature of HSA and MSA testing. schools are increasingly carving out space for nonfiction. The genre didn't get attention in the classroom a generation ago, but now educators say its critical for boosting student achievement in the workplace.
Nonfiction gains classroom footing
The classics make room for genre with push from MSA testing, workplace prep Greg Latshaw, The Daily Times March 11, 2010
Updating Collection
Emphasis on non-fiction:
natural sciences biography and autobiography Literature and rhetoric Poetry Purchase new encyclopedia set Purchase multiples of titles for use in circle groups and book clubs Increase scholarly magazines and journals total increase of approximately 5800 materials over 5 years
This will help us increase our items from 10 items per student to 14
On-Line Databases
21st Century Learners need to be aware of the various forms research can take. Need to maintain and expand our database accessibility Link with World Book Web
ever changing database up to date information help keep current information at our students fingertips
Continue to fund Grolier Web, Enotes, SIRS, and H.W. Wilson biography databases
Increase student/teacher participation in the countys Media Festival by holding monthly technology workshops School librarian increase collaboration with classroom teachers to enhance curriculum learning
Inform teachers of new purchases and technology Survey teachers to find out needs
Minor redecorating by school librarian to make library more comfortable and inviting and promote new materials
September- Advertise and promote October- Power Point November- Audacity December- Photo Story January- Movie Maker February- Animoto/DVD Maker March- Preparing Media Festival Projects
To meet NCLB
HSA exams are given on-line need to increase our students access to the computers to practice
Budget Rationale-Books
WHS is falling short of the Maryland State Standard of 14 holdings per student
9.94 holding per student
Collaborate with teachers to update collection to meet curriculum and project needs