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presentations

Scheduled Appearances

October 26-28, 2006 - Virginia Educational Media Association, Hampton, VA.

• Authors in the Kitchen, Friday, 9:30-11:00 AM
• Best New Books, Friday, 12:45 - 2:15 PM

January 19-24, 2007 - ALA Midwinter, Seattle, Washington

Caldecott Committee Work

January 30, 2007 - Kindergarten Conference, SDE, Wichita, Kansas

• Top 25 Best New Books for the Kindergarten Classroom
• Poems, Prose and People - Kindergarten
  
• Picture Books and Six Trait Writing - Kindergarten
• Reading Across the Kindergarten Curriculum

February 27, 2007 - First Grade Conference, SDE, Wichita, Kansas

• Top 25 Best New Books for the First Grade Classroom
• Poems, Prose and People-First Grade
• Picture Books and Six Trait Writing-First Grade
• Reading Across the First Grade Curriculum

April 17, 2007 - Second Grade Conference, SDE, Schaumburg, IL

• Top 25 Best New Books for the Second Grade Classroom
• Poems, Prose and People-Second Grade
• Picture Books and Six Trait Writing-Second Grade
• Reading Across the Second Grade Curriculum

June 21-27, 2007 - ALA Annual, Washington, D.C.

Caldecott Committee "Party"

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Presentations (examples/suggested topics - titles)

Sharron L. McElmeel has built a national reputation (see resume) as a resource for those interested in children's and young adult literature. She is an often requested speaker at conferences and professional development workshops. Each year she develops new presentations and topics but is willing to tailor a presentation toward the objectives you might have for your specific conference or curricula need.  Contact McBookwords by e-mail or by phone (319) 393-2562.

Sessions to Build Families or Communities of Readers

Building a Family of Readers -- Designed especially for community/parents this presentation will share techniques for bringing the importance of reading home to each family. Suggestions for connecting books and reading into every corner of family life.

Keynote Sessions for Professional Groups

Half the Battle -- Just what is the War To Conquer Reading? What is the battle strategy and who is fighting the war? This address focuses the audience on the problem that politicians are missing and the components of the reading war that are not getting enough attention from educators -- administrators, reading teachers, and library media specialists alike.

Building a Community of Readers -- Building a nation of readers will not come about until we have focused on families, school communities, neighborhoods, and states. Building a community of readers takes more than willing teachers -- we must have willing participants. Sharing strategies for successful community building reading events will inspire and motivate involvement. This presentation can be adapted for community groups wishing to learn about public relations to promote literacy related activities.

Some Suggested Titles/Topics for other seminars/workshops

Picture Books and the 6 Writing Traits Plus 1 – Use picture books with tried and true classroom/library strategies to focus on the “Six-traits Plus One” found in successful student writing: Idea, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Fluency, Conventions, and Presentation.  Library Media Specialists and classroom teachers collaborate to explore a variety of literature-based mini-lessons to teach and reinforce the traits. (elementary, adaptable for older writers)

The Best Teen Reads -- A session filled with great new books, innovative and creative ideas, enthusiasm, exciting literacy connections and news about wonderful authors too good to miss.  Fiction, information books, connections to classic titles, ties to literacy standards, and many suggestions for opportunities for collaborative activities in many curricular areas. (Upper Elementary/Secondary)

Authors in the Kitchen: Connecting Books to Culture and Curriculum-- Fascinating facts about authors, anecdotes and stories. Booktalks to share with your students; biographical details, book lists, and reading and writing connections help make this a valuable session for motivating reading, writing, and research – to meet language arts and social studies standards.  A delicious way to learn about authors and their books!  (Elementary and older)

Best New Books and Their Authors  -- New books, notes and information about the authors/illustrators that create them.   Session will include anecdotes, curriculum connections, classroom strategies, booklists, and myriad of suggestions to use in your classroom/library tomorrow. (primary/intermediate)

The Story Behind the Story -- Inside tales of authors and illustrators and the books they have created. Friendly tales of bloopers in books and hidden images and ideas. A humorous -- just for fun -- presentation. (General Audience)

Poems, Prose, and People -- Building connections for young readers. Innovative ideas for sharing and involving the early reader in books and literacy activities. Activities suggested for drama, art, and other collaborative activities to enhance the experience with favorite folk stories and poems. From Mother Goose to rap — differentiated activities for primary/intermediate readers.  Join in creating innovations on text, spoofs, parodies, and building ideas for collaborating to integrate literacy activities into every corner of the curriculum.  (Primary/Intermediate; adaptable to MS)

ABC's of an Author/Illustrator Visit -- Promotes enhanced literacy through an exciting celebration of books and the authors and illustrators who create them! (General)

Research Strategies for Moving Beyond Reporting -- Emphasis is put on primary sources and direct observation to teach youngsters the basic research process. Projects and assignments are suggested that take students to sties as diverse as the county court house, and the World Wide Web to gather information. The six-step process that applies to all grade levels is stressed, and dozens of examples to aid the teacher or media specialist in planning lessons are offered. (Elementary, adaptable for Middle School)

WWW Almanac: Making Curriculum Connections to Special Days, Weeks, and Months -- Use observances of special occasions to highlight curriculum connections, support information literacy, and motivate young readers. Create your own holidays and invent special celebrations to suit your community, theme work, and goals. (General)

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