Rules for Reading
by John Cotton Dana 1856-1929
- Read.
- Read.
- Read some more.
- Read any thing.
- Read about every thing.
- Read enjoyable things.
- Read things you yourself enjoy.
- Read and talk about it.
- Read very carefully, some things.
- Read on the run, most things.
- Don't think about reading, but
- JUST READ.
Web sites to help you choose
books:
100
Favorite Children's Books - These books were selected by
the children's librarians at The New York Public Library.
Book talks, Quick
and Simple by Nancy Keane - Search by title, author, subject
and sample many books.
Book Reviews by
Kids, for Kids - Search for an author, a book, or submit a
review!
Reading
Counts Books - A list of all the titles for which we own
quizzes.
Learn about your favorite
author or illustrator:
Authors
and Illustrators on the Web - Includes authors' personal
web sites and web sites maintained by fans, scholars, and
readers.
Biographies
of Authors and more - over 600 links to children's and
young adults' authors and illustrators
More Good Web Sites:
ALA Resources for Parents,
Teens and Kids - Links to many outstanding sites for children,
teens and families.
The Buddy Project
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Colorado Information Literacy
Standards
Standard 1
The information literate student accesses
information efficiently and effectively.
Standard 2
The information literate student evaluates
information critically and competently.
Standard 3
The information literate student uses
information accurately and creatively.
Standard 4
The information literate student is
an independent learner who pursues information related to
personal interests.
Standard 5
The information literate student who
appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.
Standard 6
The information literate student is
an independent learner who strives for excellence in information
seeking and knowledge generation.
Standard 7
The information literate student contributes
positively to the learning community and to society and recognizes
the importance of information to a democratic society.
Standard 8
The information literate student contributes
positively to the learning community and to society and practices
ethical behavior in regard to information and information
technology.
Standard 9
The information literate student contributes
positively to the learning community and to society and participates
effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
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