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Grades K-2 Skitch app with Destiny
Photos of book ISBN and library barcodes were snapped with the iPad and then "reflected" through Reflector software to the big screen. Students then practiced locating the correct barcode to scan using the Skitch app on the iPad. Screenshots of the Destiny checkout screen on the web were projected and "marked up" with Skitch too. What barcode do I scan? What buttons do I click to checkout my book?
Next up... How do I search Destiny and log in to place a hold on a book?
3rd Grade- Fotobabble Book Reviews
Check out some of our Fotobabble at this link or scroll down to see examples of their work.
4th Grade-Ipad Scavenger Hunt
Next up...Google Earth, Book Creator and Google Drive on the iPads!
5th Grade- Colar and Haiku Deck on the iPads
Next up... Google Earth, Maps, Google Drive and Thingalink!
Mrs. Neddo's October Book Reviews
Home Sweet Horror.
by James Preller
Looking for a scary ghost story…. Check out this new Scary Tales series. Liam and his sister have just moved into their new, but old house. It needs some fixing up. There are sounds in the walls, slamming doors and sinister messages written on the mirror. This short, chilling read is just right for grades 3-5, but not for the faint-hearted. No gruesome gore, just plain scary.
The Day the Crayons Quit.
by Drew Daywalt
Looking for a fun, imaginative, humorous book… check out this new picture book. Duncan’s crayons are on strike and have written him a note to share their grievances one by one. Sarcastic, laugh out loud funny, and clever… this book must be read again and again, of course, with all the right voices to get each crayons’ laments just right.
The Year of Billy Miller.
by Kevin Henkes
Looking for a story to read together? Don’t let the number of pages dissuade you. The large type font reads quickly and is just right for kids in grades K-3. Everyone can relate to 7 year old Billy and his worries about second grade, his sometimes annoying little sister, and his know it all classmate, Emma. Kevin Henkes, author of Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse has written a rich, touching novel with many important life lessons.
What Mrs. Neddo is Reading in November
Dead City.
Read 100 pages in one night! Drew me right in. Funny too- love the chapter titles! Cliff hangers have you wanting to know what happens next! Just enough creepy scenes in the graveyard, subway and below Manhattan for horror fans. So far... no inappropriate language or scenes by tween characters or zombies. "Gross out" factor an issue for some, but perfect for zombie fans! Sequel in the works. Grades 4+ (so far)
Outfoxed.
Duck's antics to convince fox that he is a dog are just right for 4-6 year olds. They will pick up on his tricks right away and giggle at the silly behavior.
The Sasquatch Escape.
Ten year old Ben is visiting his grandmother for the summer and wonders what kind of fun will he have in a town that is famous for making buttons!?!? Soon he sees that this no ordinary place... imaginary creatures are sighted in town, the woods and even his own doorstep. If you liked My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish or the Swindle series, check out this quick read. Just under 200 pages with hand-drawn illustrations on every other page. Part of the Imaginary Veterinary series.
Mrs. Neddo
Email: kneddo@bhbl.org
Website: http://bhbl.org/Pashley/Library/index.cfm
Location: Glenville, NY
Phone: 518-399-9141