Boys and Books. Why Boys Read Utility: Boys read for a sense of agency. They want to learn about the real world to understand it better. “1 st reason”

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Why Boys Read

Utility:Boys read for a sense of agency.

They want to learn about the realworld to understand it better.

“1st reason”

Why Boys ReadAction:Boys get bored and impatient.

They do not like books that take to long to get off the ground, or stories that teach a lesson.

They may be too young to understand the lesson.

“2nd reason”

Why Boys ReadInterest:Teacher and parents need to pay close attention to their interest if they want boys to read.

Boys interest should be taken seriously and not considered trash.

“3rd reason”

Why Boys Read

Gross Things:Boys tend to be obsessed with gross humor.

Read or introduce boys to books that talk about boogers and farts.

“4th reason”

Books boys Like to Read

Utility Books:•National Wildlife Federations Magazines (Ranger Rick & Your Big Backyard)•Boys Life (Scouting magazine – this will even appeal to boys that are not part of the scouting organization)•Great American Warriors•The Great Houdini•Babe Ruth•Genius Book of World Records

Books boys Like to Read

Action Books:•Captain Underpants•A Series of Unfortunate Events•Take me out of the Bathtub•Roald Dahl books•Flat Stanley•Hatchet•The River•The Redwall Series•The Lord of the Flies•Holes•No, David•Graphic Novels

Books boys Like to Read

Books about their interest:•Mike Lupica Books (sporting books about kids)•Heart of a Champion•Wednesday Wars•Video Gaming Books•Comic Books•Magazines

Books boys Like to Read

Gross Books:•The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty•Walter the Farting Dog•Parts•Dirty Berty•Oh, Yuck!

Activities to Encourage Boys to Read

•Recommending banned bookswww.gettingboystoread.com

•Allowing boys to be active while you read

www.schoollibraryjournal.com•Using Puzzles and games

www.gettingboystoread.com•Use comic books to teach writing

www.gettingboystoread.com•Construct a sports bulletin board

www.schoollibraryjournal.com•Story time during lunch

www.schoollibraryjournal.com•Read gross humor books to boys www.gettingboystoread.com

Putting It All TogetherObjectives:Students will be able to:1. Create a comparison poster board.2. Construct a sports bulletin board.3. Research and compare different sports

figures. 4. Write a research paper comparing two different sports figures.5. Students will present their research to the class.

Resources:1. Internet access2. Library3. Sporting books in the classroom4. Magazines5. Newspapers6. www.schoollibraryjournal.com

• Standard 1 – Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the work place; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.

• Standard 6 – Students apply knowledge structure, language conventions (spelling and punctuation) media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts

• Standard 11 – Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of

literacy communities. Targeted Age: 5th graders and aboveLesson Length: 8 sessions of 60 minutes

Putting It All TogetherProcedures:1. Students will pick two different sports figures to research,

compare and write a report on.2. Students will research through books, magazines, newspapers

and the internet.3. Students will create a poster board with both sports figures and

compare the differences.4. Students will present their poster boards to the class and share

the differences of their two sports figures.5. Students will work together to create a sports bulletin board

with information on the different sports figures being researched.

6. Students will write a report on their two different sports figures.

Putting It All TogetherAssessment:

Total Points:______________

Excellent 4 points

Good 3 points

Average2 points

Messy1 point

No attempt made

0 points

Title

Name

Pictures of both sports figures

Interesting facts of both people.

One picture hand drawn

Neatness and appearance

Poster Board Rubric

Putting It All TogetherAssessment:

Total Points:______________

Excellent 4 points

Good 3 points

Average2 points

Messy1 point

No attempt made

0 points

Added at least one of your sports figures

Added at least four facts of information

Added one interesting fact

Participated in helping create the bulletin, title, names, etc.

Worked well with others. Was a team player.

Bulletin Board Rubric

Putting It All TogetherAssessment:

Presentation RubricTotal Points:______________

Excellent 4 points

Good 3 points

Some Mistakes 2 points

Many Mistakes1 points

No attempt made

0 points

Use volume, phrasing, timing, and gestures appropriately to enhance meaning.

Emphasize points in ways that help the listener or viewer follow important ideas and concepts.

Knew the facts of the report well.

Eye contact – looked at audience.

Used a visual with the presentation.

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