1. Liz Anderson (1) Tina Hare (8) EDUC 717 – Summer 10

2.  High appeal for some readers  Addresses student questions and interests  Builds knowledge of the world  Boost vocabulary and other forms of literacy knowledge  Preparation for later schooling – and life!

3. BiographyAccount of a person or person’s life Concept BooksExplore the characteristics of an object or set of ideas. Craft and How To BooksDirections for making and doing. Documents and JournalsBased on sketchbook, journals, and original documents. Experiment and Activity BooksActivities or experiments to clarify concepts Identification BooksNaming books with pictures and labels

4. Life Cycle booksAll or some of the parts of a plant or animals cycle of life Non fiction picture booksConvey information in a picture book format. Photographic EssaysPhotographs are used to tell a particular story. Specialized BooksDesigned to give specific information on a limited topic. Survey BooksGives general information on a broad subject.

5. Illustrations and Format Clarify and extend the text Captioning and labeling as needed Format contributes to clarity & attractiveness Style Appropriate vocabulary Vivid and direct writing style

6. Organization Structured clearly Quality reference aids: table of contents, index, bibliography, glossary, & appendix Accuracy and Authenticity Author qualified Facts accurate/ up to date Free of bias Content and Perspective Subject adequately covered Differing viewpoints presented Interrelationships identified Foster spirit of inquiry

7.  Each table team will receive 3 informational titles.  One of these titles needs to come off our library shelf.  Using the provided evaluation criteria, select the “bad” title.  Identify how it varies from the criteria (may vary in more than one area).

8. Criteria DescriptionCriteria Present? I Illustrations & Format Clarify & extend; format contributes; captioning & labeling S StyleAppropriate vocabulary; vivid writing O OrganizationStructured clearly; quality reference aids A Accuracy and AuthenticityAuthor qualified; free of bias; facts up to date C Content and PerspectiveSubject covered, differing viewpoints, spirit of inquiry

9.  Capstone Publishing: Multiple imprints, graphic novels, emergent readers. www.capstonepub.com  Crabtree Publishing: Wide range of informational topics at many reading levels. www.crabtreebooks.com  DK Press: Popular compilations. www.dk.com  Lerner Publishing: Life cycles, meet the animals, holidays. www.lernerbooks.com  Specialized: World Book, World Almanac, Guinness, etc. Also refer to AACPS Acquisitions Manual

10.  Informational titles are a key component of curriculum and pleasure reading.  Builds world knowledge.  Support life experiences.  Used daily in the curriculum.  Select type used based on need to be filled.  Continuous evaluation required to ensure collection remains viable, current, and authentic.