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- Newberys
& the Net:
- Thematic Technology
Connections
Whether it was your fifth grade teacher who
required one for a book report or a librarian
who suggested a title, you've probably read a
Newbery award-winning book. This site, the
suggested links, and the accompanying book
provide ways to extend, expand, and enhance
these classics. For more information about the
Newbery Medal, check out the American
Library Association website.
For more information about Annette Lamb,
contact her at Lamb
Learning Group. Dr. Lamb visits schools and
works with teachers on integrating technology
into the curriculum! For more information about
the book Newberys and the Net, check out
Vision
to Action.
- Find Newbery Book
Ideas
- By
Award Year
- By
Title
- By
Author
- By
Theme
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- Organization
- We had a tough time trying to decide the best way to
organize this site. Some people suggested organizing the
books in chronological order by the year they received
their award. We also considered alphabetical order by
title or author and by topic such as historic fiction and
biography. The beauty of the Internet is the ability to
organize the books in all of these ways. You can view
Newberys by Award Year, Title,
Author, or Theme.
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- Book Selection
- This site is currently under construction. When we're
done, we'll have over 140 books included. Ultimately
we'll include all Newbery Medal and Honor books from 1980
through 2001 and all Medal and selected Honor books from
1950 to 1999. Other personal favorites from 1922 to 1950
will also be included.
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- We haven't included Internet resources for every
Newbery book. Some books didn't seem to benefit by adding
outside resources, while others seemed dated or lacked
appeal for today's readers. We're still in the process of
posting books, so your favorite may appeal in the near
future.
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- Book Resources
- Each Newbery book page contains the title, author,
award date, grade level, and topics covered. In addition,
it includes links to author information, lesson plans,
and other teacher resources. Finally, web resources have
been listed that can extend, expand, or enhance
particular topics or themes from the book.
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- We've chosen not to include discussion questions,
chapter outlines, and traditional book reports
guidelines. Instead, this site will focus on real-world
resources, interesting connections, and motivating
activities.
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- If you're interested in specific activities and
projects that accompany the websites, consider purchasing
the book by Annette Lamb and Nancy Smith titled Newberys
& the Net.
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- Created by Annette
Lamb on October 1,
1998.
Updated 1/04.
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- All Rights Reserved. This website
is intended for teachers and their students who may copy
and use the materials for classroom use. Duplication of
site materials for redistribution or commerical use is
prohibited without permission. For a complete set of
materials, contact Vision
to Action for
information about the book Newberys
and the Net: Thematic Technology
Connections by
Annette Lamb and Nancy Smith (2000).
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