Help me give my students the gift of reading for pleasure this summer. Students spend 34 minutes with each book and record their observations before rotating to the next selection. The students were also served drinks and snacks by their teachers. There are a few books in the middle of the table so that if they sit down at a plate and they really dont like the look of the book, they can trade it for one in the middle. Book tasting posted on 10012019 through a collaboration with our librarian and sixth grade language arts teachers, tunstall middle school students have participated in a book tasting in the library over the last few weeks. The perfect way to pique their appetites for a good read is to have a book tasting. Apr 23, 2012 back in march, i attended the ma school library association conference. To run booktasting or texttasting events, youll need several books, short stories or articles and menu covers with task sheet inserts.
I worked with my media specialist in picking nonfiction texts and memoirs, looking for books with a larger global meaning. Book tasting freebiehost a book tasting in your 3rd to 7th grade classroom or librarymedia center. Popular middle school books meet your next favorite book. For the conclusion of the book tasting students completed a reflection napkin. Even after the book tasting was over, they insisted that i not remove the tablecloths and candles for writing class because it made the room a lot more fun so, if you are getting ready to jump into a round of literature circles, or you just want to get your students to taste some different titles, give this a try. I also brought around tiny tasting snacks at certain times throughout the event. I had acquired 40 new books for the classroom library from donors choose. When it comes to reading, just like eating, some kids have pickier palates than others. As an extra bonus, they get to practice read to self and find good fit books. Im excited to see how it goes and how the students enjoy it.
After that, i use it to introduce students to various genres before taking them to the library to. In a book tasting, the library is into a restaurant experience, but instead of serving a three course meal with food, students instead sample three different books to. Book tasting is a great activity to showcase your school library collection to both avid readers, reluctant readers and those in between. One of the many fantastic speakers i saw was buffy hamilton. Even after the book tasting was over, they insisted that i not remove the tablecloths and candles for writing class because it made the room a lot more fun so, if you are getting ready to jump into a round of literature circles, or you just want to get. I learned about the book tastingan opportunity for students to try out a variety of booksfrom an instructional coach at my school, who modeled it for the teachers, enabling us to learn firsthand what this activity can do. Book tasting this is the blog post that the book tasting menus are based on. Are you looking for creative book report ideas for your middle school or elementary classroom. Visit at least five different books and complete the information below.
Book tasting at horace mann middle school the wisconsin. Her method was picking the same book for each place setting at one table. Kirsten fischer began her teaching career in 1996 and has been with the cmsd for 21 years. Seas 6thgraders were tasked with reading a book of the fantasy genre in literature class and creating a book report in the form of a board game. How to host a book tasting event in your classroom. A perfect way for kids to nibble on a book and decide if they want to devour the whole thing. The book tasting was a success because students were engaged in new genres, authors, and styles. Explore different books to help you select your next independent reading book. Apr 17, 2015 next monday, one of the high school reading teachers will be hosting a poetry tasting in the library for the students to peruse poetry anthologies in preparation for a project theyll be doing over the next few weeks. Students are required to fill in their placemats to include helpf.
I had only 60 minute class periods and knew i had to choose genres that my students gravitated to, but i also wanted them to explore genres that they wouldnt otherwise choose. Apr 15, 2018 the day before our book tasting, i pulled books in six different genres from my classroom library and our school library and put them into book baskets. The media center was decorated to create the ambiance of a restaurant. At the beginning of the school year, i went into the library and pulled about 10 books of each genre i combined the three narrative nonfiction genres as we have 10 tables in the main part of our library and put each genre group of books on a table with a laminated card with the genre title and a description of.
I designed a really simple doublesided menu that is free. Book tasting for middle school middle school literature. Young womens steam academy at balch springs middle school. Oct 06, 2015 book tasting is a great activity to showcase your school library collection to both avid readers, reluctant readers and those in between. I also put little bowls of snacks on the table, but the kids didnt get to taste.
The lit circle journal contains everything you need to run a lowprep three or four week literature. The first time i host a book tasting, i have students record their favorite lines which they will share during a wholeclass discussion, and talk about writers craft. Stand up, yumi chung by jessica kim birdie and me by j. Students arrived to the media center, i welcomed all students to the book tasting and introduced myself as their cook and waiter. Just this week, i had a slightly different version of speed dating or book tasting. Your book tasting can be as simple or as fancy as youd like. Book tasting 2018 centraldenison elementary school. She has ten years of experience teaching the primary grades and has spent the past 11 in middle school. Make sure t o have trashcans around for cupcake trash we are a 1.
Students are required to fill in their placemats to include helpful information about their titles. I adapted the book tasting menu to suit her project. Students choose their favorite books to recommend to their classmates. It can be set in your school s media center, cafeteria, or in your classroom. This book tasting freebie is a free sample from my lit circle journal.
Book tasting posts barrow media center book tasting miss liberry teacher book tasting. If youre interested in how other tlslms have done their book tatstings, you might like to check out these blog posts. Students and teachers alike will love this book buffet you need to click through and see the desserts. Its a great way to let young readers sample different authors, genres, and. At the end of the tasting, they all end up with a list of books. Feb 28, 2017 ive been reading about book tastings for years. I am a reading interventionist at my neighborhood middle school. South habersham middle shms students enjoy book tasting. Feb 05, 2017 there are a few books in the middle of the table so that if they sit down at a plate and they really dont like the look of the book, they can trade it for one in the middle. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders visited the book restaurant throughout the school day. I work with students from 6th, 7th and 8th grade who can be described as reluctant readers. Book tasting for middle school by language is an art tpt. A book tasting looked like a great activity, but i was afraid it would be a lot of prep for a short event. A book tasting is a chance to expose students to different to different genres and to get them engaged and excited about reading.
Aug 06, 2017 throw a book tasting party in your school library. Generali foundation, sacred heart middle school celebrated the 100 th day of school with a book tasting. Penguins middle grade book tasting by penguin teen issuu. Most students said that they found at least one book that they w ant to check out, so success. Travis academyvanguard for the academically talented and gifted. Nuanez the blackbird girls by anne blankman get a grip. Saunders middle school holds book tasting prince william. Book tastings are a wonderful way to get kids engaged in reading and familiarizing them with a wide variety of genres. The day before our book tasting, i pulled books in six different genres from my classroom library and our school library and put them into book baskets. How to host a book tasting with jo nase elementary librarian. Remember, your goal is to select a new book to read, so if one doesnt seem interesting off the bat, move on to the next choice. I placed a placement, a menu, and a plate at each seat. Middle school students treated to book tasting event.
Students 1 hunt for authors craft techniques 2 get exposure to multigenre texts, and 3 discuss why they think authors use specific formats to deliver information. Next monday, one of the high school reading teachers will be hosting a poetry tasting in the library for the students to peruse poetry anthologies in preparation for a project theyll be doing over the next few weeks. Her experience includes gifted and talented, singlegender education, inclusion, and english language learners. Aug 24, 2016 i hosted my very first classroom book tasting yesterday, and my students were all in. Chardon middle school students treated to book tasting. Low and behold, one of her elementary level colleagues at the barrow. A book tasting at jefferson elementary school duration. Dec 28, 2019 middle school students treated to book tasting event. I personally used the genres biography, nonfiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, fairy tale, and graphic novel, but you could use any book genres that you want for this activity. Gallo, the eighthgrade teacher at sacred heart middle school, was awarded the grant to initiate a book tasting program at the school. Students used question stems to record their thoughts and feelings about the book tasting. After that, i use it to introduce students to various genres before taking them to the library to select novels for independent reading. Some of t he books were unavailable because they were che cked o ut. Thank you to all of the families for attending the night of book tasting at centraldenison here is a sneak peek of a few of the pages.
Saunders middle school students in julie hortons and miami armstrongs classes were treated to a book tasting. Jan 01, 2017 exactly how i hosted the book tasting. Starbooks book tasting in middle school ela for book clubs. I first saw the idea on buffy hamiltons blog the unquiet librarian in 2011, but i couldnt wrap my brain around how a book tasting differed from speed dating with books, already a tool in my toolbox of ways to share books with students. Starbooks book tasting in middle school ela for book clubs and literature circles i have dreamed of creating a middle school poetry unit with lesson plans, tons of reading response examples of poetry analysis, along with a verse novels book club and activities component. Book tasting resource book buffeta book tasting samplingofdifferentgenresforreading354. Book tasting posts barrow media center book tastingmiss liberry teacher book tasting tree frog blog welcome to the book tasting. She currently teaches middle school english language arts to grades 68 at scranton school. Sacred heart middle school hosts a book tasting ra community. When it was time, my students lined up with a pencil in hand to make their way to the library.
In a book tasting, the library is into a restaurant experience, but instead of serving a three course meal with food, students instead sample three different books to decide if theyd like to read them and to expand their reading tastes. This product allows you to host a book tasting in your classroom with ease. Chardon middle school students treated to book tasting event. See more ideas about book tasting, school reading, reading classroom. For the record, i did not actually accept the tip that these lovely students offered. She also helped me by creating a powerpoint of book covers and synopses. Book tasting for middle school book tasting, middle. Some of t he books were unavailable because they were che cked o ut make sure t o have trashcans around for cupcake trash. High school books high school reading middle school libraries literature circles childrens literature book club books new books book clubs book tasting book tasting is such a fun way to get students excited for literature circles or independent reading. Take a look at this post containing a great idea for a reading project for language arts.
She has ten years of experience teaching the primary grades and has spent the past 11 in. While perusing her blog, i came across a post about a book tasting. Students at south habersham middle school recently participated in a book tasting in the media center. A book tasting sampler of five upcoming 2020 middle grade titles including. Library 6th grade book tasting dallas independent school. Back in march, i attended the ma school library association conference. I separated them by genre i use 1inch color dot stickers for each of the genres and have them separated on classroom library shelves that way and set them at an angle across the.
I hosted my very first classroom book tasting yesterday, and my students were all in. She is in a high school library and i wondered whether something like a book tasting would work in an elementary setting. Book tasting for middle school studentsthis product allows you to host a book tasting in your classroom with ease. It simply felt like a different costume for the same activity. Then, i put one book on each plate and a few extra books in the middle of the table. They sampled a variety of literature choices with help from the teacher chefs before making a pick for their main entree. Students sampled different genres of books such as actionadventure, mysterysuspense, and scary stories. Book tasting at black river falls middle school the.