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BlueSky Earth Science Students - Virtual Reading with Barbara Bush



A virtual reading experience with Barbara Bush


A handful of Earth Science students and BlueSky Online Science teacher, Julie Johnson, had the opportunity to participate in listening to former First Lady Barbara Bush read the book “Rushmore” by Lynn Curlee.   

Students learned the story behind this national treasure, from the engineering feat of building the landmark to its historical significance.

Schools from all 50 states, Ghana and Canada participated in this event and select schools were chosen to ask questions of the former First Lady.




Mr. Hall Davidson of Discovery Education demonstrated how to use computer-generated, augmented reality to bring books to “life” using a free downloadable app called Aurasma.


If you would like to view the archive of this event, click on:  DiscoveryEducation.com/Reading-Discovery.

Anonymous

Why Read? Join the BlueSky Conversation!



This week, your Student Services Advisors are asking you an important question...


Why Read?

Take a minute (just one!) and view the “Why Read?” video above. 
Then.... it's time to connect about reading!

Here is the questions we are asking:


What are you currently reading?
What book(s) have you read that you would recommend to others? 



 Hop on to one of these sites, or leave comments below, and get in on the conversation!

Anonymous

[Reading Strategy]: Active Reading



Have you ever read the same paragraph over and over again...and it just hasn't sunk in? 

I HATE that. 

Do you want some ideas on how to help that reading to SINK IN? 

Well...you have come to the right place! 

You may remember that our school goal is Reading. And if you don't remember...check out THIS BLOG POST to read about it! 

Let's talk about Active Reading. Active Reading is a term that covers a large set of strategies to help students learn from what they are reading. Below are some ideas to try: 

  • Pre-Read:  Before you start reading, help your brain focus by asking yourself a few questions. Why am I reading this? What is the point of the reading? What am I supposed to be learning by reading this? 
  • Chunk it!: Is the reading long? Try to break it into bite-sized pieces! Read a paragraph at a time, then stop and summarize what you read. 
  • Take Notes: As you are reading, jot down what you think about the passage. Taking notes not only helps you summarize as you go, but it helps you keep focused instead of letting your mind wander...
  • Read Out Loud!: Whether you read to yourself, a friend, a family member, a dog, or a house plant...reading out loud can help keep your mind in tune with what you are reading. 


These are just a few ideas. There will be many more Reading Strategies to come to the blog! So keep checking back!

Anonymous

Our School Goal: READING!


Did you know that our school has a goal? 



Every school year, our faculty and staff come together and choose a goal to help our students. 

This year, we have decided to focus on READING. 


Think about all of the times during the day that you read: 
  • You read the time on your alarm clock.
  • You read any emails or texts that you receive. 
  • You read signs while you are driving. 
  • You read menus at restaurants. 
  • You read posts on Facebook, Twitter, etc. 
  • You read your school work...right? 
  • You read various things on the internet...like this blog! 
  • You read for pleasure: books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, etc. 
Reading is one of the most important things we do each day. And we do it ALL DAY LONG.

How are the teachers, counselors, advisors, and administrators at BlueSky working to help your READING? 
  • Teachers are increasing the amount of READING strategies that they use in their lessons. 
  • Teachers are using rubrics and outlines to help READING and writing skills. 
  • Counselors and Advisors are increasing the higher-order questions that they ask you. 


You may be asking...WHY should I read? I have a few good reasons: 
  • Reading is fun and entertaining! 
  • Reading is relaxing and reduces stress. 
  • Reading increases your creativity and imagination. 
  • Reading improves not only your intelligence, but also your memory. 
  • Reading increases your success in SCHOOL! Yeah!!! School!!! 


Look for all of the ways that BlueSky is helping to increase your Reading abilities while working in your classes. 
Ask anyone at BlueSky if you need help with Reading.  

And PICK UP A BOOK! 

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