national geographic super readers webinar
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MOMS MEET WEBINAR
Ruth Chamblee Childrens Books Retail Marketing & Mother of 2 Fabulous Kids
Agenda
1. Welcome to our leveled beginner’s reading series
2. Introduction to National Geographic Readers program
3. Questions
Agenda
1. Welcome to our leveled beginner’s reading series
2. Introduction to National Geographic Readers program
3. Questions FUN!
WHY DID WE CREATE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC READERS?
Na)onal Geographic Kids Books Leaders
in Nonfic)on
Foster your child’s love of reading through stunning photography, amazing facts,
dynamic designs, and powerful storytelling.
Photos, Facts, and Fun!
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Moths and butter! ies look alike. Here’s how you can tell them apart.
bodies are fat and furry
antennae slim to a point and look like feathers
usually brown, tan, or white
mostly fl y at night
Moth
27A moth-bawl!What’s it called
when a moth cries?Q A
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bodies are slender
antennae are thin and have little knobs at end
can be brightly colored
mostly fl y during the day
Butterfl y
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Say an-TEN-ay
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Topics Kids Love!
Visual S)mula)on
Ac)ve Engagement
Leveled Beginning Readers
PRE-READER LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3LEVEL 1
! 32 pages ! Simple, short sentences ! Bold text ! Vocabulary and defi nitions ! Photo-illustrated glossary ! Activities and tips
STARTING TO READ: for kids who are beginning to read on their own.
READING INDEPENDENTLY: for kids who are ready for longer sentences and more complex vocabulary. New words are defi ned, but occasional adult help might be welcome.
! 32 pages ! Complex sentences ! Challenging vocabulary ! Fascinating facts ! Games and activities ! Photo-illustrated glossary ! Subject-related jokes
FLUENT READER: for kids who are reading on their own with ease, and are ready for more challenging vocabulary and varied sentence structures.
! 32–48 pages ! Complex sentences ! Challenging vocabulary ! Fascinating facts ! Games and activities ! Photo-illustrated glossary ! Annotated diagrams and maps
! 24 pages ! Simple, short sentences ! Bold text ! Pronunciation guide
READY TO READ: for kids who are ready to read.
Developed in consultation with literacy experts, this nonfi ction leveled reading series is trusted by teachers, librarians, and parents to deliver accurate information, stunning color photography, and high-interest topics in a fun and lively way that nurtures children’s love of reading. Fun, interactive and educational content in a stimulating, kid-friendly design.
Super Reader Brochure FINAL.indd 2-3 9/25/12 1:49 PM
Us versus Them
Us versus Them
Us versus Them
Us versus Them
What Educators are saying about Na)onal Geographic Readers
“National Geographic Readers allow you to feed your child’s interests and create readers who not only can read, but also want to read!” —Miriam Jean Dreher, Professor of Reading Education, University of Maryland “The National Geographic Series is outstanding…examples of what engaging, informative, well-‐written informational texts should look like. I also read them aloud to my son, who loves them!” —Dr. Jennifer Gray, Assistant Professor, Marymount University
As seen in Learning Magazine
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SUPER READERS PROGRAM...What do you get when you combine a high-interest book series from a trusted source with fun-fi lled incentives to keep kids reading?
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SUPER READERS! Developed in consultation with literacy education experts, each National Geographic Readeris fi lled with cool information about topics kids love and big, colorful photographs, all in an easy-to-read, kid-friendly design.
Scan this code or log on kids.nationalgeographic.com/superreaderto learn more about the program and see all the books in this series
AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LIBRARY WHOLESALER. To order direct call toll-free 1-877-873-6846 or fax 1-515-699-3738.
Level 3 • Fluent reader
Level 1 • Starting to readPre-reader • Ready to read
Level 2 • Reading independently
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A dinosaur’s teeth tell us what it ate. Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus were plant-eaters. They had dozens of chisel-like teeth. Their teeth were good for snipping tough branches.
20Brachiosaurus
(BRACK-ee-oh-SORE-us)
fossil of Diplodocus
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Titanic had nine decks, or levels, with separate areas for !rst-class, second-class, and third-class passengers.
Smokestack
Gym
Second-class cabin
Pool
First-class dining room
Bridge
Crow’s nest
Wireless room
Boiler room
Bow
Grand staircaseStern
BOW: The front end of a ship
STERN: The back end of a ship
HULL: The lowest part of a ship, partly covered with water
“My pretty little cabin with its electric heater and pink curtains delighted me. Its beautiful lace quilt, and pink cushions, and photographs all around—it all looked so homey.”
—First-class passenger Lady Du! Gordon
Third-class cabin
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Hull
MAKES READING SUPER FUN!With fun incentives to keep reading, an interactive web site, and fun characters to get to know, National Geographic Readers
program has everything you need to get kids SUPER excited about reading.
FREE!Circle Reader Action #58to receive our Super Readers kit
and create a fun classroom reading event!
National Geographic Super Readers Kit includes
a teaching guide a poster a book samples prizes such as badges
and bookmarks
The Common Core State Standards
“We are going to see a huge increase in nonZiction publishing for the school market with the adoption of the Common Core Standards across the nation. Nearly 60% of the reading is suggested to be nonZiction.” —School Library Journal
Na)onal Geographic Society
Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the Society’s mission is to inspire people to care about the planet.
Na)onal Geographic and Kiwi Champions for the Environment
The more kids learn, the more they care.
WHY DID WE CREATE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
SUPER READERS?
Goals: Get kids SUPER excited about reading! Build reading frequency and stamina! Encourage kids to higher reading levels! Empower kids to learn about their world!
Visit our website
www.nationalgeographic.comkids/superreader
Download Your FREE Poster
Chart Your Progress
I READSU P E R R E A D E R
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Reward Your Effort
Visit our Website ORen! www.nationalgeographic.comkids/superreader
Play games and ac-vi-es Read book excerpts Enter contests See sneak peaks of
new -tles
QUESTIONS
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Thank You!