Attract Young Male Readers
by picking books they like!
When thinking of ways to market reading to boys. The Percy Jackson series came to my mind. My youngest son VeSean is 11 and all the boys in his class this year have been racing to see who can finish reading the whole series first. Since the Percy Jackson series is pertaining to Greek Mythology, I thought it would be great if a library were to draw boys into the library by doing a Greek Mythology week. During this week I would have the following activities planned.
1. Set up a Greek Mythology table with;
1. Set up a Greek Mythology table with;
- Percy Jackson books
- Nonfiction Greek Mythology books
- Pictures of Greek Mythology armor and accessories
- History and Greek Mythology Professor Mr. J.W. Wicket from Coleman (College (who is also a private Musician)
- Circulate a flyer in library and at the local schools and programs that would say;
Contents of Flyer
Children in grades 4th through 6th grade and their parents are invited to learn about the mysteries of Greek Mythology with a short magic show included. Children who are fans of the “Percy Jackson Series”, by Rick Riordan will have the opportunity to get a free copy of one of the books in the series, while supplies last at the beginning and end of the program. Children can look forward to trying on real Greek armor!!!
The following are the pictures of the Greek accessories and Percy Jackson books for the display table!
Children in grades 4th through 6th grade and their parents are invited to learn about the mysteries of Greek Mythology with a short magic show included. Children who are fans of the “Percy Jackson Series”, by Rick Riordan will have the opportunity to get a free copy of one of the books in the series, while supplies last at the beginning and end of the program. Children can look forward to trying on real Greek armor!!!
The following are the pictures of the Greek accessories and Percy Jackson books for the display table!
See below!
Greek Mythology Display Table books:
Ancient Greece, by Sean Price: A Complete Resource Filled with Background Information, Cross-Curricular Activities and Games, Library and Internet Li with Poster
Bring the rich culture of ancient Greece into your library (and stimulate reading) with engaging activities and games that involve critical thinking. This book is filled with easy to read Greek Myths in comic book format. Your youth males can become experts on Ancient Greece as they play a polis strategy game, argue a case in an Athenian trial, map out historic sites along the Aegean coast, enact a scene from Antigone, try-on Golden Age fashions, and many more exciting things, with a full-color map of ancient Greece.
Publisher: Scholastic (September 2000)
Language: English
Grades: 5th and up
ISBN-10: 0439059194
ISBN-13: 978-0439059190
Greek Mythology Web-link for teachers
View Inside the book Ancient Greece below!
Bring the rich culture of ancient Greece into your library (and stimulate reading) with engaging activities and games that involve critical thinking. This book is filled with easy to read Greek Myths in comic book format. Your youth males can become experts on Ancient Greece as they play a polis strategy game, argue a case in an Athenian trial, map out historic sites along the Aegean coast, enact a scene from Antigone, try-on Golden Age fashions, and many more exciting things, with a full-color map of ancient Greece.
Publisher: Scholastic (September 2000)
Language: English
Grades: 5th and up
ISBN-10: 0439059194
ISBN-13: 978-0439059190
Greek Mythology Web-link for teachers
View Inside the book Ancient Greece below!
About the Author: Sean Price Over the years, Mr. Price wrote and edited for Scholastic News. He currently writes for educational magazines and books from his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. (No picture online for this author)
Greek Myth: 15 Mini-Books of Classic Stories,
by Sherry Girard (No Author Information found)
Adorable Reproducible Patterns With Engaging Writing Prompts.Invite students to create meaningful responses to literature with these engaging, hands-on art and writing projects. This book is filled with easy to read Greek Myths in comic book format.
Classroom Tip: Teachers can use these mini-books to activate prior knowledge of Greek Mythology stories that may have been introduced in previous grades. Students can enjoy coloring the illustrations too! Librarians can make copies of illustrations for students to color in library and take home! Inside the book it starts off with a "How to use this book" page which helps students and teachers get the most out of the materials. Mythology Resources page gives book titles for teachers and students to refer to.
Grades: Grades 4 - 8
Level(s): Intermediate, Middle School
ISBN (Digital Book): 9780545181334
ISBN (Physical Book): 9780439215619
Publisher: Scholastic
by Sherry Girard (No Author Information found)
Adorable Reproducible Patterns With Engaging Writing Prompts.Invite students to create meaningful responses to literature with these engaging, hands-on art and writing projects. This book is filled with easy to read Greek Myths in comic book format.
Classroom Tip: Teachers can use these mini-books to activate prior knowledge of Greek Mythology stories that may have been introduced in previous grades. Students can enjoy coloring the illustrations too! Librarians can make copies of illustrations for students to color in library and take home! Inside the book it starts off with a "How to use this book" page which helps students and teachers get the most out of the materials. Mythology Resources page gives book titles for teachers and students to refer to.
Grades: Grades 4 - 8
Level(s): Intermediate, Middle School
ISBN (Digital Book): 9780545181334
ISBN (Physical Book): 9780439215619
Publisher: Scholastic
Take a look inside this book below!
A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology: The Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creature, by Heather Alexander
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Incorporated, 2011
ISBN 157912867X
Age Group: 9-12 years old
Award-winning series explores the fascinating world of Greek mythology from the myth of Narcissus to Odysseus versus the Cyclopes. Includes a Gods and Goddesses Family Tree Poster, Stickers, and Temporary Tattoos Packed with action, adventure. The book is organized into two main parts. The first section introduces the gods and goddesses, from Apollo to Hades, as well as nymphs, satyrs, centaurs, and the mortal descendents of Zeus, such as Hercules and Midas. Part two is about the myths: Pandora's Box, Prometheus' Discovery of Fire, the Trojan Horse and many more. Sidebars feature word definitions and fun facts, as well as games and projects. Meredith Hamilton's charming illustrations add vibrant color to intrigue any reader.
About the Author: Heather Alexander
Ms. Alexander has written several books for children and young adults including the previous title in this series. She served as vice president and editorial director at Parachute Press, where she edited four young-adult series, three middle-grade series and several nonfiction titles. She currently lives in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Incorporated, 2011
ISBN 157912867X
Age Group: 9-12 years old
Award-winning series explores the fascinating world of Greek mythology from the myth of Narcissus to Odysseus versus the Cyclopes. Includes a Gods and Goddesses Family Tree Poster, Stickers, and Temporary Tattoos Packed with action, adventure. The book is organized into two main parts. The first section introduces the gods and goddesses, from Apollo to Hades, as well as nymphs, satyrs, centaurs, and the mortal descendents of Zeus, such as Hercules and Midas. Part two is about the myths: Pandora's Box, Prometheus' Discovery of Fire, the Trojan Horse and many more. Sidebars feature word definitions and fun facts, as well as games and projects. Meredith Hamilton's charming illustrations add vibrant color to intrigue any reader.
About the Author: Heather Alexander
Ms. Alexander has written several books for children and young adults including the previous title in this series. She served as vice president and editorial director at Parachute Press, where she edited four young-adult series, three middle-grade series and several nonfiction titles. She currently lives in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Greek and Latin Roots: Vocabulary Packets
by Liane B. Onish
Publisher: Scholastic
Grades: Grades 4 - 8
Level(s): Intermediate, Middle School
ISBN (Digital Book): 9780545247825
ISBN (Physical Book): 9780545124126
Eight ready-to-use activity packets improve student’s word-study skills and increase their vocabulary skills. In each packet, students can learn five common Greek and Latin roots plus 15 new words formed from Greek roots. Other exciting activities such as; Crossword puzzles, word searches, provide repeated repetition to make new vocabulary words stick to memory. Teachers or librarians can give it to students for independent work or for homework.
by Liane B. Onish
Publisher: Scholastic
Grades: Grades 4 - 8
Level(s): Intermediate, Middle School
ISBN (Digital Book): 9780545247825
ISBN (Physical Book): 9780545124126
Eight ready-to-use activity packets improve student’s word-study skills and increase their vocabulary skills. In each packet, students can learn five common Greek and Latin roots plus 15 new words formed from Greek roots. Other exciting activities such as; Crossword puzzles, word searches, provide repeated repetition to make new vocabulary words stick to memory. Teachers or librarians can give it to students for independent work or for homework.
Take a peek into this awesome workbook and see whats in store for your youth!
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