Friend of the Week!! January 30, 2010
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TRY SOMETHING NEW!
Kudos to Ms. Kervina’s English Classes!!! Students in Ms. Kervina’s 3rd and 6th period classes produced book trailers on Windows Movie Maker (a Windows Utility on all of our computers), and they are fantastic!!!! These individual student projects are works of art and will entice you into each book… we hope to have some of these book trailers – and books – displayed soon!! CONGRATULATIONS on the final products of this unique project. 
CSI – Plagiarism Prevention January 26, 2010
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Do you want to make sure you are not plagiarizing? CSI-Prevention of Plagiarisim (Crime Scene Investigation Prevention) Workshops are held ever Wednesday after school in the Media Center. Let Mrs. McNair know that you are interested. Or, just come to the Media Center after school and look for the CSI-Prevention sign.
Plagiarism Information January 22, 2010
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NEWSFLASH: UNintentional instances of plagiarism are just as serious as INTENTIONAL instances. Plagiarism is a serious offense. If you want to make sure you are not plagiarizing, take a look at the “AVOID PLAGIARISM” tab on the Media Center blackboard course. YOU are definitely enrolled in it. (The new plagiarism powerpoint is on the staff drive under “Librarians>Instruction” for teachers who would like to see or use it.)
Library Friend of the Week January 22, 2010
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Earlier this week, ALL of Mr. Barham’s English 12 Classes heard about Plagiarism Prevention as a prelude to their research project. Thank you for asking the librarians to come to your classes for the preso!
Historical Fiction January 18, 2010
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I have been reading some historical fiction – most of the books take place in medieval England or Europe. I haven’t really enjoyed medieval literature before, but the new fiction in this genre is great! These are some YA books I recommend: The Last Light of the Sun by Kay, Ophelia by Lisa Klein, The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner. Do you like historical fiction? Which periods? What books?
Ophelia and The Thief are quick reads. Let me know if you like them.
- Mrs. McNair
Michael Printz Award Announced in Boston Today! January 18, 2010
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The Michael Printz Award is given each year to a book for young adults that demonstrates literary excellence. The winner this year goes to….
Going Bovine 
by Libba Bray
Sixteen year old slacker, Cameron, sets off on a madcap road trip along with a punk angel, a dwarf sidekick, a yard gnome and a mad scientist, to save the world and perhaps his own life. This wildly imaginative modern day take on Don Quixote is complex, hilarious and stunning. The hero’s journey will never be the same after “Going Bovine.”
If you interested in the Printz honor books, check out the ALA website:
Caught Researching January 18, 2010
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CAUGHT RESEARCHING
will be a feature of the library blog. Are you researching in the library? You might be featured on the blog.
Newberry Winner Announced in Boston this weekend January 18, 2010
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“When You Reach Me,” written by Rebecca Stead, is the 2010 Newbery Medal winner. This book is on order for our library.
Coming Soon! January 16, 2010
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News about the CVHS ONLINE BOOKSHELF account. We’ll post info on the CVHSREADS blog.
