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Finding Credible Information in the Era of Fake News
In the modern world, you need to be a savvy media user to ensure that you are getting good quality news and information. We are constantly being told to watch out for fake news, misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, and biased content. To be savvy, you need to be critical of your sources of information and understand […]
Written on October 5, 2021 at 1:54 pm
Categories: 21st century literacy skills, Research
Tags: accuracy of information, authenticity of information, database resources, databases, evaluating information, fake news, information landscape, information literacy
Classic Book of the Week
Sienna Anning, who worked with us here in the iCentre, recommended some classic reads that she thinks both students and teachers will enjoy. A classic is a book which, with each rereading, offers as much of a sense of discovery as the first reading, and one of the best classics is Little Women by Louisa […]
Written on October 5, 2021 at 8:51 am
Categories: Book of the Week, Book Review, Graphic Book Review
Tags: American civil war, charity, classic, classic novel, coming of age, family, feminist novel, great classic reads, importance of family, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, Love, morality, read the book see the movie, role of women, romance, self-sacrifice, sisters, social class, strong female character, work
YA Holiday Reads for Students
Holidays are the perfect time to catch up on your reading. We recommend that you put any of our YA Book of the Week recommendations on your reading list to borrow in whatever format you prefer – book, ebook or audio – depending on availability. You won’t be disappointed. For more inspiration, see the iCentre […]
Written on September 12, 2021 at 3:54 pm
Categories: #holidayreads, Book Review, Graphic Book Review
Tags: #greatreads, #holidayreads, #RLaG, #RLaGeveryday, reading for pleasure, reading recommendations, YA fiction, YA greatreads
Holiday Reads for our Younger Students
Holidays are the perfect time to catch up on your reading. We recommend that you put any of our Book of the Week recommendations on your reading list to borrow in whatever format you prefer – book, ebook or audio – depending on availability. You won’t be disappointed. For more inspiration, see the iCentre Pinterest […]
Written on September 12, 2021 at 3:21 pm
Categories: #holidayreads, Book Review, Graphic Book Review
Tags: #greatreads, #greatreads for Middle Years' readers, #holidayreads, #RLaG, book of the week recommendations, iCentre Pinterest
Principal’s Reading Challenge Winners Announced
The 2021 Principal’s Reading Challenge has come to an end. There was fierce competition over the four weeks of the challenge. It has been a lot of fun watching the digital leader board as both Home Room statistics and The Best Reader in the House were updated live each week. Congratulations Belle Prairie Home Room 6. Led by Ms […]
Written on September 12, 2021 at 2:50 pm
Categories: 21st century literacy skills, iCentre
Tags: #RLaGeveryday, home room challenge, home room competition, literacy actitivites, literacy advancement of girls, Principal's reading challenge 2021, reading, reading challenge, reading for pleasure, RLaG, supporting a reading culture
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