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Reading Revolution:
Literacy and Life Student Presentation

November 10, 2011
Phoenix, Arizona

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The Kids Need to Read “Reading Revolution” program continued at ASU Preparatory Academy with a student presentation relating to PJ Haarsma's The Softwire series. Teachers at ASU Preparatory Academy integrated the series into their English language arts, math, science, and social studies core curriculum, which culminated in this evening presentation. The goal of Reading Revolution is to increase literacy rates and decrease dropout rates through innovative literacy instruction aimed at middle school students. Kids Need to Read is partnering with Arizona State University and ASU Preparatory Academy to produce this innovative curriculum. Other units of study will follow The Softwire program over a two-year period.

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The wall at the front of the library was lined with projects depicting Orbisian calendars, time cycles, and justice systems. © Denise GaryThe wall at the front of the library was lined with projects depicting Orbisian calendars, time cycles, and justice systems. © Denise Gary This calendar features alien portraits and metric comparisons. © Denise GaryThis calendar features alien portraits and metric comparisons. © Denise Gary These projects discuss the rights of Knudnicks; the bottom project includes an homage to the author and the book. © Denise GaryThese projects discuss the rights of Knudnicks; the bottom project includes an homage to the author and the book. © Denise Gary Time schedules on Orbis are quite complex, but students obviously mastered them, as shown in these two projects. © Denise GaryTime schedules on Orbis are quite complex, but students obviously mastered them, as shown in these two projects. © Denise Gary A completely different view of an Orbisian calendar © Denise GaryA completely different view of an Orbisian calendar © Denise Gary More projects regarding time and social justice © Denise GaryMore projects regarding time and social justice © Denise Gary As visitors moved away from the opening wall, they entered a library packed with fascinating student projects. © Denise GaryAs visitors moved away from the opening wall, they entered a library packed with fascinating student projects. © Denise Gary A very eye-catching calendar © Denise GaryA very eye-catching calendar © Denise Gary This creative project featured coupons and an advertisement for new “skins.” © Denise GaryThis creative project featured coupons and an advertisement for new “skins.” © Denise Gary An economics project featuring a budget sheet! © Denise GaryAn economics project featuring a budget sheet! © Denise Gary This civil rights project featured an “odat” display. © Denise GaryThis civil rights project featured an “odat” display. © Denise Gary This budget display featured alien currency and an ATM machine. © Denise GaryThis budget display featured alien currency and an ATM machine. © Denise Gary Another eyecatching Orbisian calendar © Denise GaryAnother eyecatching Orbisian calendar © Denise Gary © Denise Gary© Denise Gary There was a long row of tables featuring complex literacy circle projects. © Denise GaryThere was a long row of tables featuring complex literacy circle projects. © Denise Gary Bill of Rights – Orbis style! © Denise GaryBill of Rights – Orbis style! © Denise Gary Display of comparisons between slavery in the United States and slavery on Orbis. © Denise GaryDisplay of comparisons between slavery in the United States and slavery on Orbis. © Denise Gary A perceptive emphasis is placed on “disrespect.” © Denise GaryA perceptive emphasis is placed on “disrespect.” © Denise Gary The room was filled with families enjoying the students' work. © Denise GaryThe room was filled with families enjoying the students' work. © Denise Gary This student created a giant replica of the paperback version of <em>The Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1</em>. © Denise GaryThis student created a giant replica of the paperback version of The Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1. © Denise Gary Inside were time comparisons and a summary of the book. © Denise GaryInside were time comparisons and a summary of the book. © Denise Gary This student used a lot of creative art in her display. © Denise GaryThis student used a lot of creative art in her display. © Denise Gary Depictions of the main characters © Denise GaryDepictions of the main characters © Denise Gary Students summarize how <em>The Softwire</em> made them smarter. © Denise GaryStudents summarize how The Softwire made them smarter. © Denise Gary Math Teacher David Michael Bennett, Social Studies & Learning Lab Teacher Brett Isacksen, English Teacher Andrea Enger, and Social Studies Teacher Shannon O'Meara © Denise GaryMath Teacher David Michael Bennett, Social Studies & Learning Lab Teacher Brett Isacksen, English Teacher Andrea Enger, and Social Studies Teacher Shannon O'Meara © Denise Gary

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