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Newbery Award
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Introduction:
| The Newbery Medal is awarded each year to the author of the most distinguished children's book published in the United States the previous year. Winning the Newbery Medal provides recognition for writing achievement and is a high honor. |
Task:
| During this Quest you will learn information about the Newbery Medal. You will learn the history of the medal and the criteria for choosing an award-winning book. You will use the web to answer questions about the Newbery Medal and books which have received this award. |
Resources:
Activities:
| 1. Who is the Newbery Medal named
for? 2. Who proposed the idea of awarding the Newbery Medal? When? 3. Who awards the Newbery Medal? 4. How is the winning book chosen? What are some criteria for choosing the award-winning book? 5. What is the title of the most recent Newbery Medal book? 6. What is the title of the Newbery Medal book for the year you were born? 7. What are some titles of Newbery Medal books that you have read or have been read to you? |
Evaluation:
| Use the Barnes and Noble Book Reviews site to find the reviews of the latest Newbery Medal book. After reading the reviews, would you like to read this book? |
Conclusion:
| Newbery Medal books are read by many children throughout the United States. Now that you know about the history of the medal and how it is awarded, try to decide if your favorite book deserves the award. |
Updated October 09, 2004
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