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Discussion Notes:
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 * Would displaying books face out (i.e.McNally) encourage students to choose and access books from the classroom library
 * rotation and product placement
 * Would increasing frequency of read alouds and book talks from the classroom library increase student use of the library
 * advertising books in the classroom through booktalks, student talk alouds
 * What variety of books is recommended i a classroom library?
 * non-fiction
 * Where do I find books for my classroom library?
 * Book bins, book rotations
 * How do I monitor my classroom library?

//Resources to Support Further Inquiry Into This Question//

 * **Scholastic's Best Practice - Teaching With Classroom Libraries** - http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4455 - Research shows that having a wide range of quality books in the classroom contributes to students' reading success. The following "5 Steps to Creating Your Own Classroom Library" will help you get started with planning, organizing, and sustaining your collection.