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//Teacher and school media specialists work together to initiate learning activities that are authentic in nature such as research projects that stem from student interest peeked by materials they are reading.//
 * Key Word 1: Authentic Learning**- information inquiry activities that replicate real-world experiences for students.

**Key Word 2: Choice**- the free-learning model of the Chautauqua Institute that promotes student interests. //Students have choice in their reading materials in the initiative and they are able to conduct inquiry activities based on their wants and needs.//

**Key Word 3: Collaboration**- teachers, school media specialists, and teachers working together to reach students in the classroom and attain AASL and state academic standards //Collaboration is key for a culture of reading for pleasure to take root and thrive.//

**Key Word 4: Informal Learning-** the free-learning model of the Chautauqua Institute. Informal learning allows students to conduct inquiry on subjects of interest to them. //Students should feel the library media center is open for them to explore.//

**Key Word 5: Integrated Instruction**-instruction that crosses disciplines, curricula, and teachers //Collaboration among content area teachers and school media specialist may be attained with themed units of instruction and inquiry experiences.// **Key Word 6: Learning Laboratory**- modern technologies and information sources brought together for student learners to use. Materials are housed in the library media center, the soul of the school //Students must view and use the library media center as the place to go to find the diverse materials or tools. They should feel free to share those ideas and create products that also may be housed in the school library.//

**Key Word 7: Literacy**- basic literacy is the hallmark of silent sustained reading. While students are developing basic literacy skills as they use 21st century literacy skills to enhance their experiences. //Teachers and school media specialists must work to improve the reading skills of their students while offer them high interest activities and scaffolding that improve 21st century literacy skills.//

**Key Word 8: Metacognition**- thinking about thinking, self-evaluation. //Students should have ample opportunities and formats to reflect on their personal reading experiences.//

**Key Word 9: Scaffolding**- helping students challenge themselves within their individual Zones of Proximal Development. //The media specialist provided appropriate instruction for age, developmental appropriateness, and background knowledge.//


 * Key Word //10: Student Journals//**//-// student expression and educator-student communication through reflective journaling. //Students may keep journals in digital formats, online such as blogs, etc…//