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Explore the top five fiction favorites for freshmen at EHS Media Center, including the gripping "Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins, Kathryn Stockett's "The Help," and the magical realms of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books. Dive into a variety of fiction genres such as adventure, horror, and historical fiction. Learn about our checkout policies, how to recommend books, and utilize search stations to find your next read. Plus, check out new books, magazines, and student equipment available at the media center!
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Welcome EHS Media Center Task Definition: • Top 5 Freshman Fiction Favorites • Fiction Genres and Location • Graphic Novels and Location • Location of New Books, Magazines, Playaways, and Nooks • Student Equipment Check out • Check out Policies • How to Recommend Books • Use Search Stations to Find Books • Check out a Book
Top Five Freshman Fiction Favorites • Hunger Games Series – Suzanne Collins • The Help – Kathryn Stockett • Percy Jackson & the Olympians Series – Rick Riordan • Twilight Series – Stephanie Meyer • Vampire Academy Series – Richelle Mead/ Cirque Du Freak Series – Darren Shan
Fiction Genres:Adventure • “Thrillers” • Fast-paced action • Suspense • Examples: The Devil and His Boy by Anthony Horowitz Fic (Adv) Pat
Fiction Genres:Contemporary • Realistic events • Modern setting • Examples: Crank by Ellen Hopkins, Airhead by Meg Cabot Fic (Con) Rap
Fiction Genre: Fantasy • Magic • Supernatural creatures • Good vs. evil • Examples: Dragon Avenger by E.E. Knight, Harry Potter series Fic (Fan) Cas
Fiction Genres:Historical Fiction • Fictional accounts of historic figures, events • Examples: Atonement by Ian McEwan, Copper Sun by Sharon Draper Fic (His) Low
Fiction Genres:Mystery • Figure out unsolved puzzle/crime/ event • Examples: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Pretty Little Liars series Fic (Mys) Bro
Fiction Genre: Multicultural • Characters from diverse cultures • African-American, Latino, Native American, etc. • Examples: • The First Part Last by Angela Johnson Fic (Mul) Mye
Fiction Genres:Horror • Scary • Paranormal • Evil • Examples: Cirque du Freak series, The Chronicles of Vladimir Todd by Heather Brewer Fic (Hor) Cla
Fiction Genres:Religion • Religious faith central to plot and theme • Examples: Left Behind series, A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving Fic (Rel) You
Fiction Genres:Romance • Love stories • Relationships/ Dating/Crushes • Happy endings • Examples: The Secrets of Boys by Hailey Abbot, Nicholas Sparks books Fic (Rom) Ada
Fiction Genres:Science Fiction • Science/technology • Other worlds/planets/ dimensions • Examples: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Uglies by Scott Westerfield Fic (Sci) Shu
Fiction Genres:Sports • Athletic events/charac- ters • Examples: Crackback by John Coy, Soccer Scoop by Matt Christopher Fic (Spo) Mye
Graphic Novels • Book-length comics • Examples: Chibi Vampire series, Bleach series, Bone series 741.5 Chm
New Books, Playaways, and Magazines • New Books (Fiction and Non Fiction) • Magazines (New and Archive) • Playaways (Fiction and Non Fiction) ABP Fic Gru
Nook E-Readers • 13 Color Wi-Fi (school only) • All Genres (Fic/Non-FIc) • Two week check-out • Parent permission • Forms at desk
Student Equipment • 3 Mini Laptops • 5 Flip Camcorders • 2 Digital Cameras • 3 Day Limit • $1 Late Fee Per Day • Teacher & Parent Permission Required
Check Out Policies • 3 Item Limit • Circulation Loan Period – 14 Days • New Magazines/Some Reference - Overnight • Late Fees – 5 Cents Day/Book • No Check Out for Over Dues and Fines over $1 • Renew (Avoid Late Fees) – Can Renew without Book in Hand
Media Center Intranet Page • Collection Development Recommendation Link • Search Station • Access from anywhere