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The Media Center Guide

Sequoia Storytelling Time! 2024

The MediaCenter GuideSequoia Storytelling Time! 2024
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2024 Summer Storytelling Time

Contribute to the Sequoia Storytelling Space: Contribute to the Sequoia Storytelling Space:

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Make a literary graphic with your favorite quote

Once you read a book, make a literary graphic highlighting a passage or an excerpt that you found particularly moving. Share it to bit.ly/submitsummerlit

The sample was made by Omar L.

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Write a Media Review

Use this template to review your favorite book/podcast/wakelet collection. See student samples in the Media Center!

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Record a BookTalk

Use the template to add your video book talk to our collection of media reviews. Remember the acronym HEAT when composing your review: Hook, Energy, Audience, and Time

Engage w/ media collections curated by our Sequoia Community Engage w/ media collections curated by our Sequoia Community

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Submit your collection notes at bit.ly/submitsummerlit

** Have a literary goal that isn't represented here? Pitch your project to Ms. Snow!

Get ahead of Junior Dread Get ahead of Junior Dread

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Sample Book Projects

See samples and find templates to share what you're reading. Sumbit your project to bit.ly/submitsummerlit.

https://wakelet.com/wake/fOrFh3ra0VG18IoBbNU5d

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Extended Essay Writing Support

Use the summer to shape your Extended Essay with these resources. Good readers make good writers!

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Getting Ahead of Junior Dread

Worried about the perceived stress of junior year, college applications, and school in general? Visit this collection to get a jump on what's to come. Note: Only IB Diploma Candidates write an Extended Essay.

Our Amazing Teens! Our Amazing Teens!

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Check out our Crochet Patterns!

Want something hands-on to do this summer? Learn to crochet! Donate your old patterns to our collection when you're finished.
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Our Teens are taking over the Public Library

Join the Sequoia Teen Takeover on June 8! This is a student-driven collaboration with the Redwood City Public Library. This team pitched their program and earned a grant + stipend to run this session! Talk about pride!!!

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Live from the Ladder was a hit!

Each Monday in May, musicians shared their talents to give us mini-brain break!

Tips for smooth Senior Checkout Tips for smooth Senior Checkout

Seniors, if you have already turned in your books, bring a screenshot from your Library Account to the fast lane on Senior Check out day. Follow the instructions in the video below, or access instructions here.

Check your Library Account 2024

Look for the Book Bike and MCAs in the 4th of July Parade! Look for the Book Bike and MCAs in the 4th of July Parade!

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The Redwood City Public library filled the book bike with free NEW books just in time for summer! Look for the book bike over the summer in the 4th of July parade in Redwood City. Are you clearing out your teen's bookshelf? Contact Ms. Snow to arrange for a summer book pick up of "used with love" books that you no longer want.

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Books are due when you are done with them. Use the Book Drop if the Media Center is closed! Books are due when you are done with them. Use the Book Drop if the Media Center is closed!

Recommended Reading for the list-lovers Recommended Reading for the list-lovers

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The Media Center at Sequoia High School

Website: is.gd/shsmc
Location: 1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City, CA, USA
Phone: 650-367-9780 .64201
Facebook: facebook.com/seqhsmc
Twitter: @seqhsmc

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