[CASL-L] Need Pro/Con Database for Lower Level Readers

[Monica Ahern]

Thanks, John-- I appreciate the feedback.
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Monica Ahern
Library Media Specialist
William H. Hall High School
860-232-4561 x6330


On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 8:11 AM John Crowley <johncrowley3 at icloud.com> wrote:

> I agree with Juliann.  I suggest you contact Facts on File to see if
> they’ll give you a 30 day trial.  Then use it to compare/contrast with
> SIRS.
> John Crowley
> https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-crowley-5694009
> johncrowley3 at icloud.com
> J.D. Crowley Consulting
> 566 Broadview Road
> Orange, CT 06477
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> On May 8, 2019, at 11:55 AM, Juliann T. Moskowitz <juliann14 at hotmail.com>
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> We use SIRS and also Issues and Controversies by Facts on File. It's very
> good. You can't search by grade level but the entire database is made for
> grades 8-12. If you have students at a lower reading level they can select
> the "read aloud" option and have it read to them since auditory
> comprehension exceeds reading comprehension.
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> Juliann T. Moskowitz
> Director of Library Media
> St. Joseph High School
> Trumbull, CT 06611
> juliann14 at hotmail.com
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> *From:* CASL-L <casl-l-bounces at mylist.net> on behalf of Monica Ahern via
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> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 8, 2019 11:09 AM
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> *Subject:* [CASL-L] Need Pro/Con Database for Lower Level Readers
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> Hi Friends,
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> We may be looking to move away from SIRS Discoverer, and we are wondering
> if someone uses a database that has the same set up as Discoverer
> (background article and pro/con articles for each issue) and one that is
> searchable by reading level.
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> Thanks,
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> Monica
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> Monica Ahern
> Library Media Specialist
> William H. Hall High School
> 860-232-4561 x6330
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