The BIG Read Faculty & Staff Resources
How to Use the BIG Read in Your Classroom and/or Event
Using The BIG Read in your classrooms and events doesn’t mean it needs to be totally integrated into your classrooms/events. Make it work for you by choosing your own BIG adventure.
BIG Adventure Users
Uses themes: Include activities such as discussion boards, class discussions, case studies, etc. that explore the book themes and encourage students to read the book and participate in events in their course(s).
BIG+ Adventure Users
Uses themes and book: Include activities such as discussion boards, class discussions, case studies, etc. that explore passages of the book and themes and encourage students to read the book and participate in events in their course(s).
Total BIG Users
Integrates themes and book: Include activities such as discussion boards, class discussions, case studies, essays, etc. that explore the book and book themes, require students to read the book and integrate events into the course(s).
BIG READ Teaching Resources
Below is information from workshops and other materials created to assist using The BIG Read in classrooms and events.
May 15, 2024 Workshop Materials
- The BIG Read 2024-2025 Book Teaching Workshop Packet (DOCX)
- Deaf Culture Handout (PDF)
- True Biz Book Club Packet (PDF)
- READERS GUIDE and Discussion Questions–True Biz (DOCX)
- Activity Descriptions (DOCX)
- The Face Of Exhibit Assignment Guidelines (DOCX)
- Talent/Participant Release (PDF)
BIG READ Monthly Word Searches and Glossary of Terms
Below are the monthly word searches and glossary of terms; please feel free to print and have in your offices for students, faculty and staff to learn more about deaf culture.