Library Cycle 7

Mr. Demsko          LIBRARY LESSONS                   Cycle 7    

                                    11/26/2013 – 12/12/2013

A week

Grade 6- The Polar Express – We will read story and then do a writing project based on a question about the story.

Library Concept: Determining author’s point of view.

Competencies: Determine author’s point of view or purpose in text.

Common core standard: CC1.2.D

Grade 5- The Polar Express – We will read story and then do a writing project based on a question about the story.

Library Concept: Identifying Main Idea.

Competencies: Capture main points from text read aloud or presented orally or in other media formats. State information in concise form and own words.

Common core standard: CC1.5.B

Grade 4 – Read The Day Before Christmas.

Library Concept: Identifying Main Idea.

Competencies: Restate part of text read aloud or presented orally or in other media formats.  Use own words when restating.

Common core standard: CC1.5.B

Grade 3

Read: Brown Paper Teddy Bear.

Library Concept: Identifying Main Idea.

Competencies: Identify main ideas and supporting details of text read aloud or presented orally or in other media formats.

Common core standard: CC1.5.B

Grade 2

Read: Angelina’s Christmas.- Read and discuss.

Competencies: Describe key ideas from text read aloud or presented orally or in another format.

Common core standard: CC1.5.B

Grade 1 

Read: The Mouse before Christmas and An Elf for Christmas

Competencies: Confirm understanding of text read aloud or presented orally by asking and answering questions about key details.

Common core standard: CC1.5.B

Kindergarten

Read: Max and Ruby’s Christmas and Max and Ruby’s Christmas Tree.

 Competencies: With support, identify why author uses certain details to support points in text.

Common core standard: CC1.2.H

Competencies: Ask and answer questions about key details in text read aloud or presented orally.

 Common core standard: CC1.5.B

B Week

Grade 6 – Continue writing project.

Grade 5 – Continue writing project.

Grade 4 – Read: The Polar Express.

Grade 3 – Read: Santa’s Snow Kitten.

Grade 2 – Read: Olive the Other Reindeer.

Grade 1- Read: Christmas Magic by Michael Garland.

KDG: Read: Christmas Bear and Merry Christmas Emily.

Library Cycle 6 - November 8-21, 2013

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LESSONS Cycle 6 Weeks 11-12

November 8-21, 2013 

Grade 6:   Maps and Atlases – Lesson on types and use of maps and atlases

Students will be shown various types of map and atlases. They will be given time to use these resources.

Grade 5:    Citing sources of information. Students will be shown how to cite sources of information and create a citation in the MLA style. They will understand need for citing sources and the dangers of plagiarism.

Competencies: Create a list of sources used.

Common Core Standard: CC.1.4.W (3-5)

Grade 4: A look at characters, plot and setting in a fiction story.

Competencies: Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).

Common Core Standard: CCSS ELA-Literacy.RL.4.3

Grade 3: A look at the different genres in fiction.

Competencies: Independently, select grade-level-appropriate literary fiction in a variety of genres.

Common Core Standard: CC.1.3.K (3-5)

Grade 2 An introduction to the different genres of books.

Competencies: Independently, select grade-level-appropriate literary fiction in a variety of genres.

Common Core Standard: CC.1.3.K (PreK-2)

Grade 1 What is fiction? A look at fiction and the difference between fact and fiction.

 Competencies: Explain differences between fiction and non-fiction texts.        

 Common Core Standard: CC.1.3.E (PreK-1)

Kindergarten:  Literature appreciation: We will look at Thanksgiving stories.

                        Week 11 Read: Olivia Talks Turkey and Off to Plymouth Rock.

                        Week 12 Read: Thanksgiving Mice and Fluffy’s Thanksgiving.

Competencies: Find connections between words and illustrations in book read aloud or read alone.

Common Core Standard: CC.1.3.G

Note: Day 2A, November 11, Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 will have a Veterans Day Lesson. They will have their scheduled lesson in B week.

B week schedule for all days 1, 3, 4 and 5.

Grade 6 - Powerpoint presentation on Thanksgiving.

Grade 5 - Powerpoint presentation on Thanksgiving.

Grade 4 - Holidays for Children – Thanksgiving. (DVD)

Grade 3 - The First Thanksgiving (video)

Library - Cycle 5 Weeks 9-10 October 25- November 7. 2013

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LESSONS Cycle 5 Weeks 9-10  October 25- November 7, 2013

Grade 6   On-line Resources: Class will be shown the many resources available through Power Library as well as Grolier On-line.

Grade 5   On-line Resources: Class will be shown the many resources available through Power Library as well as Grolier On-line.

Grade 4   Dictionary Lesson –Review of dictionary use and how to use Guide Words. We will look up words and list the Guide Words that were used to find the assigned words.

Grade 3 A look at Non-fiction. Explore the world of information that awaits students in the non-fiction section of the library.

Grade 2 Types of books. Explore the various types of books found in a library.

Grade 1 Introduction to the OPAC. Students will be shown the use of the Destiny Library Card Catalog and given an opportunity to try to use it to locate books.

              

Kindergarten: Discuss the parts that make up a book. (Cover, spine, pages, etc.) Read: How Rocket Learned to Read.

Book Exchange classes for Cycle 5:

Grade 6 – Expand on on-line resources lesson allow for additional hands on time.

Grade 5 – Expand on on-line resources lesson allow for additional hands on time.

Grade 4 – Continue with dictionary lesson as required or read a story.

Grade 3-  Continue lesson on non-fiction books and how to locate them using their call numbers.

Grade 2- Read: The Flying Books of  Mr. Morris Lessmore.

Grade 1- Read Library Mouse a World to Explore.

Kindergarten: Rocket Writes a Story.

Library Lessons - Cycle 4 - October 9-24, 2013

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LESSONS Cycle 4 Weeks 7-8

October 9-24, 2013

    We will look at the elements of scary stories and classes will be read scary stories appropriate to their grade level.

Grade 6   Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

                 

Grade 5   Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Grade 4   Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Grade 3 Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Grade 2   Read Selections from My Treasury of Scary Stories.

Grade 1   Read: Miss Smith and the Haunted Library.

           

Kindergarten: Read: Tell Me a Scary Story… But Not Too Scary!

Book Exchange classes for Cycle 4:

Grade 6 – Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Grade 5 – Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Grade 4 – Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Grade 3- Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Grade 2- Read The Witch who was afraid of Witches.

Grade 1- Read Click, Clack, Boo! and selections from In a Dark, Dark Room.

Kindergarten: Read: Tell Me another Scary Story… But Not Too Scary!

Library Lessons - Cycle 3 - Weeks 5 and 6

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LESSONS Cycle 3 Weeks 4-5

September 25 - October 8, 2013

Grade 6   9:00-9:40

Lesson: Almanac review. A look at finding information using an almanac.

Grade 5  10:20-11:00

Lesson: Dewey Decimel System

Activity: Lesson on how the Dewey Decimal System organizes library materials.

Grade 4 11:00-11:40  

Lesson: Using the OPAC.

Activity: Powerpoint outline of Dewey decimal system.

Grade 3   9:40-10:20

Lesson: A look at nonfiction books.

Activity: Share with class various types of subjects available in the nonfiction section.

Grade 2  1:15-1:55  

Lesson: Literature appreciation. A look at Caldecott Award winning author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg and some of his award winning books.

Read: The Stranger.

Grade 1 12:35-1:15

Lesson: Selecting books from a library. Literature appreciation.

Activity: Allow students time to use OPAC and/or browse for books.

Read: Library Mouse.

Kindergarten: 1:55-2:35

Lesson: Begin library book signout.

Activity: Continue discussing how to care for library books. Emphasize that library books belong to the library and must be cared for so others can enjoy them. Explain need to return books on time. Help students select their library book.

Read: DW’s Library Card and Dear Dragon Goes to the Library.