Grade 6 –Polar
Express Writing project. Student will finish their writing project and share
with class.
Library Concept: Determining author’s point of view.
Competencies:
Using a writing prompt, write a paragraph using proper grammar, spelling and
punctuation.
Common core standard: Standard - CC.1.4.6.M Write narratives to
develop real or imagined experiences or events.
Grade 5 – Mystery Writing Project. Collaborative writing
inspired by images from the Mysteries of
Harris Burdick.
Objective: Students will begin the writing process.
Library
Information Concepts: Using images to inspire writing.
Competencies:
Working together to develop a story. Using images to inspire thinking.
Common Core Standard: CC: W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing
in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience.
Grade 4 – Read:
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
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:
Santa’s Snow Kitten. Discuss story.
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: Cranberry Christmas. Discuss
story.
Competencies: Describe
key ideas from text read aloud or presented orally or in another format.
Common core standard:
CC1.5.B
Grade 1 –
Read: Christmas Magic. Discuss story
and author/illustrator Michael Garland.
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 – Franklin’s Magic Christmas.
Competencies:
Identify characters in familiar stories.
Common core standard: CC1.3.H
Competencies:
Ask and answer questions about key details in text read aloud or presented
orally.
Common
core standard: CC1.5.B
