Library Lessons
Cycle 5
October 28-November 11, 2015
Grade 4
(9:00-9:45)
A look at the different
genres in fiction. Read: The Wreck of the
Zephyr if time allows.
Competencies:
Independently, select grade-level-appropriate literary fiction in a variety of genres.
Common Core
Standard: CC.1.3.K (3-5)
Grade 6
(9:45-10:30)
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
Grade 3
(10:30-11:15)
A look at the different
genres in fiction. Read: Zathura if
time allows.
Competencies:
Independently, select grade-level-appropriate literary fiction in a variety of genres.
Common Core
Standard: CC.1.3.K (3-5)
Grade 5
(11:30-12:15)
Lesson: Dewey Decimal System
Activity:
Lesson on how the Dewey Decimal System organizes library materials. View DVD on
the Dewey Decimal System.
Competencies:
Independently, locate and select literary non-fiction and informational texts
on grade level.
Common Core Standards:
CC.1.1.5.E Read with accuracy and fluency.
Essential questions: 1..
What is the Dewey Decimal System?
LUNCH –
12:15-12:45
Grade 2
(12:45-1:30)
Read and discuss. The Widow’s Broom by Chris Van Allsburg.
Competencies: Describe key ideas from text read
aloud or presented orally or in another format.
Common core standard: CC1.5.B
Grade 1
(1:30-2:15)
Read and discuss. Flat Stanley and the Haunted House.
Competencies: Confirm understanding of text read aloud or presented orally
by asking and answering questions about key details.
Common core standard: CC1.5.B
KDG
(2:15-3:00)
Read and discuss. Noodles, I’m No Turkey and Thanksgiving
Cats.
Competencies:
With support, identify why author uses certain details to support points in
text.
Common core standard: CC1.2.H
