Thursday, September 29, 2016

Library - Cycle 3 - September 28 - October 13, 2016



Library Cycle 3
September 28-October 13, 2016
BOOK FAIR PREVIEW
All library classes will be viewing the Book Fair Preview as well as hearing book talks on some of the featured books for the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair to be held 10/17 to 10/21 in the North Schuylkill Elementary Library.

Grade 6  Grade 4-6 Preview
Grade 5  Grade 4-6 Preview
Grade 4  Grade 4-6 Preview
              Grade K-3 Preview
Grade 3 Grade K-3 Preview
             Grade 4-6 Preview
Grade 2 Grade K-3 Preview
              Read – “Don’t Throw it to Mo!”

Grade 1 Grade K Grade
            Read – “Mother Bruce.”
KDG    Begin book checkout for classes that have not yet started checking out books.
           Grade K-3 Preview



Friday, September 9, 2016

Library - Cycle 2 - September 13-27, 2016

Library Mr. Demsko
LESSONS Cycle 2
September 13-27, 2016

Grade 6  9:00-9:45
Lesson: On-line Resources: A lesson on on-line resources available through Power Library.
Competencies: Independently access and locate information in on-line resources.
Essential question: 1. What is an on-line resource.

Grade 4  9:45-10:30  
Lesson: A look at libraries. A look history of libraries.
Read: Using the Library. (DVD)
Competencies: Understand purpose of a library. Independently, select grade-level appropriate literary fiction in a variety of genres.
Use literacy strategies to determine readability of a source.
Common Core Standards:  CC.1.3.4.K   Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.  CC.1.1.4.E Read with accuracy and fluency.
Essential questions: 1. Why do we have libraries? 2. How are libraries organized?



Grade 3 10:30-11:15  
Lesson: Using Destiny. Students will be given an overview of how to search for books using Destiny.
Read: Library Mouse: A world to Explore.
Competencies: Locate library books using the OPAC. Independently, select grade-level appropriate literature in a variety of genres.
Common Core Standards:  CC.1.3.3.K   Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently. 
CC.1.2.3.L   Read and comprehend literary non-fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
Essential questions: 1. What is an OPAC? , 2. How do I locate the books I want to read?



Grade 5  11:15-12:00
Lesson: On-line Resources: A lesson on on-line resources available through Power Library.

Competencies: Independently access and locate information in on-line resources.
Essential question: 1. What is an on-line resource.


Grade 1 12:30-1:15
Lesson: Library responsibilities.
Read: D.W.’s Library Card.
Competencies: Independently, select grade-level appropriate literature in a variety of genres.
Common Core Standard: CC.1.3.1.K  Read and comprehend literature on grade level.
Essential questions: 1. What is a library? 2. What is a librarian? 3. How do I take care of my books?

Grade 2   1:15-2:00
Lesson: Proper book selection. Review the 5 finger rule.
Read: Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians.
Competencies: Independently, select grade-level appropriate literature in a variety of genres.
Common Core Standard: CC.1.3.2.K  Read and comprehend literature on grade level.
Essential questions: 1. What is an appropriate book for me? 2. Why is it important to select a just right book?


Kindergarten: 2:00-2:45
Lesson: Continue library book care lessons.
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 promptly.
Read: Mr. Wiggle’s Book and Mr. Wiggles Loves to Read.
 Competencies: Demonstrate proper book handling skills.
 Common Core Standard: CC.1.1.KA Utilize book handling skills.
 Essential questions: 1. What is a library? 2. What is a librarian?


Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Welcome to Mr. D's Library 2016-17

               Welcome to Mr' D's Library version 8.0. 

This is the start of my 8th year at North Schuylkill Elementary.

 The library has added many new books over the Summer. The first library cycle will include a review of library rules.