Library Cycle 5 - October 28-November 11, 2015

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