Thursday, October 10, 2013

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



Library Mr. Demsko
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!



Thursday, September 26, 2013

Library Lessons - Cycle 3 - Weeks 5 and 6



Library Mr. Demsko
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.


Thursday, September 12, 2013

Library Cycle 2 - 9-11-2013 to 9-24-2013



LESSONS Cycle 2 Weeks 3-4
September 11-24, 2013

Grade 6    9:00-9:40
Lesson: OPAC / Using the Dewey Decimel System.
Competencies: Independently, locate and select literary non-fiction and informational texts
on grade level.
Essential questions: 1. What is an OPAC? 2. What is the Dewey Decimal System?


Grade 5 10:20-11:00

Lesson: OPAC / Using the Dewey Decimel System
Activity: Lesson on using Destiny Library card catalog (OPAC). DVD on Using the Dewey Decimal System.
Competencies: Independently, locate and select literary non-fiction and informational texts
on grade level.
CC.1.1.5.E  Read with accuracy and fluency.
Essential questions: 1. What is an OPAC? 2. What is the Dewey Decimal System?


Grade 4 11:00-11:40  
Lesson: Using the OPAC.
Activity: Powerpoint outline of Dewey decimal system.
Competencies: Independently, locate and select literary non-fiction and informational texts
on grade level.
Use literacy strategies to determine readability of a source.
Common Core Standards:  CC.1.1.4.E Read with accuracy and fluency.
Essential question: How are books organized in a library?

Grade 3   9:40-10:20
Lesson: Using the OPAC.
Activity: Demonstrate how to use Destiny On-Line library catalog to look for books in the library collection.
Competencies: Independently, select grade-level appropriate literature in a variety of genres.
Independently, locate and select literary non-fiction and informational texts
on grade level.

CC.1.2.3.L   Read and comprehend literary non-fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.
Essential questions:  How do I locate the books I want to read?


Grade 2  1:15-1:55  
Lesson: Overview of library arrangement. Types of books and how to use the OPAC.
Read: Marion Looks for Answers
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 a library? 2. How do I find books in a library?

Grade 1 12:35-1:15
Lesson: Selecting books from a library. Overview of how we select books. Browsing vs. using the OPAC.
Activity: Demonstate use of OPAC, allow students time to use OPAC and/or browse for books.
Read: Goldisocks and the Three Libearians.
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?


Kindergarten: 1:55-2:35
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: Maybe a Bear Ate It!
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. Why must I take care of my library books?

BOOK FAIR WILL RUN THROUGH DAY 3 of A week of Cycle 2. Instruction will be made up in B week.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Book Fair - September 9-13, 2013

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the North Schuylkill Library - September 9-13, 2013. Students will visit/shop the book fair during their scheduled library times.

September 9
9:00 - 9:40 - Grade 6 - Ney
9:40-10:20 - Grade 3 Adams / Lynch
10:20-11:00- Grade 5 Houser
11:00-11:40 - Grade 4 - Moyer

12:35-1:15- Grade 1 - Dennis
1:15-1:55 - Grade 2 - McCabe / Markiewicz
1:55-2:35 - KDG - Kaminsky/Bernosky


September10
9:00 - 9:40 - Grade 6 -Bound
9:40-10:20 - Grade 3 Shadle
10:20-11:00- Grade 5Connors / Walsh
11:00-11:40 - Grade 4 -Fey

12:35-1:15- Grade 1 -Piatt / Burns
1:15-1:55 - Grade 2 - Dinnich / Shalles
1:55-2:35 - KDG -Smith


September 11
9:00 - 9:40 - Grade 6 Hysock / Leibensperger
9:40-10:20 - Grade 3 Smith
10:20-11:00- Grade 5Malick
11:00-11:40 - Grade 4 -Reinoehl

12:35-1:15- Grade 1 -Wiscount
1:15-1:55 - Grade 2 - Bell
1:55-2:35 - KDG -Fruschon


September 12
9:00 - 9:40 - Grade 6 Trezise
9:40-10:20 - Grade 3 Laudeman
10:20-11:00- Grade 5 Wolfe
11:00-11:40 - Grade 4 Leibig

12:35-1:15- Grade 1 -Cooper
1:15-1:55 - Grade 2 -Corinchock
1:55-2:35 - KDG - Borden Tarantelli


September 13
9:00 - 9:40 - Grade 6 - Kessler
9:40-10:20 - Grade 3 - Selgrade
10:20-11:00- Grade 5- Kempsey
11:00-11:40 - Grade 4- Herring

12:35-1:15- Grade 1 - Bisco / Bridy
1:15-1:55 - Grade 2 -Rau
1:55-2:35 - KDG - Potts

Fair will also be open from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, September 9th. 

See you there


Friday, August 30, 2013

Book Fair is coming!




The Scholastic Book Fair will be held September 9-13 at North Schuylkill Elementary. The Book Fair will be in the library and students will shop for books during their regular library time. The book fair will also be open on September 9th. from 4-7 PM.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Library Lessons - Cycle 1 - August 26 - September 9, 2013



Library Mr. Demsko
LESSONS Cycle 1 Weeks 1-2
August 26 -September 9, 2013

Grade 6   
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies.
Activity: Powerpoint review of library rules and organization.



Grade 5 
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies.
Activity: Powerpoint review of library rules and organization.



Grade 4  
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies.
Activity: Powerpoint review of library rules and organization. Review 5 finger rule in selection of books.
Read: Library Lil.


Grade 3  
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies.
Activity: Powerpoint review of library rules and organization.
Read: Library Dragon


Grade 2   
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies.
Activity: Powerpoint review of library rules and organization.
Read: Library Lion

Grade 1
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies. 
Activity: Powerpoint review of library rules and organization.
Read: Shelf Elf.


Kindergarten:
Lesson: Welcome to the library! Begin library book care lessons.
Activity: Begin 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: What Happened to Marion’s Book.


Book Exchange classes for Cycle 1:

Grade 6 – Book Fair Preview.
Grade 5 – Book Fair Preview.
Grade 4 – Book Fair Preview.
Grade 3- Book Fair Preview.
Grade 2- Book Fair Preview.
Grade 1- Book Fair Preview.
KDG. - Book Fair Preview.


September 9th day 5B begins Scholastic book fair!