Library Cycle 7 December 2-15, 2015

Cycle 7 Lessons

December 2-15, 2015

Grade 6 –Polar Express Writing project. We will read the story Polar Express and use it as a writing prompt.

Library Concept: Determining author’s point of view.

Competencies: Determine author’s point of view or purpose in text.

Common core standard: CC1.2.D

 

Grade 5 – Mystery Writing Project. Collaborative writing inspired by images from the Mysteries of Harris Burdick.

Objective: Students will select which image from the Mysteries of Harris Burdick they will use to write their stories.

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: The Day before Christmas. The story of how Clement Clark Moore was inspired to write his classic poem.

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: Brown Paper Teddy Bear. 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: Dewey’s 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: Mouse before Christmas and An Elf for Christmas. Discuss stories 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 – Read: Max and Ruby’s Christmas. and Max and Ruby’s Christmas Tree. Discuss stories.

Competencies: With support, identify why author uses certain details to support points in text.

Common core standard: CC1.2.H

Competencies: Ask and answer questions about key details in text read aloud or presented orally.

 Common core standard: CC1.5.B

Cycle 6 - November November 13 - December 1, 2015

Cycle 6 Lessons

November 13 – December 1, 2015

Grade 6 – Using the Internet. A look at using the Internet to research topics as well as staying safe on-line.

Competencies: Independently access and locate information in on-line resources.

Grade 5 – Mystery Writing Project. Collaborative writing inspired by images from the Mysteries of Harris Burdick.

Objective: Students will be introduced to the elements of mysteries and expectations for their collaborative writing project.

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 – Types of writing. We will watch a DVD on the different types of writing and discuss.

Objective: Identify and understand the different types of writing.

Essential question: How do writers vary their writing for differing audiences and purposes?

 

 

Grade 3 – “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” We will watch the video of the Washington Irving classic.

Competencies: Describe key ideas from text read aloud or presented orally or in another format.

 

Grade 2 – Read: Cranberry Thanksgiving.

Competencies: Describe key ideas from text read aloud or presented orally or in another format.

 

Grade 1 – Read: “Gus the Pilgrim Turkey.”

Competencies: Confirm understanding of text read aloud or presented orally by asking and answering questions about key details.

 

Kindergarten – Read: “Off to Plymouth Rock.”

Competencies: Confirm understanding of text read aloud or presented orally by asking and answering questions about key details.

 

 

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

Library Cycle 4 - October 14-27, 2015

Library Mr. Demsko

LESSONS Cycle 4

October 14-27, 2015

Days 4 through 8 will also browse and shop the Book Fair!

Grade 6   Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Before reading scary stories we will discuss elements of scary stories.

             

Grade 5   Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Before reading scary stories we will discuss elements of scary stories.

Grade 4   Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Before reading scary stories we will discuss elements of scary stories.

Grade 3 Read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.

Before reading scary stories we will discuss elements of scary stories.

Grade 2 Read: The Witch who was afraid of witches.

Grade 1 Read: Miss Smith and the Haunted Library.

               Read: Bats in the Library.

Kindergarten: Read/Listen to: Tell Me a Scary Story… But Not Too Scary!

BOOK FAIR SCHEDULE

Below is the schedule for classes to browse and shop the book fair. Students are welcome to come back to the fair with the permission of their teacher if they are shopping. The book fair will also be open from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, October 19th. 

BOOK FAIR SCHEDULE 10/19 to 10/23/2015

Grade / Time	Day 4 Monday 10/19	Day 5 Tuesday 10/20	Day 6 Wednesday 10/21	Day 7 Thursday 10/22	Day 8 Friday 10/23
Grade 4 9:00-9:45	Moyer-LIB 9:00-9:20 Nestor-SI Glessner 9:20-9:40	Herring-LIB	Reinoehl SI-Glessner	Leibig-LIB 9:00-9:20 Evans-SI Glessner 9:20-9:40	Farrone-SI Demsko
Grade 6 9:45-10:30	Kessler SI-Glessner	Hysock-Lib 9:45-10:05 David –SI Glessner 10:05-10:25	Bound-SI Demsko	Leibensperger SI-Glessner	Ney SI-Glessner
Grade 3 10:30-11:15	Lynch-LIB 10:30-10:50 Selgrade – KRAFT 10:50-11:10	Laudeman BRILL 10:30-10:50	Shadle-LIB	M. Smith-LIB	Adams PASCO 10:30-10:50
Grade 5 11:30-12:15	Wolfe-LIB	Walsh-LIB 11:30-11:50 Connors-SI KRAFT 11:50-12:10	Fey-SI Glessner	Weist-SI Glessner	Houser-LIB
LUNCH 12:15-12:45
Grade 2 12:45-1:30	Rau-LIB	OPEN	Schalles-LIB 12:45-1:05 McCabe PASCO 1:05-1:25	Wiscount-LIB 12:45-1:05 Corinchock PASCO 1:05-1:25	Bell-LIB 12:45-1:05 Dinich ZINK 1:05-1:25
Grade 1 1:30-2:15	OPEN	Bisco-LIB	Bridy-LIB 1:30-1:50 Piatt ZINK 1:50-2:10	Burns-LIB 1:30-1:50 Cooper SCHWARTZ 1:50-2:10	Kempsey-LIB
KDG 2:15-3:00	Kaminsky-LIB 2:15-2:35	J. Smith-LIB 2:15-2:35 Potts SCHWARTZ 2:35-2:55	Borden-LIB 2:15-2:35 Hughes SCHWARTZ 2:35-2:55	Green SCHWARTZ	Frushon SCHWARTZ

Library - Cycle 3 - September 29 - October 13, 2015

Library Cycle 3

September 29-October 13, 2015

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 10/19 to 10/23 in the North Schuylkill Elementary Library.

Kindergarten classes will also begin checking books out of the library. 

Library - Cycle 2 September 15-28, 2015

Library Mr. Demsko

LESSONS Cycle 2

September 15-28, 2015

 

Grade 4  

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 6   

Lesson: On-line Resources: A lesson on on-line resources available through Power Library.

Finish viewing:  Using the Library. (DVD)

Competencies: Independently access and locate information in on-line resources.

Essential question: 1. What is an on-line resource.

 

Grade 3  

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 

Lesson: On-line Resources: A lesson on on-line resources available through Power Library.

Finish viewing:  Using the Library. (DVD)

Competencies: Independently access and locate information in on-line resources.

Essential question: 1. What is an on-line resource.

 

 

 

 

Grade 2   

Lesson: Proper book selection. Review the 5 finger rule.

Read: Goldisocks and the Three Liberians.

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?

 

Grade 1

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?

 

Kindergarten:

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?