Library Lessons
Cycle 5
October 28-November 11, 2016
Grade 6 (9:00-9:45)
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 4 (9:45-10:30)
Unit
on dictionaries and their use.
We
will go over dictionary use and do a worksheet for hands on experience.
Library information concepts:
Selecting informational texts & literary non-fiction.
Competencies: Independently use
various print and digital reference sources.
CC.1.2.L
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
(11:15-12:00)
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 –
12:00-12:30
Grade 2
(12:30-1:15)
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. Miss Smith’s Incredible Storybook.
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
