Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Library Cycle 4 - October 12-25, 2017



Library Mr. Demsko
LESSONS Cycle 4
October 12-25, 2017
Days 3 through 7 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: Hair ‘Em Scare ‘Em..


Grade 1 Read: Miss Smith’s Incredible Story Book Read: Miss Smith and the Haunted Library.
              

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




Thursday, October 5, 2017

Library Cycle 3
September 27-October 11, 2017
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 10/16 to 10/20 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 – Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey.

Grade 1 Grade K Grade
            Read – “Thelma the Unicorn
KDG    Begin book checkout for most classes that have not yet started checking out books.
           Grade K-3 Preview




Monday, September 11, 2017

Library Mr. Demsko
LESSONS Cycle 2
September 12-26, 2017


Grade 1 9:40-10:20
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 4   10:20-11:00
Lesson: Using the Library
View: 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 2   11:00-11:40
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?

Grade 6   11:40-12:20
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 5 1:10-1:50
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.

Kindergarten: 1:50-2:30
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?

Grade 3   2:30-3:10
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?

Thursday, August 24, 2017



Library
Mr. Demsko
Cycle 1
August 28-September 11, 2017


Grade 1 9:40-10:20
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies. 
Activity: Powerpoint review of library rules and organization.
Read: Shelf Elf.
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 4  10:20-11:00
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.
Competencies: 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?

Grade 2   11:00-11:40
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies.
Activity: Powerpoint review of library rules and organization.
Read: Library Lion
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. What is a librarian? 3. How do I take care of my books?


Grade 6   11:40-12:20
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies.
Activity: Powerpoint review of library rules and organization.
Competencies: Independently, select grade-level appropriate literary fiction in a variety of genres.
Essential questions: 1. Why do we have libraries? 2. How are books organized in a library?

Grade 5  1:10-1:50
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies.
Activity: Powerpoint review of library rules and organization.
Competencies: Independently, select grade-level appropriate literary fiction in a variety of genres.
Common Core Standards:  CC.1.3.5.K   Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.  CC.1.1.5.E  Read with accuracy and fluency.
Essential questions: 1. Why do we have libraries? 2. How are books organized in a library?

Kindergarten: 1:50-2:30
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 and Mr. Wiggles Book.
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?


Grade 3  2:30-3:10
Lesson: Welcome back! Review of library rules and policies.
Activity: PowerPoint review of library rules and organization.
Read: Library Dragon
Competencies: 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. Why do we have libraries? How do I locate the books I want to read?