Wednesday, October 28, 2015

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


Wednesday, October 14, 2015

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!





Monday, October 12, 2015

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


Monday, September 28, 2015

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. 


Monday, September 14, 2015

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?

 

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Welcome Back - 2015-2016

Library

Mr. Demsko
Cycle 1
August 31-September 14, 2015

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.
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 6   
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 3  
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?


Grade 5 
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?




Grade 2   
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 1
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?

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 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?
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Library - Cycle 13 - March 26 - April 9, 2015



Grade 6- Continue group research project.
Objective: Students will work as teams to research a topic using various print and electronic resources and then present their work in a PowerPoint presentation.
Library Information Concepts: Research Process: Developing Research Topic and Questions.
Competencies: As part of grade-level-appropriate research process:
·       Develop self-generated, focused research question.
·       Develop sub-questions about topic.
·       Use information to answer research questions and further develop questions about topic and discover new information.
Common Core Standard: CC.1.4.V (6-8)


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 –Continue Tall Tales Unit. (Davy Crockett).
Lesson: We will begin our look at Tall Tales and the unique elements of a Tall Tale such as the extensive use of hyperbole.
 Objective:  Understand the elements of a Tall Tale.
 Library Information Concepts: Identifying Literary Elements.
Competencies: Students respond to works of literature – with emphasis on comprehension and making connections among ideas.
Common Core Standard: CC.1.3.4.K  Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level.


Grade 3- Continue International Fairy Tales Unit
Red Riding Hood.
Lesson: We will continue our look at Fairy Tales. As we look at well-known fairy tales and similar fairy tales from around the world we will compare and contrast these stories.
Objective:  Understand the elements of a Fairy Tale.
Library Information Concepts: Identifying Literary Elements.
Competencies: Students respond to works of literature – with emphasis on comprehension and making connections among ideas.
Common Core Standard: CC.1.3.3.F, CC.1.3.3.G



Grade 2- Read: Rechenka’s Eggs.
Discuss author Patricia Polacco.
Library information concepts: Identifying Literary Elements.
Essential Questions: What do good listeners do? - How do active listeners know what to believe in what they hear?
Competencies: Identify characters and setting in story.
Describe key ideas from text read aloud or presented orally or
in another media format.
Explain plot in story.
Common Core Standard: CC.1.3.G, CC.1.5.B


Grade 1 – Bunny Loves to Read.
Skills: Development of Reading Comprehension, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary
Objective: Understand the relationship of illustration to text in a picture book.
Library Information Concepts: Identifying Text Features
Competencies: Identify text features to locate key facts or information in text.
Common Core Standard: CC.1.2.E


                                                     

Kindergarten – Read: Jan Brett’s The Easter Egg.
Discuss story and if time allows color their own Easter egg.
Skills: Development of Reading Comprehension, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary
Objective: Understand the relationship of illustration to text in a picture book.
Library Information Concepts: Identifying author and illustrator roles.
Competencies: Define roles of author and illustrator.
Common Core Standard: CC.1.3.D