Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Library Cycle 3


Library Cycle 3
September 25-October 9, 2018
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 10/15 to 10/19 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
Grade 1 Grade K-3 Preview
KDG    Grade K-3 Preview
          

Monday, September 10, 2018

Library Cycle 2 September 11-24, 2018


Library Mr. Demsko
LESSONS Cycle 2
September 11-24, 2018


Grade 1 9:40-10:20
Lesson: Library responsibilities. Demonstrate Accelerated Reading.
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. Demonstrate AR.
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. Begin AR.
Read: Library Mouse
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 23, 2018

Welcome Back 2018-19 Cycle 1 Library


Library
Mr. Demsko
Cycle 1
August 27-September 10, 2018

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?

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Library - Cycle 17


Mr. Demsko – Library Cycle 17 – May 17-June 1, 2018
ALL BOOKS DUE BACK MAY 21st.
Grade 6- Behavior parties, yearend activities and
               finish career research project.

Grade 5- Behavior parties, yearend activities and
               finish writing project.

Grade 4 – Behavior parties, yearend activities and
                 continue Tall Tales.

Grade 3 - Behavior parties, yearend activities and
                 continue Fairy Tales around the World.

Grade 2 - Behavior parties, yearend activities and
                 Henry Hikes to Fitchburg.

Grade 1- Behavior parties, yearend activities and
                 Explore author Patricia Polacco.

Kindergarten Behavior parties, yearend activities and
                 read stories.



All Library Books must be returned by May 21st. 

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Book Fair May 7-11, 2018

Library Cycle 16

Mr. Demsko – Library Cycle 16 – May 3-16, 2018
Grade 6- Book Fair Preview days 1 and 2
           Book Fair days 3-7
           Finish career research project days 8-10
Grade 5-
           Book Fair Preview days 1 and 2
           Book Fair days 3-7
           Finish writing project days 8-10
Grade 4 – Book Fair Preview days 1 and 2
             Book Fair days 3-7
             Continue Tall Tales days 8-10
Grade 3 - Book Fair Preview days 1 and 2
             Book Fair days 3-7
             Continue Fairy Tales days 8-10
Grade 2 - Book Fair Preview days 1 and 2
             Book Fair days 3-7
             Chris Van Allsburg Days 8-10
Grade 1- Book Fair Preview days 1 and 2
            Book Fair days 3-7
             Patricia Polacco Days 8-10
Kindergarten
We read: Pig the Winner.  One of the featured books from the upcoming Book Fair.
Discuss sharing and playing fair.
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