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LIBRARY 2010-2011 Kindergarten The year's overview: Reinforce reading for both enjoyment & information. Students participate in follow-up book extension activities. 3rd Quarter: weekly stories with related activities; discuss and examine parts of a book as each is read 1st Grade
The year's overview: Become aware of various media in library. Students produce personal booklet of alphabetical activities. 3rd Quarter: continue alphabetical order activities
Book: TBD 2nd Grade The year's overview: Begin to use library tools as sources of information. Students analyze fairy tales & begin to work in teams. 3rd Quarter: investigate alphabetical order rules of fiction books; examine elements and purpose of illustrations Book: Wayside School is Falling Down 3rd Grade The year's overview: Learn shelving scheme for all library materials, how to use & read computerized catalog records. Students use resources for state projects. 3rd Quarter: introduction to and use of computerized card catalog (author, title, and subject access); the wonderful world of the Dewey Decimal System! Book: Babe 4th Grade The year's overview: Determine best reference source, including introduction of World Almanac. Students expand use of library for research.
3rd Quarter: investigate various reference sources (choose best source for type of question asked); discuss strategies to assess fiction and non-fiction; examine World Almanac
Book: TBD
5th Grade Year overview: Apply knowledge of various reference sources in Caravans study of world geography. Students learn standard bibliographical format. 3rd Quarter: continue team experience with Caravans (world geography simulation); study of Children's Magazine Guide Book: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
6th Grade
Year overview: Locate printed & online information through year-long abstract nouns project. Students practice standard bibliographical format. 3rd Quarter: continue year-long abstract nouns project using various reference sources (online newspaper, poetry); participate in various ancient history simulations
7th Grade Year overview: Broaden knowledge of potential information in all sources. Students refine skills at using sources & practice standard bibliographical format. 3rd Quarter: discuss various library/research terms and strategies; strengthen research skills through various American history simulations Book: The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963 8th Grade Year overview: Locate, organize, communicate, solve problems, & create useful products with all resources. Students practice standard bibliographical format.
3rd Quarter: discuss various library/research terms and strategies; watch Yankee Doodle Dandy
I am available to students needing bibliographic, research, or other assistance during the school day, and at other mutually-agreed upon times, when requested. I also offer/monitor study hall during lunch/recess for grades 3-5 (T,Th,F) and 6-8 (M-F). |