OPEN ACCESS TIME: Students may come to the library independently or in small groups to check out library books or use the library to find information they need. Also a teacher can schedule and bring in his/her class to use the library reference materials and computers to do research and/or work on information gathering skills with the assistance of the librarian.
Pre-K Threes and Fours & Kindergarten: Read Geoffrey Groundhog Predicts the Weather by Bruce Kscienlniak
1st – 2nd Grade: Using “Groundhog Day 1” flipchart discuss why, when, where of the celebrarion of Groundhog Day.
3rd – 6th Grade: Using “Groundhog Day 2” flipchart discuss history of Groundhog Day and why, when, and where it is celebrated.
LEKS: 9H. Connect the story to students life experiences.
IL 1. Locate various areas of the library such as Fiction, Nonfiction, Easy, Biography, Reference, circulation desk, book drop, computers (catalog), etc.
IL 2. Locate resources using the Dewey Decimal System.
IL 3. Follow library guidelines and procedures. Demonstrate appropriate behavior for locating, checking out, and returning library materials according to district guidelines or procedures.
IL 4. Develop a vocabulary of information literacy/library terminology.
IL 6. Demonstrate proper use of print and non-print resources such as the electronic
catalog.
RC 1. Listen attentively, critically and purposefully to stories and other texts read aloud to gain information, to solve problems and for enjoyment.
RC3. Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction.
K.12 Locate important parts of the library.
K. 4 Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses age-appropriate tools and models to investigate the natural world.
K. 8 Develop new vocabulary.
1.14(A) Restate the main idea read or heard
1.14(C) Identify the important facts and details in text
2.30(A) follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions.
TEKS: 3.5(A) paraphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories.
4(J) demonstrate English comprehension and expand reading skills by employing inferential skills such as predicting, making connections between ideas, drawing inferences and conclusions from text and graphic sources, and finding supporting text evidence commensurate with content area needs.
4(G) demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex English by participating in shared reading, retelling or summarizing material, responding to questions, and taking notes commensurate with content area and grade level needs.
4(J) demonstrate English comprehension and expand reading skills by employing inferential skills such as predicting, making connections between ideas, drawing inferences and conclusions from text and graphic sources, summarizing text, and distinguishing main ideas from details commensurate with content area needs.
Pre-K Threes and Fours & Kindergarten: Read Geoffrey Groundhog Predicts the Weather by Bruce Kscienlniak
1st – 2nd Grade: Using “Groundhog Day 1” flipchart discuss why, when, where of the celebrarion of Groundhog Day.
3rd – 6th Grade: Using “Groundhog Day 2” flipchart discuss history of Groundhog Day and why, when, and where it is celebrated.
LEKS: 9H. Connect the story to students life experiences.
IL 1. Locate various areas of the library such as Fiction, Nonfiction, Easy, Biography, Reference, circulation desk, book drop, computers (catalog), etc.
IL 2. Locate resources using the Dewey Decimal System.
IL 3. Follow library guidelines and procedures. Demonstrate appropriate behavior for locating, checking out, and returning library materials according to district guidelines or procedures.
IL 4. Develop a vocabulary of information literacy/library terminology.
IL 6. Demonstrate proper use of print and non-print resources such as the electronic
catalog.
RC 1. Listen attentively, critically and purposefully to stories and other texts read aloud to gain information, to solve problems and for enjoyment.
RC3. Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction.
K.12 Locate important parts of the library.
K. 4 Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses age-appropriate tools and models to investigate the natural world.
K. 8 Develop new vocabulary.
1.14(A) Restate the main idea read or heard
1.14(C) Identify the important facts and details in text
2.30(A) follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions.
TEKS: 3.5(A) paraphrase the themes and supporting details of fables, legends, myths, or stories.
4(J) demonstrate English comprehension and expand reading skills by employing inferential skills such as predicting, making connections between ideas, drawing inferences and conclusions from text and graphic sources, and finding supporting text evidence commensurate with content area needs.
4(G) demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex English by participating in shared reading, retelling or summarizing material, responding to questions, and taking notes commensurate with content area and grade level needs.
4(J) demonstrate English comprehension and expand reading skills by employing inferential skills such as predicting, making connections between ideas, drawing inferences and conclusions from text and graphic sources, summarizing text, and distinguishing main ideas from details commensurate with content area needs.