Introductions, procedures, and expectations
Book Care
Use of shelf markers and shelf care
Book Selection and Choice
Washington Children’s Choice picture book nominees- discuss the award and read two, the remainder will be read by classroom teachers
Author Study in the fiction section
Identify components of literature
Alphabetical order in the fiction section and book idea cards
Parts of a Book
Introduction to the nonfiction section and lesson on fiction vs. nonfiction text features
What are and where to find magazines
Rainforest Animal Research unit - students assigned an animal and then research appearance, diet, habitat, interesting facts, works cited, and picture. Research completed on graphic organizer.
Internet Safety lesson - "Internet Traffic Light"
Folktale unit from the nonfiction section - versions of the Three Little Pigs
Otter Award - discuss the award and the book nominees for next year
Introduction to the transitional chapter book section
Scholastic Book Fairs
Fort Vancouver Regional Library Summer Reading program (www.fvrl.org)
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading program (www.bn.com and search for Summer Reading)