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Due to Covid and taking extra precautions to keep students safe, I have added classroom jobs. The first class will be spent going over these class jobs, as well as other old and new expectations. If time allows we will read a story together and discuss it.

Book check out and care begins next class.

I CAN follow directions which will help keep myself safe.

I CAN remember seating and volume level expectations from last year while in the library.

I CAN demonstrate procedures learned from last year.

We will be reading the story Quit Calling Me a Monster. This is a fictional book. Student will be asked if they can remember from last year what fiction means? I'll give them a hint: FICTION MEANS... _ _ _ _! And non-fiction means real. We know monsters are not real and that is one of our clues as to why this is a fictional story, but there are ideas in this book that are realistic. For example, I will ask students if someone ever called them a mean name. That is something that can happen in real life and while they look at our story Quit Calling Me a Monster, I want them to be thinking about how they are alike and different from the main character in our book, Floyd, who just happens to be a monster.

When we're done reading the story, they will work on the worksheet. This worksheet has a fancy name called a Venn Diagram and Venn Diagrams help us to organize our thoughts, ideas, and help us realize differences and similarities.

CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hzoApqSF_0

I CAN ask and answer questions about important details in a story.

I CAN find the moral or lesson in a story.

I CAN tell how characters react to events and challenges in a story.

This week we are reading the silly and cumulative book "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves". We will discuss what the word cumulative means and how all of the items the old lady is eating end up having significance because when she sneezes the scarecrow is the end result. Students will talk about what they liked and didn't like in this story and think of other books that they've read that are cumulative. It's important for students to reflect and realize the kinds of books they enjoy.

I CAN follow new library procedures.

I CAN choose a good fit book at my guided reading level.

I CAN tell you about books I like to read for fun.

I CAN read a book I enjoy.

Click on the link to enjoy the story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgX8j4hVI7I

The next time we will have library class it will be November, so today we will read one of my favorite Halloween books: Creepy Pair of Underwear by Aaron Reynolds. Prior to reading the book we will talk about the first book Creepy Carrots. Next I will tell students to think about what they would do differently than what Jasper does. We will talk about details we noticed this year that didn't last year, as well and details we remembered from reading it in the past.

I CAN ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

I CAN describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

I CAN describe how words and phrases supply rhythm and meaning in a story. (ghoulish, greenish, glow)

Today we will read the story Turkey Trouble. In this funny story the main character tries to think of ways to disguise himself and not look like a turkey. After our discussion about the main characters and behavior of these characters, students will fill out a book report.

Click on the link to watch Turkey Trouble. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is1wu_UngGg

Students will be encouraged to check out at least one good fit book and one to two 'for fun' books. Students will enjoy some quiet reading time and How to Catch a Turkey will be our main focus today. After we've read the book students will fill out the below activity.

I CAN retell a story.

I CAN place events in a correct sequence.

I CAN pick a book at my reading level.

Students will bring back their books and be shown where the Winter/Holiday section is. After they've chcked out they will read quietly until the entire class is checked out. Next we will read the story How to be a Lion. We will do a comprehension activity focusing on literal and figurative questions and understandings.

I CAN enjoy all kinds of books by listening to a reader or by reading them by myself.

I CAN use story clues and my own background knowledge to take part in a book discussion.

Students will bring back their books and get new ones. They will be encouraged to pick a book at their reading level and be reminded of where the holiday section of books are located. The Horrible Harry series is a great series for second graders and I will introduce it and show them where these books are located. We will then read a chapter of Horrible Harry and the Xmas Surprise, then start the below activity.

I CAN tell you what a book series is.

I CAN find the plot, characters, setting, and main ideas in a book.

I CAN use story clues and my own background knowledge to take part in a book discussion.

Students will bring back their books and look for new ones. After they've checked out and had some time to enjoy their new books, we will read the book Dog Breath by Dav Pilkey (who is also the author of Dog Man.)

Hally Tosis is a great family dog, but there is one rotten thing about her: her breath! It is so smelly, Hally's pet parents want to find a new home for her. The children, desperate to keep their beloved pet, try everything to rid Hally of her stinky stench. They take her for a breathtaking view, a movie that would leave her breathless, and a ride on a roller coaster that would make her lose her breath, but Hally's putrid panting persists! Only a miracle could save her now!
Once we've read the story we will discuss the book and fill out the below activity.

I CAN retell a story in my own words.

I CAN tell you what I liked about the story.

I CAN pick a book that is of interest to me.

This week we will read It's Mine by Leo Lionni. Next week is Kindness Week and this story will be a great way to kick off wonderful discussions about being kind.
Students will also get time to check out new books and read. If time allows they will fill out a word search relating to our story.

I CAN apply a story to my everyday life.
I CAN pick a good fit bool for myself.

This week we will celebrate the 100th Day of School by reading the book 100 Day Worries. After we discuss the book, we will talk about our favorite kind of sweet treats and if we had to bring in 100 of them, what we would pick and complete the second page below.

I CAN relate to the character of a story.

I CAN locate a book in the library that is at my reading level.

This week we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America Week. We will read the book Green Eggs & Ham and make a fun booklet reflecting on if we do in fact like green eggs and ham. This will be a fun and entertaining lesson and students will enjoy being creative.