Students will read/watch the book YOU'RE FINALLY HERE, because this is exactly how I feel about them. While they might not be physically here in the classroom at this time, they are finally here in my Google Classroom. When they have finished reading/watching the book, they will fill out the worksheet and upload to me if applicable.
Watch the story here.
See Google Classroom for worksheet and discussion notes.

I CAN use a technology source to access an age appropriate read aloud.

I CAN go over library procedures and expectations, and learn new guidelines to safely check out books during the 2020 pandemic.

This is the first class we are going to check out books. Now that they're in middle school they may be broadening what kind of books they enjoy reading. I will show them where books that are at a 4, 5, and 6 grade reading levels are located, as well as go over proper book care. There are a few more guidelines this year due to Covid so I will be sure everyone is taking the necessary precautions to keep us as safe as we can.
We will go over a presentation about being 'ninjas' in the library (which can be found in Google Classroom). (This goes over book care and where books are located in our library. It also leads into our next class's topic, genres.)

I CAN choose a book that is of interest to me and is at my reading level.
I CAN show you where the middle school fiction books are located in our ES library.
I CAN tell you at least five ways to care for library books.

During library class this week, we are going over many different kinds of genres. Students will go over the PowerPoint presentation , then click on and fill out the PDF (found in Google Classroom), so I know they understand the different kinds of genres we are discussing and if they fall into fiction/non-fiction categories. By filling out the "What Do You Like to Read?" worksheet I will know what books are of interest to students.
I CAN use the CleverTouch's tools appropriately and respectfully.

I CAN navigate a PowerPoint presentation.

I CAN tell you about three kinds of non-fiction genres.

I CAN tell you four or more kinds of fiction genres.

Students will come into the library and follow our (newly established) routine for bringing back and checking out books. While waiting for the timer to sound, students will have checked out and enjoy some reading time.

We will briefly review the prior class's genres we discussed and will focus this class and the following three classes on Roald Dahl's book The Witches. This book will show students a book from the fantasy genre. While students follow along and contribute to reading this book aloud, we will also fill out a novel study that focuses on descriptive, chronological writing, story mapping, and predictions.

Access to the book and novel study can be found in Google Classroom.

I can implement appropriate reading strategies when reading for information.
I can use various types of resources to gather information.
I can explain the importance of relevant characteristics in various genres.
I can understand the guidelines for responsible use of technology hardware.

Today we will be reading the story The Trees of Dancing Goats. This will be half of the grade's last library class before winter break and this is a great story to read for this time of year. It teaches the students to put themselves in another person's shoes as well as learn about someone that is different for them. While this is a picture book, this is at a 4/5 grade reading level.

I CAN compare the customs of Hanukkah and Christmas.

I CAN retell a story in correct sequence.

I CAN responsibly use technology to access a book online.

This is a short week before winter break and only half the grade has library class. Students will bring back their books, get new ones, enjoy some reading time, and we will read Pig the Elf. After we have a quick discussion we will create this fun ornament.

Students will bring back their books and check out new ones. They will read until everyone is checked out. In honor of MLK, Jr Day, we will read Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.. We will use the below image (Lesson 2) as our discussion guide and each student will create a word collage.

Students will bring back their books and check out new ones and read until everyone is checked out. It is Kindness Week and to celebrate we will read the book: The Invisible Boy. We will discuss this book and how it applies to Kindness Week and even our own lives. If time allows we will fill out the comic-conversation sheet.

Students will be introduced to the short story Eleven. The class will be assigned to six different groups and will read the story independently. Prior to reading we will make predictions and work in our booklet/slideshow.