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May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
Thank you so much for a wonderful year in the library! We have enjoyed working with all of you and wish you a fun and safe summer break! We can't wait to see you again as 7th graders!
In your final video of the year, we share some great summer reading resources from the Hawaii State Library System and the 2021 Nene Award Nominees!
Links:
-Hawaii State Public Library System
-Nene Award Nominees 2021 ebooks and audiobooks!
May 20, 2020 (D)
May 20, 2020 (D)
Check out the 6th Grade Recommended Reading site!
Here is the login information for the online resources:
Flipster Digital Magazines, DiscoveryEd, BrainPop - BrainPop Sign-in with Google (for all 3!)
HSPLS Breakout Game & HSPLS Virtual Programs
Also, please check out our virtual library room! You can engage with and access ebooks and audiobooks, digital breakout games, reading challenges, mindfulness, book talks and more!
May 18, 2020 (B)
May 18, 2020 (B)
Cycle 27: Year Wrap-Up!
Join us as we review important lessons that were taught this year in the library! We will be reviewing digital citizenship, researching responsibly, book genres, and becoming a lifelong reader.
Activity:
For our last activity of the year, we ask you to reflect on what you think was the most important lesson and/or skill that you learned in the library?Express it through words, drawing, and/or photograph and post in Canvas!
Links:
May 12, 2020 (D)
May 12, 2020 (D)
Cycle 26: Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, and Experience the Arts
This week you will hear about exciting non-fiction, biography, and graphic novel titles that you can borrow right now on your device! You will also be able to experience the arts with a trip to the Van Gogh Museum and the Lincoln Center.
Links:
May 8, 2020 (B)
May 8, 2020 (B)
Cycle 26: Breaking News and Media Balance
Breaking news coming out every minute can be extremely overwhelming, learn how to find credible news and how to react to breaking news. With so much of your life online (now more so than ever), we want to be sure that you are able to create healthy media balance in your life. Learn an easy strategy to fix your media balance!
Activities:
-#UnpluggedPhotoChallenge: post a picture to Canvas of you unplugging to inspire your classmates to do the same!
-1 week left to submit your book talk/trailer on Flipgrid. Use code "lajones6".
Links:
May 1, 2020 (D)
May 1, 2020 (D)
Cycle 25: Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction Book Talk & Explore History and Science
Hear amazing science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction book talks! After, explore some of the settings and concepts that influenced your favorite science and historical fictions books through virtual tours of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and Museum of Science.
April 29, 2020 (B)
April 29, 2020 (B)
Cycle 25: Genre Review, Kahoot Challenge, and Book Talk/Trailers on Flipgrid!
How well do you know all of the book genres? In this video we will review everything from historical fiction to non-fiction. Take the Kahoot Challenge to see if you are a genre expert!
With so much time at home, nothing fills it better than a great book. Help inspire your classmates' next read with a book talk/trailer made using Flipgrid. Use the code "lajones6" to join the library Flipgrid classroom and easily start creating!
-Grade 6 Library Flipgrid (enter code lajones6)
April 23, 2020 (D)
April 23, 2020 (D)
Cycle 24: Mystery and Adventure Book Talks and Author Read Alouds
Love mystery/suspense books or adventure/survival? You are in luck! In this video we will feature some of our favorites from both genre that you can borrow online. You will also learn about two authors, Jeff Norton and Neil Gaiman, who have exciting online content for you to check out!
-Jeff Norton reads Alienated: http://jeffnorton.com/reading-alienated-the-whole-book/
-Neil Gaiman website: http://www.mousecircus.com/
April 21, 2020 (B)
April 21, 2020 (B)
Cycle 24: Sounds and Shapes of Poetry
Learn how you can play with the sounds and shapes of poems! In this video we explore sounds through haiku, lantern, and etheree poems. We explore shape through diamante and concrete poems. Lastly, you will learn how you can celebrate YOU through poetry!
ACTIVITY:
-Pick from one of the many forms that you learned: haiku, lantern, etheree, diamante, concrete, YOU poem
-Create your own poem and submit on Canvas!
April 15, 2020 (D)
April 15, 2020 (D)
Cycle 23: Novels in Verse and Earth Day!
Cycle 23: Novels in Verse and Earth Day!
In this video we will be highlighting a couple of amazing novels in verse you can read in Epic! We will also be talking about Earth Day and ways you can celebrate, including Punahou's Virtual Sustainability Fairy (April 22nd) and virtual tours of national parks.
-Earth Day: https://www.earthday.org/
-The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks: https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/parks
April 13, 2020 (B)
April 13, 2020 (B)
Cycle 23: Limericks and Free Verse Poetry
Cycle 23: Limericks and Free Verse Poetry
Today's library lesson focuses on limericks and free verse poetry. Learn all about these two forms of poetry, hear some examples, and be inspired to write your very own!
Activity: Write and share your own limerick and/or on Canvas
April 6, 2020 (D)
April 6, 2020 (D)
Cycle 22: Book Talks and Online Resources
Cycle 22: Book Talks and Online Resources
Today's book talk features poetry books on Epic! Watch the video for a review on searching Epic and some great recommendations.
Our recommended online resources include doodling with Mo Willems and NPR's comic for kids about the Coronavirus. Check them out!
Submit a favorite poem from Epic, a Mo Willems inspired drawing, and/or zine on Canvas!
April 1, 2020 (B)
April 1, 2020 (B)
Mrs. Jones & Ms. Okimoto read
Mrs. Jones & Ms. Okimoto read
"Oh Have You Heard" a poem by Shel Silverstein to kick off Poetry Month!
"Oh Have You Heard" a poem by Shel Silverstein to kick off Poetry Month!
Happy April Fool's Day!
Happy April Fool's Day!
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