Curriculum and Instruction
NCSLMA Read2Succeed Grant Awarded to Salem Elementary School!
Title: Gettin' Digi With It
Funded: 20 Digital titles (14 Lightbox interactive titles) that align with EL modules for grades 3-5.
Students in grades 4 and 5 were introduced to these books in the 2nd and 3rd quarter, including a library lesson on how to access them through the Destiny Discover library catalog and the opportunity to try some of the included interactive features.
eWISE Research Model Instruction in the Library for Grades 2-5
Document/Sites created as part of these lessons for research aligned with classroom content:
2nd - Musical Instruments (Sound) Research Links
4th - Animal Defense Mechanisms Google Site
5th - Rainforest Producers, Consumers and Decomposers Google Site
4th Grade Collaborative Lessons - Intro to Debates
Students in grade 4 attended three lessons in the library to prepare for their classroom debates on the topic of the American Revolution.
These lessons introduced the concept and rules of a formal debate and included a practice debate during the third lesson.
Remote Learning Website - Created by Ms. Laug, the site features resources for remote learning from both WCPSS and SES.
Specials Choice Boards - Each week, the specialist team adds new activities for each special. They are divided by K-2 and 3-5 and students can share their learning through a Remote Learning Google ClassroomÂ