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October 29 - November 4 Read Aloud Rating!
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 2 - The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Learning Target: I know the classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k8A3X4H6nYOczpPD_lK_ZrqZ1oz0Xt77/view?usp=sharing
First Grade:
Pumpkin Jack, by Will Hubbell
https://mysteryscience.com/ecosystems/mystery-3/decomposers-matter-cycle/95
Learning Target: I understand that living things like pumpkins will decompose!
Second Grade:
Ox-Cart Man, by Donald Hall
Learning Target: I am familiar with Caldecott Award-winning books. I know why the Caldecott Medal is awarded. I enjoy historical stories and learning about life in the past.
Third Grade:
A Fine Dessert, by Emily Jenkins
https://youtu.be/BaxDpKel3LE?si=kWUzoWRwUAZGsExm
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about how things change over time, and how they remain the same.
Fourth Grade:
Jon Klassen author study
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YhwrAw3kcHC4b0xlSoBS-8g9UHwJQITlkJywkPp21vY/edit?usp=sharing
We will continue to learn more about author/illustrator Jon Klassen
Learning Target: I enjoy learning about authors and their bodies of work.
October 29 - November 4 Read Aloud Rating!
Kindergarten:
Yummy, by Lucy Cousins: Week 1 - Little Red Riding Hood
Learning Target: I know the classic fairy tale stories! I know about the main character, villain, and setting.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1txdvxD_78O4mbHAYU88t-UGsG2pdXzKV/view?usp=sharing
First Grade:
Stumpkin, by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Learning Target: I can listen to a Halloween story and find other
1st-grade level chapter books in the library!
Second Grade:
Leo the Ghost, by Mac Barnett
Link to Leo the Ghost Google Slide:
Aggie and the Ghost, by Matthew Forsythe
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fFpMSiCgystCHh-FHJ74rf2pR017SCLr/view?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I can listen to fun Halloween stories, and find other scary stories in the library. I can draw the characters.
Third Grade:
There's a Ghost in This House, by Oliver Jeffers
Draw a ghost on vellum paper and haunt the library!
Are Haunted Houses Real?
Learning Target: I enjoy seasonal/spooky stories!
Fourth Grade:
The Skull, by Jon Klassen
Learning Target: I enjoy "a little" scary stories in the fall. I know where the "Scary" neighborhood (genre section) is in the library. I am familiar with a variety of authors.
October 22 - 28 Read Aloud Rating!
Kindergarten:
Room on the Broom, by Julia Donaldson
Celebrating Holidays, Halloween, by Rachel Grack
Students will continue to learn how to browse the library shelves, use a shelf marker, and borrow books without disturbing the shelves. We will learn about the non-fiction shelves.
Learning Target: I enjoy Halloween stories and can tell the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-gsghmpXTyGUWgtJhg7ogyAKEGe54-XG4saXwk0JxFc/edit?usp=sharing
First Grade:
The Little Kitten, by Nicola Killen
Learning Target: I enjoy Halloween stories and can tell the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
Second Grade:
The Dark, by Lemony Snicket
Beatrice Likes the Dark, by April Genevieve Tucholke
Learning Target: I enjoy "a little" scary stories in the fall. I know where the "Scary"
neighborhood (genre section) is in the library. I am familiar with some scary books, and I know that if a book feels too scary for me, I should close it and return it!
Third Grade:
The Houdini Box, by Brian Selznick
Learning Target: I understand what Historical Fiction means, who Harry Houdini is, and I know about the author/illustrator Brian Selznick.
Fourth Grade:
The Skull, by Jon Klassen
Learning Target: I enjoy "a little" scary stories in the fall. I know where the "Scary" neighborhood (genre section) is in the library. I am familiar with a variety of authors.
October 15 - 21 Read Aloud Rating!
Kindergarten:
The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn
Raccoons, by Emily Green
Students will continue to learn how to browse the library shelves, use a shelf marker, and borrow books without disturbing the shelves.
Learning Target: I enjoy animal stories, and can tell the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
First Grade:
Mouse and Mole a Perfect Halloween, by Wong Herbert Lee
We will take a tour of our early readers chapter book section.
Learning Target: I can listen to a Halloween chapter book story
and find other 1st grade level chapter books in the library!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-lSuLJDd4OAqFdeMkEBYQOzBlWfPoLtH/view?usp=sharing
Second Grade:
Cute Animals that Could Kill You Dead, by Brooke Hartman
Animals Nobody Loves, by Seymour Simon
Learning Target: I can find and enjoy non-fiction books. I understand how
non-fiction books are organized. I'm familiar with non-fiction text features.
Third Grade:
The Houdini Box, by Brian Selznick
Learning Target: I understand what Historical Fiction means, who Harry Houdini is, and learn about
the author/illustrator Brian Selznick.
Fourth Grade:
The Widow's Broom, by Chris Van Allsburg
Did you spot Fritz? What do you think really happened?
Learning Target: I will learn about the author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, and open-ended stories.
October 7 - 14 Read Aloud Rating!
Kindergarten:
Read: Cat's Colors, by Airlie Anderson
We will review using the shelves to check out our books.
Learning Target: I enjoy listening to stories and learning about authors and illustrators.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xLx5WA0V1C-9DCr3fDVQyyaCcGXKW1oX/view?usp=drive_link
First Grade:
We will read Mouse and Mole a Perfect Halloween, Wong Herbert Yee
Learning Target: I enjoy reading chapter books and I know how to locate them in the library.
Second Grade:
Read: Rumpelstiltskin, retold by Mac Barnett
Learning Target: I am familiar with classic fairy tales and different versions of classic tales.
Third Grade
Read: Endlessly Ever After, by Laurel Snyder
Learning Target: I can use the Destiny Discover Catalog to search for books.
Fourth Grade
The Stranger, by Chris Van Allsburg
Learning Target: I am familiar with the author and illustrator, Chris Van Allsburg.
September 30 - October 6 Read Aloud Rating!
Kindergarten:
Scavenger Hunt - We will walk around the library shelves to learn where to find our favorite books. We will learn how to use shelf markers and take books off the shelves properly.
Learning Target: I know how to find some of my favorite books and how to safely take them off of the shelves.
If time... we will read Cat's Colors, by Airlie Anderson
First Grade:
We will finish reading Jack and the Beanstalk and discuss Fairy Tales.
We will make our own sacks of "Magic Beans"
Read: Jack and the Beanstalk, by Richard Walker
Learning Target: I am familiar with classic fairy tales.
Second Grade:
Read: The Rough-Face Girl, by Rafe Martin
We will also discuss the NYS Three Apples Award
https://canva.link/q40ggitbqraq79g
Learning Target: I am familiar with classic fairy tales and different versions of classic tales.
Third Grade
Destiny Discover Catalog - we will practice looking up books using the online catalog.
We will use the catalog to find the call number, then locate the book on the shelf.
Learning Target: I can use the Destiny Discover Catalog to search for books.
Fourth Grade
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, by Chris Van Allsburg
Learning Target: I am familiar with the author and illustrator, Chris Van Allsburg.
September 23-29 Read Aloud Rating!
Kindergarten:
Owl Babies, by Martin Waddell & See How They Grow: Owl, by Mary Ling
We discuss how it can be hard to leave our family to go to school and ways to make it feel ok! We will also look at some books about real owls and learn the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
First Grade:
We will practice safety procedures
Read: Jack and the Beanstalk, by Richard Walker
Learning Target: I am familiar with classic fairy tales.
Second Grade:
We will practice safety procedures
Read: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, retold by Mac Barnett
Learning Target: I am familiar with classic fairy tales.
Third Grade
Destiny Discover Catalog - we will practice looking up books using the online catalog.
Learning Target: I can use the Destiny Discover Catalog to search for books.
Fourth Grade
We will practice safety procedures and options during checkout time
We will review how to use the library catalog
We will continue to practice checking out our own books
Video of checkout expectations
Learning Target: I can scan out my own books!
September 15-22
We will practice emergency procedures
K & First: Both book care coloring page.
Kindergarten:
Pete the Cat Checks out the Library, by James Dean
Learning Target: I know how to take care of my library books!
First Grade:
A Perfectly Messed Up Story, by Patrick McDonnell
Learning Target: I know how to take care of my library books!
Second Grade:
If I Built a School, by Chris Van Dusen
We will imagine building the most amazing school ever!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18eXKf-jw4X1gtlhdGmCroSuAR2EpWo0BScChu3tASSw/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Target: I enjoy funny stories and using my imagination!
Third Grade
Destiny Discover Catalog - we will learn how to look up books using the online catalog.
Learning Target: I can use the Destiny Discover Catalog to search for books.
Fourth Grade
We will learn how to check out our own books
Learning Target: I can scan out my own books!
September 8 - 14
K & First: Both book care coloring page.
Kindergarten:
There's a Bird on Your Head, and We Are in a Book, by Mo Willems
We will take your picture to get to know you!!
First Grade:
The School Book, by Todd Parr
We will take a tour of the library and look at some books by Todd Parr
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=ROEHNonQuKY
Second Grade:
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, by Mordecai Gerstein
https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/tribute-light
https://youtu.be/zos-tC77SFQ?si=KcidOF9yxchiYjpC 25 Anniversary (with drones)
Third Grade
This Very Tree, by Sean Rubin
https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=Xcrt1MNSgFw
https://youtu.be/zos-tC77SFQ?si=KcidOF9yxchiYjpC 25 Anniversary (with drones)
(Video about the Survivor Tree)
Fourth Grade
We will learn how to check out our own books
We will learn how 4th-grade students take care of the library
https://youtu.be/zos-tC77SFQ?si=KcidOF9yxchiYjpC 25 Anniversary (with drones)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RyZsYUFEZymi9CeGxcAIdzhEQS5KbjOQ73c5HY6Q9zc/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/tribute-light
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/115j8rt_jhqRdmd1qEOuxZ1iZ5l5lXkLaSr1eouGJSC4/edit?usp=sharing
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