Learning the library
3rd grade spends much of its time really learning how the library works, what resources we have available and how to use them. It all begins with the non-fiction section and its organization. The purpose of this entire year is to prepare students for research in upper grades.
Non-fiction Lesson
Standards:
AASL:
Benchmarks/Objective:
Activity:
b. Show example of call #
c. Show examples of books
4. Explore non-fiction # selected from cup
5. Choose three books to share
6. Write finding on record sheet (2 wks)
7. Present to class
Assessment:
Observation
Presentation worksheet
Presentation rubric
Oral Presentation
Closure:
Book selection
AASL:
- Inquire, think critically and gain knowledge
- Pursue personal and aesthetic growth
- 3.7.4 Apply specific instructional software
- 1.5 Students present appropriately in formal speaking situations, listen critically, and respond intelligenly as individuals or in group discussions
Benchmarks/Objective:
- 1.5.3 Report on a topic or text, tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant descriptive details, speaking clearly with adequate volume appropriate pacing, and clear pronunciation
- 1.1.4 Understand the library's organizational scheme and what main topics are included in each section
- 1.1.8 Search an online catalog to locate materials
- 4.1.4 Seek information for personal learning in a variety of formats and genres
- 4.1.5 connect ideas to own interests and previous knowledge and experience
Activity:
- Attendance
- Goals (What, Why, How)
- Teacher explanation of Non-fiction 000's - 300's for modeling purposes (3 wks)
b. Show example of call #
c. Show examples of books
4. Explore non-fiction # selected from cup
5. Choose three books to share
6. Write finding on record sheet (2 wks)
7. Present to class
Assessment:
Observation
Presentation worksheet
Presentation rubric
Oral Presentation
Closure:
Book selection