McCollough:  Content Objective: I understand the rules for alphabetizing words.  Language Objective: I can put a list of words in alphabetical order.

• Review the various parts of a book
• Read aloud “Shiver Me Letters” (1st and 2nd grade) or “M is for Mitten” (3rd grade)
• ABC order presentation (more focus on words beginning with the same letter for 2nd and 3rd grade)  ABC order lesson 2nd-3rd
• Whole group practice
• Library Shelver (if time allows)https://www.mrs-lodges-library.com/play-shelver/

Stout:  I did the call number presentation with Mrs. Karaali’s 8th graders on Thursday, and her classes did “Escape the Library” on Friday.  It went well.  Had a couple teachers do check out in between escape games….NEVER again!  I need every spare moment I can grab to set the game up for the next class.  It takes at least 20 minutes to put all the clues back in the books. I might have to send a reminder that check outs can’t happen when the escape game is in progress.  Sigh….if only I could be there more often.

McCollough:  Objective:  I can identify the different parts of a book.

• Assign permanent seats to students
• Treasure Chest discussion and preview
• Book Parts Presentation Book Parts Lesson
• Charley Chapters Video: All About Books (for 1st grade)
• Read Aloud:  “No Pirates Allowed Said Library Lou” (for 2nd and 3rd)

Stout:  We had our first “Escape the Library” program today, and it went very very well.  The kids had a blast.  It was a lot of work, but it was soooo worth it.

Escape the Library Presentation and Instructions:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FSZxFvAzVKUjRwlJYFxwzvcKwPohkP0jEuaq-iPCxHo/edit#slide=id.p

Escape the Library Photos and Video Clips:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rD8SrEgzAnPxNXjlobv2H9HwA4nqkag5mlIljh0Xixw/edit#slide=id.p

McCollough:

Content Objective: I know about the different types of damage that can be caused to books. Language Objective: I know what I should and should not do with books I borrow from the library.

• Book Care Presentation.  Book care lesson
• Damaged Books Demonstration
• Charley Chapters Video: “Be a Book Buddy”

Stout:  In preparation for my “Escape the Library” game, students must receive a lesson call numbers and using Destiny.  Today Ms. Wiacek’s 7th graders received that lesson.  Call Number & Destiny Presentation

Unis:  Middle school orientation and book check out.

McCollough:

• Introduction and Library Orientation. McC 2017 Orientation
• Tour of the media center and demonstration of proper book check out procedures.
• Charley Chapters Video Clip: rules of the library.

Stout:

• Media center orientation and book check out.

McCollough: 

1st Grade:  Content Objective:  I can use drag and drop objects in code.org  Language Objective:  I can read and utilize the corrective feedback provided by code.org

• Watch Introduction to writing code video “Code Stars”  Discuss what programmers do.
• Introduction to Code.org:  Course 1 Jigsaw
• Jigsaw drag and drop:  Partner practice

2nd Grade:  Content Objective:  I can use blockly to create code commands and run a program on Code.org.  Language Objectives:  I can read and utilize the corrective feedback provided by code.org.

• Preview and demo the classic maze program on code.org.  Explain how to correct mistakes made and make adjustments to code commands.
• Independent Practice.

3rd Grade:  Content Objective:  I can implement search strategies for locating information on a variety of topics.  Language Objective:  I can navigate print and online resources to locate the answers to questions on a variety of topics.

• Explain the rules and procedures for the resource scavenger hunt.
• Let the hunt begin!  5 stations:  Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Thesauri, Atlases, and iPads (to access the various websites we have used to access information online).  The team with the most correct answers gets to visit the treasure chest.

McCollough: 

1st Grade: Content Objective:  I can navigate an iPad (open/close apps, websites, etc.) and access a variety of digital tools.  Language Objective: I can measure lengths and reason with shapes and objects.

• Read aloud “Chicken Clicking” and discuss internet safety.
• Demonstrate how to use “Alarmy” on ABCya.com
• Independent Work

2nd Grade: Content Objective: I can use blockly to create loops and events to run a program.  Language Objective: I can read and follow the corrective feedback provided by code.org

• Review the Minecraft Design program on Code.org
• Independent work

3rd Grade:  Content Objective: I can implement search strategies for locating information.  Language Objective: I can navigate online sources of information and locate and record facts on various topics.

• Introduction and demonstration of how to navigate Factmonster.com
• Independent Practice

1st Grade:  Content Objective: I can navigate an iPad and access a variety of digital tools.  Language Objective:  I can measure lengths and reason with shapes and objects.

• Read aloud and discuss “Rosie Revere Engineer” (growth mindset)
• Introduce abcya.com “Lineum”
• Independent practice creating linear structures on “Lineum”

2nd Grade:  Content Objective: I can use blockly to create loops and events to run a program.  Language Objective: I can read and follow the corrective feedback provided by code.org.

• Preview a new hour of code program: Minecraft.
• Demonstrate the first few levels and watch the 1st 2-3 introductory videos.
• Independent practice building programs in Minecraft.

3rd Grade:  Content Objective:  I can identify search strategies for locating information  Language Objective: I can navigate a print atlas and record information about the United States.

• Intro to Atlases Intro to Atlases color
• Independent Practice.  Atlas Worksheet

Middle School media time has been slower than usual due to testing, but I recently placed some very large orders for both media centers, so it’s providing me with time to process the new materials.

McCollough: 

1st Grade:  Content Objective: I can navigate an ipad (search for websites, open/close apps) and access a variety of digital tools.  Language Objective:  I can follow instructions and piece together objects in the correct place to build a structure.

• Read aloud and discuss: “The Most Magnificent Thing”  Great book about perseverance and the growth mindset.
• iPad Demo: Abcya.com “Daisy’s Plumber Puzzle”
• Independent practice building their own magnificent things.

2nd Grade:  Content objective: I can use blockly to piece together javascript commands and build a program.  Language Objective: I can can read and utilize the corrective feedback provided by code.org

• Review code.org “Star Wars” Stressed the importance of actually reading the instructions before attempting to code the program.
• Watch the Level 7 video: “Creating Events”
• Independent Practice (everyone should surpass Level 8 by this point)

3rd Grade: Content Objective:  I can use print and digital tools to locate and organize information.  Language Objective: I can use an online encyclopedia to find and record information on a variety of topics.

• Intro to online encyclopedias
• Demo on writing complete sentences.
• Independent practice.

Unis:  Check out with 6th grade Language Arts classes.

McCollough: 

1st Grade:  I can navigate websites on an ipad and clear my apps and websites when I am finished.  I can choose the correct verb to complete a sentence.

1. Read aloud and discuss “The Invisible Boy”
2. Demonstrate/review iPad basics
3. Demonstrate the To Bee or Not To Bee activity on funbrain.com
4. Student independent practice.

2nd Grade:  I can use Blockly to piece together code commands to run a program on code.org.  I can follow written instructions to write code commands and run programs on code.org.

1. Code.org Star Wars review/demonstration.  Reminded them of the importance of actually reading the feedback that code.org provides when they make a mistake.
2. Star Wars Video explaining how to create events in code.org
3. Independent practice.  Code.org:  Star Wars.

3rd Grade:  I can navigate an encyclopedia to look up information about people, places, and things.  I can use an encyclopedia to find and write down two facts about a variety of topics.

1. Introduction to Encyclopedias:  the type of information they contain, how they are different from dictionaries and thesauri, how to find what you are looking for.
2. Independent Practice in locating information in the correct volume of an encyclopedia.

Stout:  check out with 6th grade Language Arts classes;  students are coming and going to complete projects that are due this week.

Unis:  Saw 7th grade Language Arts students checking out biographies for upcoming essays and presentations.

McCollough: 

1st Grade:

• iPad demo; how to turn it on, access the internet, change the website, etc.
• Demonstration of Planet Pal on PBSkids.org  It’s a fun pattern identification game.
• Independent practice
• Demonstrated how to close a website and close open apps

2nd Grade:

• Short video introducing how to write code “Code Stars”
• iPad demo
• Star Wars coding demo
• Independent practice.

3rd Grade:

• Quick review of dictionary and thesaurus and print vs. digital discussion.
• Demo on iPads and how to navigate dictionary.com and thesaurus.com
• Independent work:  using dictionary.com to find the definitions and parts of speech of various words and using thesaurus.com to list synonyms and antonyms for words.

Stout: Check outs with Ms. Thompson and Mr. Melvin’s 6th grade Language Arts classes.  Will also finalize my spring order of new books.