Grade/Class/Subject:
Media Skills, 1-3 grade
Unit/Theme:
Introduction to the library
Language Objectives:
Students will use library terms appropriately.
Key Vocabulary:
- Library
- Media Center
- Librarian
- Media Secretary
Supplemental Materials:
- “Mr Wiggles” by Paula Craig and Carol Thompson
- “How I spent my summer vacation” by Mark Teague
- “Manners at the library” by Terri DeGezelle
Scaffolding:
- Modeling
- Guided Practice
Group Options:
- Whole class (1st – 3rd)
Integration of Processes:
- Reading
- Speaking
- Listening
Application:
- Meaningful
- Linked to objectives
- Promotes engagement
Assessment:
- Group
- Oral
Lesson Sequence:
- Pull up to 9 chairs and place them around the perimeter of the class meeting area.
- When class enters, direct them to sit on the carpet. After everyone is seated on the floor, choose one student who has entered following the directions (usually to enter quickly and quickly choose a seat next to someone who is a good choice for them) and ask if they would like to sit on a chair.
- Tell students that the chairs are for students who are “caught” following directions, it’s like the game of tag; that if a student asks for a chair, the teacher has to say no.
- Introduce the three rules for media class and explain the reasons for each:
- Sit “criss cross” or “like a pretzel”
- Keep your hands and feet to yourself
- Raise your hand and wait to be called on if you want to talk
- Write the vocabulary words (above) on the board and review their meanings. Introduce the new words and ask students what the words mean. Correct any misunderstandings. Explore connects that students make.
- Show the cover of each book and review elements of the cover (title, author, etc.). Point out the connect between the title and the illustration. What can they predict about the story using these elements?
- Read the books. Review predictions afterwards and gauge accuracies.
- Line up students in alphabetical order.
Preview for Next Week:
Discuss what the difference between buying and borrowing books. Why is it important to take of things that are borrowed?