Lesson Plan August 19-23 (2013)

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
  • Librarian
  • Borrow

Preparation:
  • Links to background
  • Links to past learning
  • Strategies incorporated

Group Options:
  • Whole class (1st – 3rd)

Assessment:
  • Group
  • Observation


Lesson Sequence:
Project words on the monitor 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 book. Review predictions afterwards and gauge accuracies.

Curious George Visits the Library by H.A. Ray, Margret
Mr. Wiggle’s Book by Paula M. Craig

Preview for Next Week:
Discuss the difference between buying and borrowing books. Why is it important to take of things that are borrowed?