Elementary Library

Unit 2 K

Week 2 Why do people tell stories?

STUDENT OBJECTIVES

I CAN…

Students will demonstrate whole body listening during a read aloud story. Students will describe the roles and purposes of authors and illustrators.

I can listen to stories. I can describe the purpose of an author & illustrator.

RESOURCES & MATERIALS

VOCABULARY

Author - the person who wrote the words of a text

Choose 2 books to read aloud

●​ The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt ●​ Oh No, the Aunts are Here by Adam Rex ●​ Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal ●​ Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

Describe - to tell about something using details, making it easier for someone else to imagine it Illustrator - the person(s) who created the pictures in a book Purpose - a reason for doing something, a goal they're working towards Cover - the front part of the book that shows what the book is about with pictures and a title Dust Jacket - a protective outer cover for a book, often made of paper or a similar material Case - the strong, often decorated outer layer that protects the inner pages of a book

WELCOME & ACTIVATE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE Greet students warmly at the library door. Follow opening procedures to prepare students for learning. Say: How many of you love to make up stories? What do you like to make up stories about? [Allow response and give positive reinforcement]. In picture books, there are two main jobs to tell a story. An author and an illustrator. We are going to learn about these jobs today. OBJECTIVE Display objectives. Say: We have two learning objectives. Listen closely: I can listen to stories. We’ve been practicing this and you are all doing so well. Can you show me what whole body listening looks like?

Our second learning objective is: I can describe the purpose of an author and an illustrator.

Lead students through a vocabulary exercise to be able to say, recognize, and understand the words 67