Elementary Library

Circulate while students work and offer suggestions and support as needed. Use a visual timer if necessary to assist students pacing themselves.

Review “I can” statements and ask students for thumbs up or thumbs down if they think they mastered today’s learning. READER’S ADVISORY, CIRCULATION PROCEDURES, & DISMISSAL

Resource & Discussion Guide

Trending: How and Why Stuff Gets Popular by Kira Vermond (306 VER) Examines how fads and trends start and spread and discusses how they can be crafted and sometimes dangerous.

Discussion prompts: ●​ How does social media accelerate the spread of trends? ●​ What is the impact of influencers on trend adoption? ●​ Discuss the concept of "viral" and how it relates to trends

●​ Do you think it's important to be aware of trends? Why or why not? ●​ How can we make informed decisions about which trends to follow? ●​ Discuss the potential downsides of blindly following trends ●​ How does "peer pressure" relate to trends? ●​ Have you ever been caught in a trend you didn’t want to participate in? How did that make you feel?

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