Elementary Library

short plot summary and several discussion questions that can be used to engage students in the text and illustrations. Instructors should use this guide to select reading materials for the lesson in lieu of reading every single suggested title on the list.

Lesson Planning & Implementation

Step 1: Unit Overview

Review the unit introduction and pacing guide. Make a schedule for the next weeks’ learning for your school taking into account testing, short weeks, holidays, and other school events. Pull listed books and check them out to the Library ITs account in Destiny.

Step 2: Individual Weeks

Read through the week’s lessons in entirety to familiarize yourself with the content. The printed instructional guide is not a sacred object and will be replaced each year. Make as many notes and marks as necessary. For each lesson: ●​ Review the student objective/compelling question and check for your own understanding. ●​ Choose 1 or 2 read aloud books utilizing the Resource Discussion Guide. Any unused titles can be kept as back ups, or be put on display for students. ●​ Read chosen books 2-3 times to become familiar with the text and illustrations. Paperclip any pages you want to skip, and use post-it notes to mark pages with discussion questions. ●​ Review activate background knowledge section and tailor for your students. Print and make copies of any needed materials, or plan for how visuals will be displayed. ●​ Review direct instruction section and tailor the instruction for your students. Print and make copies of any needed materials. Plan for how objective, vocabulary words, and visuals will be displayed. ●​ Organize lesson materials in the library in such a way that your transition between classes is as smooth as possible.

Step 3: Instruct

Adjust your plans as necessary in real time to connect with students and meet their learning needs.

Step 4: Reflect and Return

Make any notes about changes you made to the lesson, strategies that worked or failed, and share useful feedback with the Elementary Library Coordinator via the Curriculum Reflection Form . Check in library books that you are finished with and return them to the school library collection.

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