Elementary Library

make their choice. Narrate what you see happening and point out different opinions.

Settle students back into their seats

Say: What did you notice during that game?” Follow up with: Did we all have the same ideas and opinions? (Define opinion if necessary)

OBJECTIVE Say: We have been learning that the library is a special shared space in our school that has many wonderful books for you to read. No two students like exactly the same things all the time. It’s so important that everyone gets the chance to read what they want, which is why we practice respect for choices and differences in the library. What does respect mean? [responses could include being kind, saying nice things to each other, listening to each other]

Display and read “I can” statement: I can respect others’ book choices.

Say: Today, we are learning to respect each other’s book choices. You may not like a book another student is checking out and reading. That’s okay, as long as you don’t try to stop them from making their own choice and remain respectful. We are going to read a few books to help us understand what respecting and celebrating differences looks like. While we read, we are going to keep practicing whole body listening.

Display and read “I can” statement: I can listen to stories.

Say: I know we can learn and show both of these things today!

DIRECT INSTRUCTION & PRACTICE Step 1: Read Aloud Introduce and read the first story with the discussion guide. Pause story as necessary to redirect students to whole body listening and respectful participation.

Say: What does this story teach us about respecting choices and differences?

Movement break

Step 2: Read Aloud Introduce and read the second story with the discussion guide. Pause story as necessary to redirect students to whole body listening and respectful participation.

Say: What did this story teach us about respecting choices and differences? How can we apply our new knowledge to the library?

Movement break

Optional Step 3: Grade 2 Extension for This Book is Not For You When finished, show the coloring page/worksheet. Say: Your job is to write one sentence that shows your learning today in the speech bubble using sentence frames. Read one sentence frame at a time and have students share examples of how to finish them. 57