Elementary Library

If time allows, have students complete a need and want sorting game in groups at tables. Have one or two sets prepared for each table.

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

Resource & Discussion Guide

The Incredible Book-Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers (E JEF) Henry loves to eat books, until he begins to feel quite ill and decides that maybe he could do something else with the books he has been devouring.

Discussion prompts: ●​ Why does Henry love to eat books? Would you eat a book? ●​ How is eating a book like reading a book too fast? ●​ What else could Henry do with the books? ●​ What is the main message of this story? What makes you say that?

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems (E WIL) The pigeon really, really wants a puppy, but when a puppy arrives the pigeon changes its mind.

Discussion prompts: ●​ Why does the pigeon want a puppy? ●​ Is a puppy a want or a need? Why?

●​ Why does the pigeon change his mind about the puppy? ●​ What are some things that a pigeon might actually need?

Wants vs Needs vs Robots by Michael Rex (E REX) A group of robots demonstrates the difference between a want and a need, by making trades to get some things they really want and accidentally giving away some things they really need.

Discussion prompts: ●​ What is the difference between a want and a need?

●​ What are some things the robots need? What are some things you need? ●​ What are some things the robots want? What are some things you want? ●​ Was that a smart trade? Why or why not? ●​ How do you balance getting what you need with getting what you want? ●​ Does everyone always have what they need? How can we be good friends to help others get what they need?

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