Elementary Library

●​ Introduction: Includes an explanation or the purpose, an overview of standards and objectives, and a comprehensive resource list for the unit.

●​ Pacing Guide: Assists the instructor in planning the flow of the unit with the school schedule.

Example Pacing Guide

●​ Lessons: Lesson plans are organized into numbered weeks, and banded by color-coded grades. ●​ K ●​ 1-2 ●​ 3-4 ●​ 5 ●​ If multiple bands have been combined, the color will reflect the youngest grade of the group. To support the instructor leading the lessons, the following sections at the beginning of every lesson will introduce the standards and preparation needs.: ●​ Student Objectives: What students are intended to learn. Includes “I can” statements and compelling questions. Either can be used to guide student learning. Instructors should display either an “I can” statement or compelling question each lesson. It is highly recommended that all libraries have a whiteboard available for instructor use. ●​ Resources & Materials: Lists of resources instructors may need to access in the Elementary Library shared drive and make copies, writing materials students may need, technology, and books that will be read. ○​ Please plan to pull books from the library collection 2-4 weeks prior to teaching them, in order

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