Elementary Library

do we do that without interrupting? [Use this discussion to teach bathroom and drink procedures, and how to get the instructor’s attention during read-alouds]

All Because You Matter by Tami Charles (E CHA) Poetic text reminds students of their worth no matter the circumstance. Empowers students to value themselves and each other. Discussion Prompts: ●​ Opening pages (double spread): What does it mean to matter? Write or draw a list of all the ways you matter. ●​ And just like moons…(double spread): What do you think the young girl is thinking? The words say, “and the whispers and giggles begin,” followed by, “What kind of name is that?” Why is it important to pronounce someone’s name correctly? How are our names part of our identity? ●​ Or the time you’ll see…(double spread): Have you ever studied hard for a test or project but got the answers wrong? What do you notice about the little boy and his work? School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex (E REX) Even the school gets nervous on the first day of school. But he soon learns he isn’t the only one with first-day jitters. ●​ Cover : The title of this story is ●​ School’s First Day of School. Think about that for a minute. Who do you think this story will be about? How is it different from other first-day-of-school books you’ve read? As I’m reading, we’re going to think about who is telling you the story, that’s called point of view. Also, notice the different feelings or emotions the characters experience on their first day of school. I can’t wait to learn from your questions and thinking about this story! ●​ A sign above the door read…(page) : Who is thinking aloud on this page? That’s right, it’s the school! ●​ The school creaked. (page): How is the school feeling about children coming? Did any of you feel that way on your first day? ●​ Some of the older kids gathered…(page): Can you infer how school is feeling on this page? What do you think the author means by, “The school sagged a little”? ●​ He was so embarrassed. (page): Think of a time when you were embarrassed. What sometimes happens to a person’s face when they are embarrassed? [cheeks turn red] ●​ After reading: Why do you think the author chose to write this story from the school’s point of view? Did you notice that school and the children had many different feelings on the first day of school? Let’s look back and see if we can find some different ways characters were feeling in this story. [nervous, worried, amazed, sad, angry, sorry, scared, embarrassed, happy, proud, lucky] Library Mouse by Daniel Kirk (E KIR) A little mouse makes his own books and slips them into the library collection. Children soon want to meet the mystery author. Discussion Prompts: ●​ As Sam explores the library and reads widely, he begins to create his own stories. Why does reading so many different types of books make this easier for him? ●​ How does Sam feel about seeing his books being read by the children that visit the library? How do you know? Discussion Prompts:

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