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Primary Library Unit Overview

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Events Note: purple cells have hyperlinksPreKKindergarten First Grade 1st Grade Collaborative / Small Group ProjectsSecond Grade UnitsEvents Third Grade Units

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DateUnitMedia AASLLCS TechWeek IDDateUnitLessonNotesLiterature AASL StandardsLivonia MediaLCS TechDateWeek IDUnitLessonNotesLiteratureLivonia MediaAASLAASL 21st CenturyLCS TechProjects by teacher requestProject StandardsDateWeek IDAASLDistrict: Tech & Content AreaNYSLinksUnitNote:Units not tied to Calendar: as neededDistrict / Content AreaNYSAASL

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Book Exchange: all yearchoose materials children are interested in; fiction vs. non-fiction; book care4, 5, Book Exchange: all yearselect materials of interest; fiction vs. non-fiction; areas of the library; book care4, 5, 7.2Book Exchange: all yearselect materials of interest and at reading level; fiction vs. non-fiction; areas of the library; book care 4,5, 7.2Accelerated ReaderLCS Tech: 1,2,3,4Book Exchange: all yearselect materials of interest and at reading level; choosing materials for research; fiction vs. non-fiction; areas of the library; book care4, 5, 6, 7.2ELABook exchange: all yearselect materials of interest and at reading level; choosing materials for research; fiction vs. non-fiction; areas of the library; book careELA 4, 5, 6, 7.2

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Sep-4B is for BumblebeeBerlioz the Bear; book about beesPlay Flight of the Bumblebee for the kids (try Wikipedia.)5ASep-4Using the LibraryWelcome to the LibraryPicture book shelvesSeals on the Bus; Wheels on the School Bus1.1, 1.51-A: 1-4Sep-4AReviewGood Library Usersreview of kindergarten workJoseph Had a Little Overcoat1,41.1, 1.5Sep-4ALife in the 1800's: Quilts; quilt story, quilt project, call number huntlibrary1.5, 3.2, 5.3Social StudiesSocial Studies: Standard 1, Key Idea 4 view historic events through the eyes of those who were there, as shown in their art, writings, music, and artifacts.

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Sep-12C is for CaterpillarCaterpillars: Waiting for Wingsmove the caterpillar / butterfly activity on Smartboard51, 2, Smartboard useBSep-12Book CareSmartboard introEric Carle titles: 10 Little Rubber Ducks1.1, 7.2, 8.34-B1,4 Smartboard / be exposed to computer programsSep-12BFind ItLibrary Words author, illustrator, titleKing Bidgood1,41.1, 1.5Sep-12B

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Sep-22D is for DinosaurThe Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard, + a non-fictionSorting activity on Smartboard1.4, 51,2,5CSep-22Picture Book Shelves & Paintsticksbook care, finding books on the shelves; intro to shelf labelsThe Very Lonely Firefly1.1, 7.2 4-BSep-22C Dewey / OPACsubject, title, author, call numberArthur Writes a Story11.1, 1.5, 5, 8.3Use the library system to find a bookWiki ProjectLCS Tech: 1,2,5Sep-22CIntro to AR8.3ELA; LCS Tech: 2Reader Rewards: Holiday PodcastELA; LCS Tech: 8,10ELA 45.3, 8.3

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Sep-30E is for ElephantAfrican elephants: fiction + non-fictionElephants Wiki Page1.4, 51,2 4DSep-30Shelf Labels & Book BorrowingFirst Book check-outThe Very Clumsy Click Beetle1.1, 4.1 4-BSep-30D Author Letters / OPACsubject, title, author, call numberWhat Marion Taught Willis1.1, 1.5Sep-30DPassport to EuropeResearch European landmark; use Creative Commons photo to create artwork to illustrate research; classroom, library, lab; optional podcastSocial Studies; ELA, Art; LCS Tech: 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10Social Studies; ELA, Art . ELA Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding ELA: Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expression1, 2, 5.3, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1

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Reading Incentive: Fall into a Good BookOct-9F is for Fallfiction + non-fiction fall books, basket of gourds to hold1.4, 5EOct-9Critical LiteracyAuthor's Purpose: Eric Carle First Book returnPapa, Please Get the Moon for Me 1-A-2Oct-9E Find-It Quest Web exploration, OPACin the lab7.1, 8.31.3.5; 4.4.1 1,2,3,4,7 First Grade standards: Use all the letters on the keyboard; use shift, backspace, delete, spacebar; print a document; 2nd Grade standards: Use the internet for guided researchNASA project: Twitter, PBWiki, UStream to plan, organize, communicate, and gather information.LCS Tech: 2,5,6,7,9,10Oct-9EReading Incentive: Fall into a Good BookTalking to Scientists: NASA project classroom, library: Twitter, UStream, wikis to organize and gather information; communicate, shareELA, Science; LCS Tech: 9,10ELA Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding 1, 7.1, 9.3,

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Book Fair PrepOct-20G is for GiraffeGiraffes can't dance + non-fictionGiraffes Wiki Page1.4, 51,2,4FOct-20Owls: fiction & non-fictionBlue shelvesOwl Babies; owl non-fiction 1.5, 4.1, 1-A, 2-BOct-20FInformation SourcesIntro / Information GameIdentifying best sources for finding informationOur Librarian Won't Tell us Anything1.1, 1.5, 6.1, 6.27,9Oct-20FBook Fair Prep

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Book FairOct-28Book FairGOct-28 Book Fair: Eric Carle videoThe Very Hungry Caterpillar videoOct-28G Book FairOct-28GThird Grade Library ToursAIS students: review how to locate library materials, self-select good reading levels, personal interests.4, 5, 6.

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InventoryNov-5HNov-5Information SourcesFinding Out: fiction and non-fiction check out two booksFrederick / by Leo Lionni2.4, 4.11-A, 2-B4,5 Smartboard sorting activity Nov-5HResearch process: Super3Mini Research: Planmodel how "Plan" process works. Mouse story, mouse non-fiction3.11.1.1; 2.1.1; Wiki writing LCS Tech: 2,5,6,7,8, 9,10Nov-5HAmerica 1621in the lab1, 3.2, 5.2, Social Studies; LCS Tech: 2,4Social Studies: Standard 1, Key Idea 4 view historic events through the eyes of those who were there, as shown in their art, writings, music, and artifacts.Inventory

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Nov-17I is for Ice CreamIce Cream Soup streaming video of making ice cream1.41,2,4INov-17Catch-up: yellow shelves, finish Frederick mouse non-fiction 2.4, 4.11-A, 2-BNov-17I Mini Research: DoModel "do" and "review." Have mouse drawing ready; kids review.2.2, 2.4, 3.1Nov-17I

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Nov-25 JNov-25StorytellingAnansi & folktalesorange shelves: folktales introAnansi5.11, 3, Nov-25J A Book for Mebegin choosing one book each week they can read themselves. 5-finger rule.Going On a Book Hunt 4.1, 4.24.3.6Nov-25JAntarcticalab: use & interpret maps, photos, websites. Create accurate, life-size drawing of penguin. ELA, Social Studies, Science; LCS Tech: 4,9Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding ELA: Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expression1, 5.3, 8.3

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Dec-8K is for KangaroosKangaroos: fiction + non-fictionKangaroos Wiki Page51,2,4KDec-8The storyteller's voiceexpression & fluency in storytellingGoldilocks and the Three Bears 5.11, 3,Dec-8KCritical LiteracyAuthor's Purpose: Seymour Simonexplore authors' reasons for writing; elements of non-fictionDanger! Earthquakes1.5, 3.2, 5.14.3.2author websiteHolidays around the World research project: internet LCS Tech: 2,5,6,7,8,Dec-8KWorld Celebrationslibrary: use & interpret maps, text, artifacts to learn about world cultures1, 5, Social StudiesSocial Studies, Standard 2, Key Idea 1:study about different world cultures and civilizations focusing on their accomplishments, contributions, values, beliefs, and traditionsDiscovery Bag Spreadsheet

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Dec-16L is for LibraryLola at the Libraryfirst book exchange 1.5, 5LDec-16Information SourcesMini-Research: Plan: Caldecott Medal; Research / Super3Flotsam 1.1.1; 1.1.4, 2.49 ocean animation / Smartboard softwareDec-16LAuthor's Purpose: Arnold Lobel explore an author's reasons for writingFrog & Toad5.14.3.2author websiteHolidays around the world PowerPointsLCS Tech: 2,5,6,7,8,Dec-16LExtensions: Celebrations Podcasts, FlashEarth mapsAudacity, microphones, FlashEarth6, 8.3ELA; Social Studies; LCS Tech: 4,8,9,10Social Studies, Standard 3: Geography, Key Idea 2: ask geographic questions about where places are located; why they are located where they are; what is important about their locations; and how their locations are related to the location of other people and places

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Warm Up with a Good Book Jan-5M is for MonkeysCaps for Saleretelling the tale5MJan-5Do, Review: Research & Draw Caldecott Medal; Research / Super3ocean non-fiction 2.41, 2,9 ocean animation / Smartboard softwareJan-5M The Snow Walker information from a non-fiction text; VoiceThread; organizing information; learning from images; 1st grade "Weather" unitThe Snow Walker3.4, 8.3, 9.14.3.68,10 VoiceThread to organize and share information and opinion 3rd grade standard: use the internet to communicateBirds of New York project AASL:
1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 3.4, 8.2, 8.3 9.3
Tech: 3,4,5
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• ELA 1,2,3,4
• MST 4: Living Environment
• Arts 1
Jan-5MAnimal Research Ilab and library: : search for and find information from print and digital resources; simple bibliography1, 2, 3, 8ELA, Science, Writing; LCS Tech: 3,4,6,7Warm Up with a Good Book South AmericaLibrary / lab, VoiceThread: use & interpret websites, photos, videos, weather data to gather information about regions in South AmericaSocial Studies; LCS Tech: 7,8,9ELA Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding ELA: Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expression Social Studies, Standard 3: Geography, Key Idea 2: ask geographic questions about where places are located; why they are located where they are; what is important about their locations; and how their locations are related to the location of other people and places 1, 2, 3, 5.3, 8.3

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Jan-13 NJan-13Review: VoiceThreadCaldecott Medal; Research / Super31.3.4; 1.3.5, Jan-13NStorytelling: compare Global Cinderella: N. Americacompare / contrast folktales; look for patterns in storytellingCinderella / by James Marshall1,35.15, 9,10 Smartboard software to compare / contrast storiesKid Pix introUse a word processor to typeJan-13NAnimal Research IIlab and library: Book Look1, 2, 3, ELA, Science, Writing; LCS Tech: 3,4,6,7Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding ELA: Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expressionPoem Podcastslab: Audacity, microphonesELA; LCS Tech: 7,8,9ELA Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding ELA: Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expression5.2, 5.3

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Jan-22O is for OwlsOwl Babiesfiction & nonfiction5OJan-22Storytelling compare & contrastVariants of Red Riding HoodIntro global folktalesRed Riding Hood / James Marshall7.11-D, 2-DRRH wiki pageJan-22O Global Cinderella: EuropeThe Cinderlad35.15, 9,10 Smartboard software to compare / contrast storiessmall group researchJan-22OAnimal Research IIIWeb and encyclopedia1, 2, 3,ELA, Science, Writing; LCS Tech: 3,4,6,7

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Feb-2P is for Polar BearsPFeb-2Variants of Red Riding Hood: the oral traditioncompare & contrast storiesThe Gunniwulf5.21-D, 2-DFeb-2P Global Cinderella: AfricaMufaro's Beautiful Daughters35.15, 9,10 Smartboard software to compare / contrast storiesFeb-2PCinderella Share lab: VoiceThread to compare, contrast, report literature responseELA; LCS Tech: 7,8Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding ELA: Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expressionAlaska & Hawaii VoicethreadsLab: VoiceThread, microphonesELA, Social Studies; LCS Tech: 7,8,9

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Feb-10Q is for Quiltsquiltsquilt demo, Smartboard game51,2,4QFeb-10Variants of RRH: Isabelcompare & contrast stories; figure out Spanish vocabulary from contest & picture cluesIsabel & the Hungry Coyote3.1, 3.2, 7.11-D, 2-DSmartboard softwareFeb-10Q Global Cinderella: Asia Wishbones35.15, 9,10 Smartboard software to compare / contrast storiesFeb-10Q

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Dr. Seuss birthdayFeb-25100th Day of SchoolHooray for 100th Daycounting to 100RFeb-25Storytelling: compare & contrastRRH: tableauxdigital camera, sequence of events in story, collaborative storytelling 9.41-D, 2-D8,9 Digital camera / desktop mike / making multimediaFeb-25R Cinderella Planner: PlanCreate original folktale using identified patterns 33.1, 3.42.1.45, 9,10 Smartboard software to compare / contrast storiesFeb-25RDinosaurs lab and library: : search for and find information from print and digital resources; simple bibliography; organize data collaboratively1, 2, 3, 8.2, 8.3, 9Science, Writing, Math; LCS Tech: 6,9,10Mathematics Grade 2 Communication Strand: 2.CM.3 Share mathematical ideas through the manipulation of objects, drawings, pictures, charts, and symbols in both written and verbal explanations; 2.CN.8 Recognize and apply mathematics to solve problems
2.CN.9 Recognize and apply mathematics to objects, pictures and symbols
Science Standard 1: Mathematical Analysis: M2.1b Explain verbally, graphically, or in writing patterns and relationships
observed in the physical and living environment; Scientific Inquiry: Key Idea 3:
The observations made while testing proposed explanations, when analyzed using conventional
and invented methods, provide new insights into phenomena.
Dr. Seuss birthdaySeuss: Mulberry StreetELAwriting prompt5.3

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Read Across AmericaMar-5S is for SeussCat in the Hat Seussville4SMar-5finish tableaux, voice recordingVoiceThread 3.4, 5.2, 5.3, 8.3, 9.48,9 Digital camera / desktop mike / making multimediaMar-5S Dr. Seuss: the Boy on Fairfield Stretauthor studyHooray for Diffendoofer Day3.1.4Web design groupAASL: 3.1, 3.4
Tech: 3,4,5
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• ELA 1,2,3,4
• Arts 1
• MST 2: Information Systems
Mar-5SSeuss Celebrationclassroom 5Writing, ELA Read Across AmericaSeuss "Millionaire" classroom / lab: interactive game ELA8.3, 9.1, 9.2

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Reading for PizzaMar-13Tricky LeprechaunsJamie O'Rourke and the Big PotatoMake video: How would you catch a leprechaun?9.18,9 Digital cameraTMar-13Locating materials in the LibraryABC orderTwo Bad Ants1.51Mar-13T Do: Record Cinderella storiesfolktale planner; small-group brainstorming9.1, 9.2, 9.44.3.1Readers' Theater group beginsMar-13TReading for Pizza4, 5, 6.ReadingReading for PizzaReading for Pizzaclassroom, library, homeELA 4,5,6,

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Mar-24The Big PictureSquiggleWhat can you make with a piece of string? Follow model of child in story3.4UMar-24Book Fair:Toy & game collectionRed Riding Hood video? 5.21Mar-24U Book Fair: Yeh Shen Yeh Shen videoMar-24USpoolmobile Scienceclassroom, library, lab; Smartboard use to organize / graph informationScience, Math, Technology; LCS Tech: 5Science, Math, Technology. 3.S.2 Collect data using observation and surveys, and record appropriately. 3.S.8 Formulate conclusions and make predictions from graphs9.3, 9.4

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Book FairApr-1 VApr-1Critical LiteracyAuthor's Purpose: Cynthia Rylantyellow shelves, audiobooksHenry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble5.11Apr-1V & Review: Showtime + chapter book introdigital camera / VoiceThread9.43.4.15, 8, 9 multimedia CinderellaApr-1V Book Fair

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Media Festival Submissions DeadlineApr-9WApr-9Critical Literacy Author's Purpose: Beatrix Potterpink, brown shelvesPeter Rabbit / Beatrix Potter bio5.111,4 Beatrix Potter wiki pageApr-9WHealthy Choices / TV-Free WeekFeatured author: Chris Van Allsburg5-finger rule review; intro to chapter booksLibrary Lil 4.1Apr-9WSolar System ILibrary & lab: use web & print resources to gather information; friendly letter1, 2, 3, 5, 6.2, 8.3Science, Writing; LCS Tech: 1,2,4,8Science Standard 1: Physical environment; ELA 1, 4Media Festival Submissions DeadlineFound Poemslibrary: finding important information in non-fiction textsELA, Science; LCS Tech: 9Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding ELA: Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expression

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TV-Free Week Apr-27XX-rayssmartboard activityXApr-27Healthy ChoicesFix-It / Catch-upMother Goose shelvesFix-it / David McPhail5.111,4 Mother Goose wiki pageApr-27XLiterature ResponseLiterature responseresponding to literature: justice and equality. Brainstorm story responses.The Ugly Duckling9.14.3.29, 10 Use library portal to respond to literature Apr-27XSolar System IIlab: Space Search: learn and identify best strategies for finding digital informationScience, Writing; LCS Tech: 1,2,4,8TV-Free Week / Unplugged NightAsia: Furoshiki librarySocial Studies, Art

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May-5YMay-5Mother GooseWho is Mother Goose? Rhyme TimeMother Goose GameMother Goose / Rosemary Wells8.3, 1-A, 3-A1,4 Mother Goose interactive gameMay-5Y Literature responseUse FISH to create online responses.The Ugly Duckling9.19, 10 Use library portal to respond to literatureMay-5YSolar System IIIlibrary and lab: space poems / podcastsCall Number huntlibrary: subject, author, title searches on library catalogMath; LCS Tech: 93.CN.1 Recognize, understand, and make connections in their everyday experiences to mathematical ideas. 3.CN.7 Apply mathematics to solve problems that develop outside of mathematics. 3.N.15 Compare and order unit fractionsand find their approximate locations on a number line

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Media Festival / Budget Vote & Art ShowMay-13Z is for Zoo Color Zoo, Animals in the ZooMake video: sounds of the zoo9.18,9 digital camera ZAMay-13Over the MoonArt / Music / Phys Ed tie-insOver the Moon / Rachel Vail 1-A, 3-A1,4 Mother Goose interactive gameMay-13ZA My Wonderful World: S.America author's purpose: fiction and non-fictionLove and Roast Chicken / by ; Guinea pig non-fiction2May-13ZAMedia Festival / Budget Vote & Art ShowTransition to Intermediate School LibraryAIS students: investigate Intermediate School library; try familiar strategies in new settingELA

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Dive into a Good BookMay-21ZBMay-21CriticRewriting Mother Goose Art / Music / Phys Ed tie-insMary Had a Little Jam 5.2, 5.31-A, 3-A1,4 Mother Goose interactive gameMay-21ZBCritical LiteracyArtwork and the storyexamine how images contribute to storytellingThe Gardener / Sarah Stewart5.21,2, May-21ZBErie Canal in the lab: use internet, FlashEarth maps to gather information1, 2, 3, 5 Social Studies; LCS Tech: 4,9Social Studies: Std. 1: NYS history Std 3: Geography Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding ELA: Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expressionDive into a Good BookThe View from Spacelab: FlashEarthSocial Studies; LCS Tech: 9Social Studies, Standard 3: Geography, Key Idea 2: ask geographic questions about where places are located; why they are located where they are; what is important about their locations; and how their locations are related to the location of other people and places

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Jun-9ZCJun-9StorytimeWorld folktales reviewLittle Babaji; The Woman Who Flummoxed the Fairies; Mabela the Clever7.11, 3,Jun-9ZCFind-It Review Nest Quest NY birds; create identification card for summerin the lab3, 5.2, 8.31.3.51,2,3,4,7,10Jun-9ZC

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Jun-17ZDJun-17The Big PictureWorth a 1000 WordsreviewWhat the Class Pet Saw; Not a Box Jun-17ZD Summer Stories reviewThree Days on the River / Vera B. Williams1Jun-17ZD

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