ICCSD Library Curriculum K-6 Revision 2010 Written by Debra Dorzweiler Anne Marie Kraus Cindy Kunde Sarah Latcham 2010 Equity Statement It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. If you believe you have (or your child has) been discriminated against or treated unjustly at school, please contact the Equity Director, Ross Wilburn, at 509 S. Dubuque Street, 319-688-1000.
Contents Project Description... 2 References... 2 Library Lessons... 3-6 Next Steps... 7 Project Description Our curriculum writing team undertook the task of continuing the revision of the ICCSD Library Curriculum for Grades K-6. During the summer of 2009 this team revised the standards, benchmarks, and objectives of the existing document. In the Next Steps section of the 2009 document, the third next step is to Create a system for standardizing and accepting lessons and assessments to link to the S-B-O on the ICCSD Library Curriculum website. This project contains those standardized lessons and assessments. The actual lessons and accompanying documents will be posted online as links from the standards, benchmarks, and objectives on the ICCSD Library Program website at www.iccsd.k12.ia.us/library. References Boushey, Gail, and Joan Moser. The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades. Portland, ME: Stenhouse, 2006. Print. Harvey, Stephanie, and Anne Goudvis. Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension to Enhance Understanding. York, ME: Stenhouse, 2000. Print. Miller, Debbie. Reading with Meaning: Teaching Comprehension in the Primary Grades. Portland, ME: Stenhouse, 2002. Print. Oczkus, Lori D. Super Six Comprehension Strategies: 35 Lessons and More for Reading Success. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon, 2004. Print. ICCSD Library Program 2010 Page 2
Library Lessons Note Taking Note Taking 3 rd and 4 th Grades Sarah Teaches students basic note taking using questions and keywords. Does not contain selection of resources. Note Taking 5 th and 6 th Grades Sarah Teaches students to select resources and note taking using questions and keywords. SMART Note Taking 3 rd -6 th Grades Anne Marie Teaches highlighting and paraphrasing using SMART Board tools. Bibliography 5 th and 6 th Grades Sarah Teaches bibliography using graphic organizers based on MLA. Parts of a Book 1 st and 2 nd Grades Sarah Teaches parts of a book using movement and paper and pencil activities. Also has a link to a PowerPoint presentation. SMART Activity: Grades Parts of a Book 1 st and 2 nd Grades Anne Marie Teaches labeling of parts of a book on the SMART Board Library Organization SMART Activity: Alphabetical Order of the Everybody Section 1 st Grades - Anne Marie Teaches students to alphabetize authors names and call numbers Alphabetical Order Call Numbers Sarah Teaches alphabetical order using student-created call numbers. Call Number Prefix 2 nd Grade Anne Marie Teaches students to walk to a section of the library in response to call number prefix. SMART Activity Call Number Prefix 2 nd Grade Anne Marie Teaches students to match call number prefix to library section. SMART Activity Call Number sort Fiction-Nonfiction 2 nd Grade Anne Marie Teaches students to sort call numbers and descriptors into fiction and nonfiction. Call Number Order 3 rd -4 th Grade Anne Marie Teaches students to put call numbers in order. Library Orientation Sections of the Library 3 rd and 4 th Grades Anne Marie Teaches students to identify, visit, and describe the sections of the library using a variety of activities including the computer and the SMART board. Using Call Numbers to Locate Books 3 rd and 4 th Debra ICCSD Library Program 2010 Page 3
Teaches students how to find books on the library shelves using the call number. Book Selection Book Selection K and 1 st Grade Cindy Teaches students to recognize the 3 ways to read a book. Book Selection 1 st and 2 nd Cindy Teaches students the choosing a just right book process. Book Selection 3 rd 6 th Grades Cindy Reviews the choosing a just right book process. Book Selection Assessment Options Cindy List of assessments for use in assessing the EOY skill Selects books that match interests and reading level. Book Care Book Care K and 1 st Grade -- Cindy Teaches students the proper care of library materials by showing examples and playing the Yes, Yes Always and No, No Never game. Types of Literature SMART Activity Kindergarten Fiction and Nonfiction Anne Marie Teaches students to sort book covers into Fiction and Nonfiction. Fiction and Nonfiction Kindergarten Sarah Teaches students to distinguish between fiction and nonfiction using paired books. 1 st 4 th Grade SMART Activities Anne Marie Teaches students to sort book covers into a variety of literature sorting templates. Poetry 2 nd Grade Cindy Teaches students to recognize poetry as a type of literature. Biography 2 nd Grade Cindy Teaches students to recognize biography as a type of literature. Folktales Lesson A 2 nd Grade Cindy Teaches students to recognize folktales as a type of literature. Folktales Lesson B 2 nd Grade -- Cindy Teaches students to recognize the different types of folktales. Exploring Historical Fiction, Biography, and Nonfiction through Baseball 3 rd and 4 th Grades -- Cindy Teaches students the characteristics of Historical Fiction, Biography, and Nonfiction. Exploring Historical Fiction, Biography, and Nonfiction through Flight 3 rd and 4 th Grades -- Cindy Teaches students the characteristics of Historical Fiction, Biography, and Nonfiction. Types of Literature Review 3 rd and 4 th Grades -- Cindy Reviews the characteristics of the 7 types of literature. Good Reader Program 3 rd and 4 th Grades -- Cindy ICCSD Library Program 2010 Page 4
Guide to assisting students with the Good Reader Program. Types of Literature anchor charts Cindy Descriptive charts used for lessons in teaching the 7 types of literature Catalog Searching Finding Books with Destiny s Visual Search 3 rd and 4 th Grades -- Debra Teaches students how to perform a visual search in the catalog on a specific topic. Basic Searching in the Destiny Catalog 3 rd and 4 th Grades Debra Teaches students how to find books in the catalog by author, title, and subject. Keyword Searching in the Destiny Catalog 3 rd and 4 th Grades Debra Teaches students how to search for books in the catalog by keyword. Computer Skills Menu of Computer Skill Options -- Debra Menu of teaching ideas for keyboarding, word processing, using the computer network, evaluating online sources, computer skills assessment, online safety Keyword Searching Using the Table of Contents in a Nonfiction Book to Locate Information 3 rd and 4 th Grade Debra Helps students learn how to locate specific information in a nonfiction book. Using Keywords to Find Online Information and Choosing Appropriate Sources 5 th and 6 th Grades Debra Teaches students how to develop a list of keywords, perform a keyword search, and choose an appropriate information source. Reading Strategies LARS Comprehension Strategies Charts -- Debra Comprehension Strategies Charts to help frame lessons using these strategies. Using Mental Images 2 nd Grade Debra Teaches students to use mental images to enjoy and understand a story. Literary Elements Plot Menu K-6 th Grades Anne Marie Teaches students to articulate plot elements through a variety of activities including the SMART board and computer. Setting 3 rd 6 th Grades Anne Marie Teaches students to describe setting by using instant poetry forms on the computer. Character 2 nd 4 th Grades Anne Marie Teaches students to describe a character using Kidspiration. ICCSD Library Program 2010 Page 5
Next Steps 1. Incorporate more differentiation Wall wisher More exit carts for formative assessment Provide for different learning profiles with multiple experiences 2. Present lessons; show SMART activities. 3. Write up the rest of the lessons submitted by TLs (that have not yet been completed) into the lesson plan template. Refine lessons. 4. Refine the index to improve access to lessons. 5. Reproduce, laminate, and distribute sets of materials to each T-L: Train graphic for plot lesson (kindergarten) beginning (engine), middle (car), end (caboose) on 12 x 18 poster. Classroom set of call number prefixes (E, ER, F, B, nonfiction, R) for 2 nd grade. Set of 35 sheets per T-L. Set of mock book spines for call number order (3 rd -4 th ). Estimate 30 sheets in a set. (AMK will submit I need to add more book spines for a complete set) 6. Re-create Kidspiration web templates to attach to the website as a download (AMK will do). Or create a new account in Webspiration for students to access with login and password (Investigate/verify whether multiple users can access simultaneously?) 7. Examine the list of lessons to find gaps; add new lessons where needed. ICCSD Library Program 2010 Page 6