Central Valley School District Library 5 th Grade August September Standards October Standards Library Rules and Routines Develop an understanding of rules in the library (e.g., library voice, listening skills, sitting appropriately in chairs, etc) Students will share book-care ideas based on their own experiences Demonstrate how bookmarks are used Develop an understanding of circulation procedures Read books on manners and make the connection to good library manners Make seating chart for all students STAR Collaborate with other teachers regarding testing procedures Distribute book marks with reading levels Book care Develop an understanding of proper care of materials borrowed (e.g., holding a book with spine facing down, turning pages correctly, and proper care of books outside library) Floor Plan of Library Review of Todd Lane library, including circulation desk, area for book selection, and work stations OPAC Review purpose Search for books by title, author, subject, and AR level Plagiarism Review strategies for paraphrasing Review importance for time table or plan when researching Dewey Decimal System State purpose for Dewey Decimal System Review the main categories of Dewey Decimal System Utilize computer software to solve specific problems. 3.7.7 D
Central Valley School District Library 5 th Grade Curriculum Calendar 2 November Standards December Standards Boolean operators State and define the use of Boolean operators (and, not, or) Demonstrate ability to use Boolean operators to search when using Power Library Use Venn Diagrams to demonstrate the difference between each Boolean search Primary vs. Secondary Define and state difference between primary and secondary searches Locate both primary and secondary sources Public library cards Explain how to access Power Library through public library cards Research Project Research holiday traditions project Using all research skills (e.g., Boolean operations, primary and secondary) locate information on assigned country s Christmas traditions Introduce SIRS database to locate information regarding Christmas traditions Demonstrate ability to present all information from research Read, understand and respond to essential content of text in all academic areas. 1.2.5 A
Central Valley School District Library 5 th Grade Curriculum Calendar 3 January Standards February Standards STAR and Accelerated Reader Collaborate with other teachers regarding STAR reading tests Review Accelerated Reader color coded system Distribute Accelerated Reader bookmarks with reading levels Review accessing their student record Research Project Continued Research holiday traditions project Using all research skills (e.g., Boolean operations, primary and secondary) locate information on assigned country s Christmas traditions Introduce SIRS database to locate information regarding Christmas traditions Demonstrate ability to present all information from research Reference need State and use all forms of reference sources both electronic and book form Strategies to avoid plagiarism Introduce/Review strategies for note taking Define the term plagiarizing Explain an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge. 1.8.5 A Utilize computer software to solve specific problems. 3.7.7 D
Central Valley School District Library 5 th Grade Curriculum Calendar 4 March Standards April Standards Dr. Seuss Fifth grade students will choose their favorite Dr. Seuss book and read to 3rd grade students Demonstrate ability to compose own works of poetry (e.g., limericks) Demonstrate ability to present own works of poetry to an audience Newberry Awards Read aloud Newberry books Discuss favorite Newberry books (e.g. choosing favorite and why, books you would like to read in the future, etc) Use Power Library to research information on author John Newberry
Central Valley School District Library 5 th Grade Curriculum Calendar 5 May June Standards STAR and Accelerated Reader Collaborate with other teachers regarding STAR reading tests General End of Year Procedures Retrieval of all library books for conclusion of school year from both faculty and students Identify basic computer communications systems. 3.7.7 E