Central Valley School District Library 2 nd 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 Develop understanding of the different sections of the library (e.g. story corner, circulation desk, and area for book selection) Listen to literature about holidays (Halloween) Parts of a Book Recognizing parts of a book (e.g., spine, cove, pages, call number, title page, author, and illustrator) Illustrate sample cover of book (multiple classes) Understand books are arranged by alphabetical order according to author s last name
Central Valley School District Library 2 nd Grade Curriculum Calendar 2 November Standards December Standards Listen to literature about holidays (Thanksgiving) Caldecott and Newberry awards Selection of books Choosing appropriate books for individual reading levels (e.g., 5 finger rule) Choosing award winning authors and authors of interest Listen to literature about holidays Recognize the importance of Christmas traditions in various countries through our nonfiction collection (e.g., Christmas food, decorations, symbols, and country books) Reference Sources Explore and use dictionaries and encyclopedia Book Awards Review the term Caldecott Award Introduce other reading awards (e.g. Newberry, Coretta Scott King, Geissel awards) Create Center Grange book award Fiction, nonfiction, guidewords, and tradition variety of informational texts to demonstrate an understanding of the information presented. 1.2 A
Central Valley School District Library 2 nd 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 Genre: Biography Define the term biography Identify the characteristics of biographies Read Martin Luther King Jr. biography Recall facts of biography Write notes (2 facts) on biographical person Listen to literature about holidays (Valentine s Day and 100 th day) Genre: Fantasy and Folktale Define the terms fantasy and folktale Identify the characteristics of fantasy and folktale Review components of a fantasy story (e.g. Once Upon a Time ) Compose own fantasy story Character, plot, events, and setting variety of fiction and literary texts to demonstrate an understanding of a literary selection.
Central Valley School District Library 2 nd Grade Curriculum Calendar 4 March Standards April Standards Listen to literature written by author Dr. Seuss Listen to seasonal literature Genre: poetry Review the term poetry and state the characteristics Introduce different types of poetry (e.g., narrative, etc.) Figurative, language, imagery, and verse variety of fiction and literary texts to demonstrate an understanding of a literary selection. OPAC Introduce OPAC (online card catalog) Search by modeling on SMART board Locate book titles independently when searching by title and/or author in OPAC Figurative, language, imagery, and verse
Central Valley School District Library 2 nd 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 Explore the use of basic tools, simple materials and techniques to safely solve problems. 3.7 A