Central Valley School District Library 4 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 Understand that all materials are catalogued on the computer Review searching using OPAC (online card catalog) Search by modeling on SMART board Locate book titles independently when searching by title and/or author, and subject in OPAC Demonstrate ability to locate books using variety activities (e.g. games) Locate books using OPAC on individualized Accelerated Reader levels Dewey Review the main categories of Dewey, review non-fiction books are organized by Dewey Decimal numbers Acceptable use of resources Review appropriate websites used on school computers Use basic computer software. 3.7.4 D
Central Valley School District Library 4 th Grade Curriculum Calendar 2 November Standards December Standards Reference Resources Use an atlas to collect information on a geographical location Use an atlas to locate continents, countries, and bodies of water Use both an electronic and book atlas Research Project Research a famous person using at least three (3) resources Discuss the characteristics of the genre biographies Students will use books, Power Library, and encyclopedias to locate information on a famous person
Central Valley School District Library 4 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 a famous person using at least three (3) resources Discuss the characteristics of the genre biographies Students will use books, Power Library, and encyclopedias to locate information on a famous person Demonstrate ability to present information Plagiarism Paraphrase relevant information from a graphic organizer Students will practice ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology Given a topic, students will learn strategies to phrase information in their own words (taking notes, completing webs, and other diagrams, etc.) Identify basic computer communications systems. 3.7.4 E
Central Valley School District Library 4 th Grade Curriculum Calendar 4 March Standards April Standards Appreciation of Literature Listen to literature written by author Dr. Seuss Genre: Review All Fantasy, folktale, fairytale, biography, poetry, and mystery, and science fiction State characteristics and give examples Read, understand and respond to works from various genres of literature. 1.3.3 A Information seeking strategies Given a topic students locate information using multiple sources Compare and contrast the difference between reliable and unreliable sources Given a topic students can write a plan for research
Central Valley School District Library 4 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. 3.7.4 E