8/5/2019 0 Comments August 4th and 5th GradeDon't Judge a Book by its Cover
Link to initial worksheet
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRCwOaVHFNm3qt5E1Y2d3glTpwKi4_EMoG9oKtEWqtJoMhyOEQv3nS2aUbNub2Zd3y9GxFnuPWDtcE-/pub
Fingerprints
PDF of read-aloud so you can show the pictures.
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Mustache Research.Making the connection between Heos-Mustaches--ResearchCheck out the page http://www.authorbridgetheos.com/all-my-books.phpThen check out this page. Heos actually MOSTLY writes nonfiction. Work-for-Hire means that these are books that someone else is giving her the topic.
Here are the rest of her books http://www.authorbridgetheos.com/work-for-hire.php
Note that kids might be interested in a LOT of her books--Triple H? Lady Gaga?? What is the first thing a writer has to do if they are writing a nonfiction book? Research!Mustaches can be unique--30 second video link
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You can use the attached file to collect facts about mustaches or put them in the books we have created.
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Using the Research for Kids link
https://kslib.info/966/Research-for-Kids
have students find facts about mustaches.
https://kslib.info/966/Research-for-Kids
have students find facts about mustaches.
In their homemade book--If I had a mustache, what type would I have?
Use this database.
If we have time : A nonfiction book for Bridget Heos about mustaches using Canva.
https://www.canva.com/
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10/23/2017 0 Comments
Halloween Fun
These are activities for October 30th-November 1st (just in case you need a chance for some of your other classes to catch up)
Here's the Youtube.....
Activities to go with Creepy Pair of Underwear
Activity to go with Creepy Carrots
4th and 5th
Halloween Mad Libs
10/23/2017 0 Comments
November-December 4th/5th
Lots of ground to cover.....
Big Picture Stuff
- What is the role of reading?
- What types of books do you like to read?
- What is the difference between reading for pleasure and reading for information?
Reading for Pleasure

Day 1: See email for Powerpoint and applicable bookmarks
Day 2: Could either review Genres OR explore how to find genres in the Library catalog (link to genre review) (second genre review game)
Day 3: William Allen White Promotion and/or Reading Bingo. Students answer the question, what is your favorite genre and why should you try different genres?
Reading Bingo Cards--I am printing
Day 4: Start by booktalking a few of the new books that have come from Permabound. How can you use the back of the book or the first couple pages to figure out the genre?
Review Reading Bingo/Genres Reading for Pleasure OR review how to find these in the catalog and to make recommendations for one another by logging in.
Day 2: Could either review Genres OR explore how to find genres in the Library catalog (link to genre review) (second genre review game)
Day 3: William Allen White Promotion and/or Reading Bingo. Students answer the question, what is your favorite genre and why should you try different genres?
Reading Bingo Cards--I am printing
Day 4: Start by booktalking a few of the new books that have come from Permabound. How can you use the back of the book or the first couple pages to figure out the genre?
Review Reading Bingo/Genres Reading for Pleasure OR review how to find these in the catalog and to make recommendations for one another by logging in.
Reading for Information

This is a super mini research project. It is just designed to give kids a taste for research.
Students may be more interested the 3D printer and/or strawbees OR they might be more interested in learning how to get a patent. You decide!
Students may be more interested the 3D printer and/or strawbees OR they might be more interested in learning how to get a patent. You decide!
This would be a GREAT time to pull books about inventions!
Roosevelt --3d printer
Research Model
Day 1: What do we already know? What do we want to know? How can we learn it? Day 2: Beginning Research Where can you find this type of information? Evaluating Websites, do one together with the class. Day 3: Find a 3D design to make and/or create. Day 4: Perhaps start 3d modeling |
WES/LES/EES--Recycling
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Evaluating Websites Printable worksheet
Great website on innovations and patents. Has several great videos about 3D Printing, but also other inventions as well.
Website for kids about the problem with plastics
Step by Step : How to Patent
3/27/2017 0 Comments
Spine Poetry--April
1/18/2016 0 Comments
Dewey System 4th-5th
Introduction:Day 1
Introduction -- 000's
Computer Books and Unexplained Phenomenon
Introduce New books in library including The Cryptid Files (Fiction section), Cryptozoology, etc.
Introduce the concept of some books being in Nonfiction even though they are clearly not "true" books.
If you have extra time either read about one of the unexplained creatures in the cryptozoology book OR the first 2 pages of the Cryptid Files #1.
Introduce the concept of some books being in Nonfiction even though they are clearly not "true" books.
If you have extra time either read about one of the unexplained creatures in the cryptozoology book OR the first 2 pages of the Cryptid Files #1.
Day 2--300's
Day 3-400's!The Great Dewey Coin Caper |
This website shows the 300's and some interesting categories
The video is all about the 300s, but it is very quiet.Activity-Fortune TellerLesson Plan
Introduction: Review Dewey Categories (ie why are we walking through Dewey?)
Answer: So we can be introduced to new books and sections we might enjoy AND be able to find books quickly!
400's--Review the original Prezi (from above about the other sections of Dewey).
Introduce a few good books from the 400 sections. What other types of books would kids like to see? Do they seem interested in language books? Let me know! |
Play The Great Dewey Coin Caper (As a class).
If you need an incentive tell them that we will be doing a library game day for classes that have earned it in a month or so.
If you need an incentive tell them that we will be doing a library game day for classes that have earned it in a month or so.
Day 4--500's !!
What kind of things are in the 500's? Check out Dewey Browse!
The 500's cover a lot of material and are often popular.
Link to the game Dewey UP
For the pieces of paper I would substitute the cards from one of the shelf order games.
Before students play remind them that just part of going to the library is learning the Dewey number. Few people have Dewey memorized. The biggest skill is using the # from the catalog and then finding where that number would go on the shelf.
10/26/2015 0 Comments
4th-5th Grade William Allen White
http://www.emporia.edu/libsv/wawbookaward/masterlists/list2015-16.html
8/20/2015 3 Comments
August/September 4-5
Robots and Coding
Lesson Plans Day 1 and 2
Day 1 and 2 : Course 2 Graph Paper Programming (this will be a download)
(link to a Check for Understanding on code.org)
(second Check for Understanding)
Day 2 and 3: Course 2 Real-life Algorithms includes link to download, video, pdf
(link to a Check for Understanding on code.org)
(second Check for Understanding)
Day 4: Maze: Sequence / Introduction to Class Dojo
This link takes you straight to the website/game.
Day 1 and 2 : Course 2 Graph Paper Programming (this will be a download)
(link to a Check for Understanding on code.org)
(second Check for Understanding)
Day 2 and 3: Course 2 Real-life Algorithms includes link to download, video, pdf
(link to a Check for Understanding on code.org)
(second Check for Understanding)
Day 4: Maze: Sequence / Introduction to Class Dojo
This link takes you straight to the website/game.
10/28/2014 4 Comments
November 4th and 5th
Destiny Quest Social Media
Unit Plan
Day 1: Reminder how to Search in Destiny Quest and How to Log on to Destiny Quest (and Make a Wish List)
Day 2: Making Friends in Destiny Quest
Day 3 and 4 : Free Day to Search and Review Books in Destiny Quest
Day 1: Reminder how to Search in Destiny Quest and How to Log on to Destiny Quest (and Make a Wish List)
Day 2: Making Friends in Destiny Quest
Day 3 and 4 : Free Day to Search and Review Books in Destiny Quest
How to Search | How to log on | How to Make Friends |
10/1/2014 2 Comments
October 3rd, 4th, 5th grade
Pick up with the 2nd grade lessons about the library catalog.
Day 1 : Second Grade Lesson / Video
Day 2: How to Search in Destiny Quest (review video)
Day 3: First Lesson of the Three Cyber Pigs (you only need a projector, not class set of computers)
Teacher's Guide the First Lesson
Teacher's Guide includes WordSearch
3rd grade: Wordsearch
4th-5th grade: crossword puzzle
Day 4:
Second Lesson of the Three Cyber Pigs (you only need projector, not class set of computers)
Teacher's Guide to the Second Lesson
All grades Cyberchecklist
Day 1 : Second Grade Lesson / Video
Day 2: How to Search in Destiny Quest (review video)
Day 3: First Lesson of the Three Cyber Pigs (you only need a projector, not class set of computers)
Teacher's Guide the First Lesson
Teacher's Guide includes WordSearch
3rd grade: Wordsearch
4th-5th grade: crossword puzzle
Day 4:
Second Lesson of the Three Cyber Pigs (you only need projector, not class set of computers)
Teacher's Guide to the Second Lesson
All grades Cyberchecklist
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