2010-2011+Grade+2+Curriculum

=Grade 2 Curriculum = =2010-2011 =

We begin the school year by introducing responsive Classroom concepts to our classes. We incorporate the following into our library class: entering the classroom in a 2by2 line, reading our library message, greeting each other by name and with eye contact, sharing of information. Once this is complete, we continue with our library lesson of the week.
 * September 1 **

Dear Library Learners, Welcome to your first library class of the 2010-2011 school year! Check which places you visited this summer: Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * September 7 **
 * a library
 * a bookstore
 * a place with no books :(

We continue to talk about library expectations.

Dear Library Learners, Today will be a story day. We love books. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Write the first letter of your last name on the side easel then sit in the backjack circle so we can greet and do an Alphabet Activity. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> September 13 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today we take class picture for our biographical quilt! This is our Hanscom Primary School Community.

Dear Library Learners, Today is _. Enjoy choosing books! Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">September 20 **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We enjoy this beautiful story about a girl who moves to a new school where she doesn't speak the native language. She tells about her life through the pictures she paints.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Painted Words__ by Aliki **

Dear Library Learners, Today is _. Like Mari in our story by Aliki, you will look, listen, and learn. Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">September 27 **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This is part 2 of the story we read last week, Painted Words. During this part of the story, the girl uses her new language to describe the life that she has painted in pictures.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Spoken Memories__ by Aliki. **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do you remember what a character is? You will know for sure after today's lesson! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Enjoy the story and illustrations. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">October 4 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Story Elements: Begin out story elements unit by learning about character (Who) while reading this fun story. Complete the lesson by participating in a scavenger hunt to find some of our favorite characters. We enjoy practicing finding books in the E section by call number and identifying the main character in the story.
 * __**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Character in the Book **__**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> by Kaethe Zemach **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> No School Monday & Tuesday
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">October 11 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do you remember the "Cinderella " tale? Today, you will hear a new version! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Enjoy this classic story written from a different perspective. Who is the main character in this story?
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Cinderella's Rat__ by Susan Meddaugh **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today's story is about a special friendship that takes place in a curious setting. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">October 18 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We learn about **setting** in this heartwarming books about two friends. After we read the story together, each student creates a square for our setting quilt.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Mr. Nick's Knitting__ by Margaret Wild, illustrated by Dee Huxley **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Try a new kind of book today! Be adventurous!!! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">October 25 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Talk about fact and fiction while watching this mysterious Reading Rainbow video.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __June 29, 1999__ by David Weisner **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do you have a middle name? The main character today has two middle names! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November 1 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Story Elements: Theme (Why): Use this story to show that story often have a theme or message that the author wants to share. WHY did Mem Fox write this story? The WHY of this story is kindness.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge__ by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Let's figure out the Turning Point of the book called __The Grannyman__. Isn't that a great title to think about before we read? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">8 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Story Elements: We identify the story elements, including the Turning Point in this story.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Grannyman__ by Judy Schachner **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Celebrate Thanksgiving!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">15 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do you remember the folksong "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" ? Good!! You'll love today's book. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Discuss this parody of the traditional song "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly". Show other parodies of this song.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie__ by Alison Jackson, illustrated by **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Listen to MP3 of the story: __There Was an Old Monster!__ by Rebecca, Adrian & Ed Emberley **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we celebrate Thanksgiving in the library with an old, favorite story on film! Take home a recipe and enjoy your holiday! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">22 **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __Cranberry Thanksgiving__ by Wende and Harry Devline **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Alexander Calder was an artist who loved the circus. His nickname was "Sandy". He became famous. Let's see why. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">29 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Prepare for "Calder Rewired", a presentation based on the life of the Artist Sandy Calder. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This performance is coming to HPS through a grant written by our art teacher, Donna Lubin and funded by the Lincoln School Foundation.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What do we know about the circus: students fill in words <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What words do we think about when we think about an antist: students fill in words

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Share information about Alexander "Sandy" Calder by reading all or some of the following stories:
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __Sandy's Circus__ by Tanya Lee Stone, illustrated by Boris Kulikov **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __Roarr: Calder's Circus__ by Maira Kalman, illustrated by Donatella Brun **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __Circus__ by Lois Ehlert **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Review information through our Calder Powerpoint.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">'Tis the season for Hanukkah stories and Christmas Stories. It is a time for light, peace and joy. So, enjoy! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">December ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">6 **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __In the Month of Kislev__ by Nina Jaffe, illustrated by Louise August **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Tree of Cranes__ by Allen Say **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Today we'll learn about author illustrator Brian Lies (he says his name rhymes with cheese!). You'll be batty over him. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">December 13 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> We read Brian Lies' book to prepare for his visit in January. We also share a powerpoint showing how interesting and humorous his illustrations are!
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Bats at the Library__ by Brian Lies ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Some people say this is "the most wonderful time of the year", but we think every day is wonderful in the library! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Happy day :) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">December 20 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This week is very special. We welcome guest author/illustrator Brian Lies on Thursday. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We are also thinking about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">January 3 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This week we enjoy our visit with Brian Lies. Mr. Lies shared his message of "practice makes better" while reinforcing our school themes centered on writing and "try, try again, try a new way".
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__My Brother, Martin__ by Christine King Farris ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> The "plot" of a story is "what happens" in the story. The Remarkable Riderless Runaway Tricycle has a remarkable plot. Let's tak a ride <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">January 10 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**The Remarkable Riderless Runaway Tricycle**__ **by Bruce McMillan**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Repeat of last weeks message.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">January 18 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We compare and contrast the video and the book after watching this entertaining video of the story.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **Video: Based on** __**The Remarkable Riderless Runaway Tricycle**__ **by Bruce McMillan**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The legend says if a groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd, we'll have six more weeks of winter. How do you feel about that? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">January 24 **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __Groundhog Gets a Say__ by Pamela Swallow, illustrated by Denise Brunkus **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">"Gung Hay Faat Choy" means "Happy New Year" in Chinese. We have a story to celebrate Chinese New Year! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">January 31 **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Sam and the Lucky Money__ by Karen Chinn **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A biography is a book about a person's life. It has facts and is a nonfiction book with a <span style="background-color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> B <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> on the spine. Biographies are shelved together in a special section of the library. Let's read some interesting biographies together! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">February ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">7 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We begin our biography during Black History Month and read this inspiring story about an African American Woman who overcame illness and hardship to reach her dream.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Wilma Unlimited by Kathleen Krull **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we'll celebrate Black History Month and Presidents' Day with a picture book/biography of our current president, Barack Obama.. Did this president have to overcome difficulties to become a leader? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">February ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">14 **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Barack__ by Jonah Winter **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">School vacation week.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">February ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">21 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Our story today is a picture book biography of a little girl who grew up to be the first woman Supreme Court Justice. I think you'll find her life was unique. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">February ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">28 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">These two biographies are written about Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman Supreme Court Justice. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chico is an autobiographical story about O'Connor's childhood. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The second story, which we do not read entirely, is written by O'Connor's granddaughter and it tells about the life of a Supreme Court Justice.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Chico__ by Sandra Day O'Connor **
 * **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Meet my Grandmother; She is a Supreme Court Justice__ by Courtney O'Connor **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today we follow the famous artist, Vincent van Gogh, on his journey from Holland to France. This biography is illustrated in the painting styles of Vin<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">cent. It is a sad story, but we think you'll like it. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 7 **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We read this just right biography to learn about the incredible life of van Gogh. We also connect with the art room lesson on portraits.
 * **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Vincent van Gogh__ by Eileen Lucas, illustrated by Rochelle Draper **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Did you know there was a time when recipes were not written down, and there were no exact measurements? Today's story is a biography of a famous cook and it will give you answers! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 14 **


 * __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Fanny in the Kitchen **__**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we are going to research an animal and create riddles after collecting our facts. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 21 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Second graders LOVE animals and riddles, so this is a wonderful way to introduce the research process to our second graders. The final product is a fact filled animal riddle that the student can share with the class.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Second Grade Research Unit: Animal Riddles. **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Page 1 of the animal riddle packet. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We introduce the unit: talk about research, why you do it, and that the students do it in a way every time they read a nonfiction book! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We share a riddle created by a former second grader. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We model the process using the Porcupine. Then the students begin!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Week 1: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Step 1: What do we want to know? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Each student will pick the name of an animal from a hat.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Step 2: Where can I find it? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The student will look through a nonfiction book about his/her animal.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The student will cite the book source.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, you will find facts about your animal and record your information accurately. Then, you'll be ready to create a riddle. What fun! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 28 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The student will complete page one of the research, using the nonfiction book to answer the four basic animal questions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">If time, the student will work on page two of the research, filling in some "interesting facts". I ask them to find at least three interesting facts.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Last week, you used a nonfiction book to research your animal. Today, you'll use an encyclopedia to gather new facts and check your old facts.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">April 4 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We will introduce the encyclopedia and model the use of the encyclopedia.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We will cite the encyclopedia together (cover page of animal riddle packet)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The student will use an encyclopedia to complete page one of the research, answering any of the four basic animal questions that were not answered last week.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The student will look for the information they found last week and see if the encyclopedia article is a second source for this info. Any facts they confirm here, the student will put a check mark on that fact.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">If time, the student will work on page two of the research, filling in some (more?) "interesting facts" from the book or encyclopedia. I ask them to find at least three interesting facts.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This is the day that you create your animal riddle based on your research. You also need to complete a detailed, richly colored picture of your animal.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">April 11 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The student will complete the riddle page of the packet.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Draw a detailed picture and include a caption. In the caption, include the name of the animal and at least one interesting fact.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">School Vacation Week
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">April 18 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, our story will prepare you for a special art lesson with Mrs. Lubin.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">April 25 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This video and subsequent bit about a wire artist helps prepare the students for their art lesson on making portraits from wire. We also reminisce about our unit on Sandy Calder, an artist who also worked with wire.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: Reading Rainbow (from Donna Lubin) **__**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Galimoto **__**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> by Karen Lynn Williams, illustrated by Catherine Stock **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Second Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, you will complete your riddle project by adding facts to your captions and making sure your pictures are RICH with color and detail. Your reward will be a hilarious (very funny) read-aloud. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May 2 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Week 5: After we have edited the riddles and marked each with the steps to complete, the students work to complete their riddles.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Are You a Horse?__ by Andy Rash **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folktales from around the world <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Week 1: Africa
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May 9 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Second Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today we read a folktale from Liberia on the west coast of the continent of Africa. What can we "infer" about the people and land of this country from this tale? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile__ by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert, illustrated by Paschkis **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folktales from around the world <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Week 2: Asia
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May 16 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Second Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We visit the continent of Asia for today's folktale. This tale was written by an American woman who married a Chinese man whose mother told him the story when he was a child. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Cricket Warrior, A Chinese Tale__ by Margaret and Raymond Chang, illustrated by Warwick Hutton **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folktales from around the world <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Week 2: Europe
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May 23 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Second Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We travel to Europe today for a fable from Greece and a retelling of Cinderella set in Italy. Fasten your seatbelts! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**__Aesop's Fables__**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**__Cinderella__ by David Delamare (read 1/2)**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folktales from around the world <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Week 2: Europe
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May 31 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Finish __Cinderella__**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do readers theater of Cinderella


 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">June 6 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Are you a Horse**__**? by Andy Rash**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Animal Riddle Presentations

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After starting our class by reading __Are you a Horse?__, the students share their animal riddles which I have put into a power point. They LOVE it!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Let's learn about the summer program at the Hanscom Air Force Base Library! Then, we'll have a vote on your favorite stories in library. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">June 13 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We watch a powerpoint of the summer reading program with help finding the library. Then using the grade level curriculum boards, we vote on our favorite library story of the year!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(Last week of school! Have a happy and healthy summer!) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today we say goodbye and get ready for summer stories. Be safe, have fun and read a lot until we meet in the fall!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">June 20 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We read some of our favorite new books, including a fun new poetry book: **__Name that Dog__**