2011-2012+HPS+Library+Grade+2+Curriculum

Grade 2 Curriculum 2011-2012 Library meets once a week. We read a story, have a class discussion or activity, and check out two books. Books are due on the following library class day.

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.
 * August 31 **

Dear Library Learners, Welcome to an exciting year of learning in the school library. We (heart) books! Do you? Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl We read a bookly twist on an old favorite tale, encouraging our library friends to choose a book that is //just right//!
 * September 6 **
 * **__Goldi Socks and the Three Libearians__ by Jackie Mims Hopkins; illustrated by John Manders **

Dear Library Learners, Today is -. Enjoy choosing books! Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl Tally: What are your feelings about books? <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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">September 12 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Painted Words__ by Aliki **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today is -. Like Mari in our story by Aliki, you will look, listen and learn. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">September 19 **
 * **<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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Story Elements: character. 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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">September 26 **
 * __**<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;">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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Story Elements: setting. 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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 3 **
 * **<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;">No School Monday and Tuesday.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 12 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Let's enjoy our new 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;">Our second graders enjoy this clever new book!
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Clever Jack Takes the Cake__ by Candace Fleming, illustrated by G. Brian Karas **

<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="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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 17 **
 * **<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;"> The "plot" of a story is "what happens" in the story. The Remarkable Riderless Runaway Tricycle has a remarkable plot. Let's take 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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Story Elements: Plot. We read the book and watch the video of this unusual story. We discuss how the plot is the same and different in the two versions.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 24 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**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;">Lets figure out the Turning Point of the story called __The Grannyman__. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Story Elements: Turning Point. This week we discuss TURNING POINT as we read this sweet story about an old cat who finds new life when a kitten comes into the family. We complete a story element chart to review the story.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 31 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**The Grannyman**__ **by Judith Byron Schachner**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today we begin a study of a group of islands located in the Caribbean Sea. which lies south of Florida, U.S.A. They are <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 be learning about life in the Caribbean in preparation for our December enrichment program, //Manguito//. This performance will provide an interactive musical tour of the Caribbean and was funded through a grant from the Lincoln School Foundation.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">November 7 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Caribbean Dream__ by Rachel Isadora ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today we shall read two stories from the beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy all the bright colors! <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 continue our study of life in the Caribbean.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">November 14 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__One Smiling Grandma, A Caribbean Counting Book__ by Ann Marie Linden, illustrated by Lynne Russell ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Baby-O__ by Nancy White Carlstrom, illustrated by Sucie Stevenson ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Let's travel again to the Caribbean to learn more about life on a tropical island. <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: 19.2px;">November 21 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__A Caribbean Counting Book__ by Fausten Charles, illustrated by Roberts Arenson ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What is a "Mocho Jumbie"? Let's read and find out! <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: 19.2px;">November 28 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Sky Dancing__ by Ellen Erwin, illustrated by Renata Fryshara **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Have you ever heard the sound of coqui? When we learn about Puerto Rico today, you'll hear that sound! <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;">Watch this wonderful video and learn about the island of Puerto Rico. Learn about the sights, sounds, culture, and folklore.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">December 5 **
 * ===<span class="WikiAnchor" style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __American Cultures for Children: Puerto Rican Heritage__ ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Thursday is Caribbean Day for us. We'll hear lively music played by talented musicians. We'll eat specially prepared foods at lunch and see beautiful decorations ! <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 complete of preparation for our all school performance by Manguito! We talk about the islands, the music, the instruments that will be played and the food that is being prepared by food services for Cafe Caribe!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">December 12 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Caribbean (A World of Food)__ by Jen Green ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Winter Break begins after school on Wednesday, December 21.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">December 19 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The winter holidays are a great time to read - by yourself or with your family. Let's get ready by reading today! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Happy Holidays! <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;">Have a safe and happy winter break!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A variety of favorite holiday stories.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Monday
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 3 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What is special about Kofi's Magic? Let's read a story from West Africa to find out! <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 connect with Ms. Lubin's weaving lesson in art while reading this story about a boy who weaves.
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Kofi and His Magic__ by Maya Angelou, photographs by Margaret Courtney-Clarke ===

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we'll explore spiders in nature and in folklore. We think these stories will enrich your art work on weaving. <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;">and some choices from
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 9 **
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Up, Up and Away__ by Ginger Wadsworth, illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Tales From Africa__ compiled by Mary Medlicott ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Anansi the Spider__ by Gerald McDermott ===
 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Singing Man__ by Angela Shelf Medearis, illustrated by Terea Shaffer ===

<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; color: #000000; 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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We begin our biography the week of Martin Luther King Day and read this inspiring story about an African American Woman who overcame illness and hardship to reach her dream.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">16 **
 * **<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's biography is about a Massachusetts man who never gave up his dream. <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 this biography of an ordinary man who dreamed of rocks!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">23 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __Rocks in His Head__ by Carol Otis Hurst, illustrated by James Stevenson **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do you like to be outside with animals? Do you want to change the world? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Today's biography introduces us to a child who made her dreams come true. <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 this beautiful book about Jane Goodall, the "chimpanzee lady". This author/illustrated won the 2012 Caldecott Honor for this book. Mr. McDonnell often does word for groups that protect animals and this simple book is a wonderful story about a woman who was a researcher and supporter of the chimpanzees.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">30 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __Me...Jane__ by Patrick McDonnell **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">If you want to make the world a better place, making people happy is a great way to start. Today's biography describes such a person. <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 share this 2011 biography about a wonderful man who lived his dream of working with puppets. We are so lucky he did!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">February 6 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Jim Henson: The Guy Who Played With Puppets__ by Kathleen Krull, paintings by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher **

<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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We read this story about Vincent Van Gogh in support of Donna Lubin's art class. Van Gogh's painting style is one of the styles that our 2nd grade students may choose while doing their own portraits!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">February 13 **
 * **<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;">School Vacation Week.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">February 20 **

<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="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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">February ****<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">27 **
 * **<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;">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: 19.2px;">March 5 **
 * __**<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;">For our biography study today, we are going to meet the famous New England author/illustrator Tomie dePaola. Tomie always thought his most important work was drawing picture books. He was surprised to win a Newberry Honor Medal for his words! <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: 19.2px;">March 12 **
 * __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Here We All Are **__**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> by Tomie dePaola **
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Video: A Visit with Tomie dePaola (Show the portion where we see his house/workshop and meet his dogs)**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Let's start a new project! Put on your thinking caps and let's get to work. <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: 19.2px;">March 19 **

<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;">We start our unit by reading a book in the Zoo Animal Mystery Series. <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 model the process using the Porcupine. Then the students begin!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Animal Riddles 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: 19.2px;">March 26 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Animal Riddles Week 2: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The student will complete page two of their research packet, 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 three 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="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: 19.2px;">April 2 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Animal Riddles Week 3: **
 * <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 two 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 three of the research packet, 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="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: 19.2px;">April 9 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Animal Riddles Week 4: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using the research, complete the riddle, picture and caption (which includes the answer to your riddle "I am a ---")
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Some people will need a little extra time next week to complete their drawing.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">When they are complete, I enter them into a powerpoint presentation (type in text, take picture of illustrations) to be shared at curriculum night and later with the class.

<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: 19.2px;">April 16 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear 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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 23 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folktales Around the World Week 1 (Africa): **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Spotlight on Africa__ by A.R. Schaefer **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile__ by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert, illustrated by Julie Paschkis **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today's story is a folktale from the continent of **Asia**. The tale was first written down in the mid 1600's. That's a long time ago and we are still retelling 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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 30 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folktales Around the World Week 2 (Asia): **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Spotlight on Asia__ by A.R. Schaefer **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Cricket Warrior__ by Won-Ldy Paye and Margaret H. Lippert, illustrated by Julie Paschkis **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We travel to **Europe** today for a fable from Greece and a retelling of a Cinderella tale set in Italy. <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: 19.2px;">May 7 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folktales Around the World Week 3 (Europe): **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Spotlight on Europe__ by Karen Bush Gibson **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Cinderella__ by David Delamare **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today we visit the Amazon River in **South America** for a trickster tale that will remind you of coqui in Puerto Rico. We'll then go to **North America** for a tale in the southern U.S.A. <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: 19.2px;">May 14 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folktales Around the World Week 4 (South America, North America): **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Spotlight on South America__ by Karen Bush Gibson **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Jabuti the Tortoise, A Trickster Tale from the Amazon__ by Gerald McDermott **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Spotlight on North America__ by Karen Bush Gibson **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Flossie and the Fox__ by Patricia McKissack, illustrated by Rachel Isadora **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <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: 19.2px;">May 21 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folktales Around the World Week 5 (Australia, Antarctica): **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Spotlight on Australia__ by Xavier Niz **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Rainbow Bird, An Aboriginal Folktale from Northern Australia__ by Eric Maddern; illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway **

<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Prepare for a visit from Author/Illustrator Bryan Collier by sharing a powerpoint about his life and many of his books!
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">**__Spotlight on Antarctica__ by A.R. Schaefer**
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">**Video: __Antarctic Antics__**
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">May 28 **


 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">June 4 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Bryan Collier visits this week!


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folktale summary
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">If time, more Bryan Collier


 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">June 11 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Share our animal riddles!


 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">June 18 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Have a fabulous summer!

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