2011-2012+HPS+Library+Grade+3+Curriculum

Grade 3 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
 * September 6 **

Dear Library Learners, Today is -. We hope you enjoyed your book choices from the library. Today, we'll learn(or review for some students) how to use DESTINY, the online catalog. Now, you can make even more choices! Happy reading! :) Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl Tally: What are your feelings about books?
 * September 12 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Based on one of the beginning chapters of __Mr. Crumbs Secret__, we introduce using the online library catalog to find books.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Destiny Lesson **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Use Computer Lab.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Prep lab: Log In all computers, and set up with Destiny at each computer, prior to the students entering the computer lab.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Gather students on the rug for use of Smart Board.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do some examples of books searches using the various search options (subject, author, title).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Practice additional searches together at the board.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">At individual computers, have students continue searches independently (use worksheet).

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today is _. We'll start a mystery where research skills help a curious mouse to find solutions. Answer the ?s on the side chart with a check mark. Keep up your love of reading! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl This story engages our third grade students while exposing them to a variety a reference materials. We learn along with Fribble as he tries to discover Mr. Crumb's secret. During each chapter of this book, Fribble mouse learns to use a new reference source in his effort to learn the secret. We learn along with Fribble, practicing these skills along the way. Chapter 1 & 2 introduce the dictionary and the online library catalog (which is used to find nonfiction books).
 * <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;">Chapters 1 & 2: __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ by Phyllis Perry **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">In __Mr. Crumb's Secret__, Fribble discovers the delight of a dictionary! You will too in today's lesson. <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;">September 26 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After reviewing last weeks reading of Mr. Crumb's Secret, we discuss how Fribble used a dictionary. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We begin a dictionary worksheet together and then continue independently. Each student uses his/her own dictionary and an alphabet line if needed.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dictionaries are organized in ABC order
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Locating the area of the dictionary your word will be found depending on the first letter (beginning, middle or end)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using guide words

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Fribble uses an Atlas to try to discover Mr. Crumb's secret. Will he find the answer? 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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After reading chapter 3, we talk about using an Atlas to gather information. Here are some of the things we review about using an Atlas:
 * <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;">Chapter 2 (Online Catalog) and 3 (Atlas) of __Mr Crumb's Secret__ **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Atlases often have a table of contents or an index to help us find information
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using coordinates
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using charts and tables for information
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Landforms and bodies or water
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Compass rose
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Continents, countries, states/provinces, capitals

//<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;">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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Enjoy a 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;">Enjoy the 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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After reviewing the Atlas information from last week, students complete up to four Atlas questions while visiting various stations set up in the library.
 * <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;">Atlas Activity based on Chapter 3 of __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Enjoy the 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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We continue with our story with a chapter about using a newspaper as a source for information. We spend some time discussing how newspaper is setup and what type of information we can learn from a newspaper. We continue working at the Atlas stations from last week.
 * <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;">Chapter 4: __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Fribble uses a handy and interesting reference book that may soon be obsolete! <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;">After reading chapter 5, we talk about using a telephone directory for information: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We practice using a telephone directory in pairs in the backjacks (see worksheet in folder). If we have enough telephone books, students could work independently.
 * <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;">Chapter 5 (Telephone Directory) of __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">People names are listed alphabetically by last name (listings are last name, first name). The information includes the person's address and telephone number
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Businesses are listed in the yellow pages by type of business and then in order by name of the business (by first letter of the first word of the name of the business)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Important information (like emergency numbers, 911 etc.) is usually listed in the front of the book.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, Fribble uses another reference book to help solve the mystery. <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 7 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 6: __Mr. Crumbs Secret__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What reference book or skill will our clever, main character Fribble use today to solve __Mr. Crumb's Secret__? <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 14 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 7&8: __Mr. Crumbs Secret__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Will Fribble figure out Mr. Crumb's secret OR will there be a sequel? Let's 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 21 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 9&10: __Mr. Crumbs Secret__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we are going to create a factual presentation on four Caribbean Islands. We'll work in groups and use ipads to complete our projects. Ms. Albuixech, our Middle School Technology Teacher, will be our guest teacher. <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;">Today we worked in groups using Story Kit on the IPad. This lesson was lead by Monica Albuixech, the HMS Technology Integration Specialist. Each group created a story about one of four different Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, The British Virgin Islands and Martinique. We have learned so much about the Caribbean in preparation for our December performance of Manguito!

<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;">Today, we practice using a reference source called an encyclopedia. May the source be with you! * <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;">*Why is this sentence funny? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Reference Unit. Our reference practice continues with the use of excellent encyclopedias. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **This lesson could be done in the same day as Chapter 6 is read to the students.**
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Encylopedia Activity based on Chapter 6 of __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ by Phyllis J. Perry. **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Review Chapter 6 of Mr. Crumb's Secret
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Talk about how to use an encyclopedia
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Present what is expected of them.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Friday
 * <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;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we practice looking up people in an encyclopedia. When you look up people, look up their last name (surname) unless they are a king, queen, saint, or rock star! We think you will find these short biographies very interesting. <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;"> Reference Unit. Our reference practice continues with part II of using an encyclopedias.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Encylopedia Activity, part II. **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Monday - MLK Day
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 17 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we begin a unit on sea mammals, specifically seals. We'll explore folklore and facts pf these marvelous creatures. <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;">Video: __Greyling__ by Jane Yolen **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we are reading a retelling of a Scottish folktale that is known to be several centuries old. A line in the story says: "Would you care to join us?" The author answers, "Take my advice and say 'Yes' ". <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;">January 23 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Mother__ by Mordicai Gerstein **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We'll share another tale from the coasts and islands of Scotland and Ireland in our class today. The author grew up in Wales and uses beautiful language. <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;">January 30 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Selkie Girl__ by Susan Cooper **


 * <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;">__Nicholas Pipe__ by Robert D. San Souci; illustrated by David Shannon. **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">When it comes time for Grainne, the beautiful daughter of the lord and lady of Skye, to marry, she rejects the island suitors to be with Deodatus, a seal-man she once rescued from death. This is a magical tale of family and love based on a tale told by the author's father and set on the Scottish Isle of Skye. Compare this tale to the others we have read.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">February 13 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Prince__ by Sheila Macgill-Callahan and Kris Waldherr **

<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;">Leap Day!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">February 27 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we'll look at a famous illustrator and his artistic techniques. You will use some of his skills with Mrs. Lubin in Art. <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 watch part of this wonderful video about Eric Carle in connection with an art lesson with Ms. Lubin. We talk about making a collage and how Eric Carle makes his own colorful papers. If there's time, we read Draw Me a Star and practice drawing the 8 pointed star!
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __Eric Carle: Picture Writer__ **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**Draw Me a Star**__

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We are starting a research project on seals. Our first step is to determine what we want to know. Let's ask some thoughtful questions! <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;">Define topic. Ask questions.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">March 5 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 1__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we'll add more steps to our research process. We already defined our topic and asked questions. Next, we'll write our sources and list keywords. Those are the words that unlock the knowledge. We will also talk about "citing our sources" and cite our first source together, the encyclopedia. <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;">List sources and keywords. Talk about sources and why we cite them. Cite our encyclopedia.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">March 12 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 2__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we underline a copy of an encyclopedia article. Let's see how many of our questions are answered in our underlinings (notes). <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;">Taking notes. Underline important facts in our encyclopedia article (cited last week). We do this together and then see which of our questions from week 1 have been answered. The remaining questions will be used in our research stations next week.
 * <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;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 3__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, you will practice using many kinds of sources to find your answers. Be patient and you'll learn __**a lot**__! <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;">Research using many sources. After reviewing some the of important steps for effective research, each student will answer 2-4 of the unanswered questions from last week. Stations are set up throughout the library, each one based on using a different skill: using an index, using a table of contents, skimming text to find information etc. Each question will be directed to a different station and students will work independently to answer the questions they are given.
 * <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;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 4__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Third Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Did we find all the answers to our seal questions? Let's share and confirm our knowledge. <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;">Each student share a fact he/she researched about seals. Well done Third Grade!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After sharing, each student brain storms to write down 3 topics they are interested in researching. Before next class, each student is assigned of of their choices to research and present. This year the presentations are prepared on IPads using Story Kit.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Third Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we review the research process with kid detectives called the "Sharp Wits." After that, you will be more than ready to prepare your questions about your research topic <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;">After watching this video, each student brain storms to write 10-20 questions about their topic.
 * <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;">Video (VHS): __Sharp Wits in the Research Paper Investigation__ (From HMS) **

<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 Third Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Now your research project really gets exciting as you find answers to your questions. Start with an encyclopedia article and then we will move onto books. Write your facts on note cards and cite (write) you source on each. May the source be with you! <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;">Each student will look up their topic in an encyclopedia. Each fact they find is written on a note card with the source (WBCDE copyright 2009). Label each card with student initials and class. Gather info into large gallon-sized baggie and keep by class on a cart. As students pull books, put these on a cart as well for easy access in the following weeks.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Third Grade Library Learners, Continue your research by finding interesting facts and visuals for your ipad project. Today <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;">Dear Third Grade Library Learners, <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;">Review project steps <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Review using Story Kit on the IPad. Create Title Page

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Continue with research. Once you have five **interesting** facts, work on storyboard for your project. Fill in the fact and find a picture for each page of your project.
 * <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;">Work on Storykit on IPad once you complete your story board.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">May 21 **

<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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">May 28 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Bryan Collier visits this week!
 * <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;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Complete all research productions so we can share! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Complete IPad work and if time:
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Martin's Big Words__ by Doreen Rappaport; illustrated by Bryan Collier **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Rosa__ by Nikki Giovanni; illustrated by Bryan Collier **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Uptown__ written and illustrated by Bryan Collier **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">IPad presentations! Hooray!
 * <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;">Dear Third Grade Library Learners, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After months of work, you can "show off"! Let's share your iPad projects! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl

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