2010-2011+Grade+3+Curriculum

=Grade 3 Curriculum = =2010-2011 =

We begin the school year 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 :(

Dear Library Learners, Today will be a story day. We love books. 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. 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.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">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 library catalog. Now, you can make even more choices! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Happy reading! :) <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 20 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Based on the beginning chapter of Mr. Crumbs Secret, we introduce using the online library catalog to find books. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Use Computer Lab. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Simplify worksheet. Perhaps include problems we do together on worksheet and then 2 or 3 additional searches for the students to do independently.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Destiny Lesson **
 * <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: 120%;">September 27 **
 * **<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: 120%;">October 4 **

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

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today let's continue practicing using a dictionary. <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;">Continuation of last week's dictionary lesson.

<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: 120%;">October 18 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 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;">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;">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: 120%;">October 25 **
 * **<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;">Newspapers can provide us with interesting information. Let's listen and see if a newspaper can help Fribble learn 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="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After reading the chapter, talk about what type of information we can find in a newspaper (current). We share some newspapers and look at a newspaper overhead together (see folder).
 * <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;">Chapter 4 (Newspaper) from __Mr. Crumb's 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="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: 120%;">November 8 **
 * **<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.

Review what a biography is. How/where are they shelved? What's on the spine label? Fact or fiction?
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November 15 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Celebrate Thanksgiving **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Thank You, Sarah__ by Laurie Halse Anderson, illustrated by Matt Faulkner **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Poem: "Daddy's Foot Ball Game" from __<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">It's Thanksgiving __<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> by Jack Prelutsky, illustrated by Marylin Hafner **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">*A fun book to consider for any grade level: __Turkey Trouble__ by Wendi Silvano

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No class Thursday and Friday **
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">November 22 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we leave the adventures of Fribble and Mr. Crumb to celebrate Thanksgiving, library style, with two great stories. <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: __Giving Thanks__ written by Chief Jake Swamp; illustrated by Erwin Printup. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Perfect Thanksgiving__ by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Joann Adinolfi **

<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 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;">Let's get back to Mr. Crumb! <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 6 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Reference Unit. Our reference practice continues with the use of excellent encyclopedias. Used Powerpoint to <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;">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="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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">December 13 **
 * ===<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;">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;">Chapter 8: __Mr. Crumbs Secret__ **

<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;">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: 120%;">January 10 **
 * **<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 write, read, write, search and write again! Happy hunting and thinking! <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 18 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today the students come up with their own question to research. Then they search to find the answers!


 * <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;">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: 120%;">January 31 **
 * **<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: 120%;">February 7 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Selkie Girl__ by Susan Cooper **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we 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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">February 14 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Boy Who Lived With the Seals__ by Rafe Martin **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we are going to leave the seals and read about an inspiring artist and poet who was also an American slave. This book is a wonderful preparation for your next project in art with Mrs. Lubin. <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 28 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Dave the Potter : Artist Poet Slave__ by Laban Carrick Hill **

<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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 7 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 1__ **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Define topic. Ask questions.

<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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 14 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 2__ **

<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="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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 21 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 3__ **

<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="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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">March 28 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 4__ **

<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="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="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">April 4 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: __Eric Carle: Picture Writer__ **

<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 Mrs. Lubin.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we'll review the results of our factual research about seals. We'll then read a selkie folktale that is quite different from the other tales we have 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%;">April 11 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__The Seal Prince__ by Sheila MacGill-Callahan, illustrated by Kris Waldherr **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using our list of question, we see who has answered this question and ask them to share their answer. We follow this by the reading of this wonderful selkie tale.

<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;">What will happen to Grainne and Deodatus? Enjoy the ending of this exciting selkie 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: 120%;">April 25 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After finishing the selkie tale from last class, we begin watching the wonderful movie //**The Secret of Roan Inish**//.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Third Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We complete our seal unit with the thought provoking and beautiful film, "The Secret of Roan Inish" (Island of the Seals). <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;">Continue watching //**The Secret of Roan Inish**//.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Continue watching //**The Secret of Roan Inish**//.
 * <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;">Curriculum Night this week <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Continue watching //**The Secret of Roan Inish**//.
 * <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 Third Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">All the secrets of Roan Inish are revealed as we complete the saga today. It may be hard to say goodbye to those enchanting seals. <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 23 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Finish watching //**The Secret of Roan Inish**//.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Third Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What is a "cetacean" (sih-TAY-shun) ? You are going to search for this answer and some other fascinating 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%;">May 31 **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Our third grade students will do this research workout, helping them to prepare for the whale research they will be doing in the classroom.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Third Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Today, we'll read a fascinating story based on a true adventure saving whales. <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 6 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__**A Symphony of Whales**__ by Steve Schuch; illustrated by Peter Silvada

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We will listen to the music created by the author of this story. When the author first heard the story of this whale rescue, it first inspired him to write this piece. As time passed, he decided to write the story in a children's book. We are so lucky he did!

<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__**