HMS+Library+2010-2011

**Beginning September 2, 2010 **
Welcome back to school!

Grade 4:
1. Joke

__2. Meeting Message:__ Formal greeting, introductions, and library day greeting


 * Dear Library Learners,

Did you visit a library, bookstore, or someplace else with books this summer?

Please check the place(s) you visited where there were books.

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote ||

3. What is a biography? 4. Create a spine label for yourself (remember to only use the first three letters of your last name!). Can you alphabetize yourselves as a class like you would books on a shelf? We took a picture of the class with their spine labels to add to our biography quilt that will be on display.


 * __NR Note:__ alternative lesson idea is the "Dream Peddler" by Gail E. Haley **

1. Joke
2. __Meeting Message__: Formal greeting, introductions, and library day greeting 3. __Mini Meeting__: Did you visit a library, bookstore, or someplace else with books this summer? 4. What is a biography? 5. Create a spine label for yourself (remember to only use the first three letters of your last name!). Can you alphabetize yourselves as a class like you would books on a shelf? We took a picture of the class with their spine labels to add to our biography quilt that will be on display.

**Grade 4: **
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:


 * Dear Library Learners,

Please answer the following question:

"How do I feel about reading:" a) Love it b) So-so c) Not so great

Sincerely, Ms. Rote ||

3. __Mini Meeting__: We did a brief discussion of fairy tales and folk tales. We discussed the story of Pinocchio and how this character has been represented over the years. 4. __Read aloud__: //The Tale of Pale Male: A True Tale// This delightful tale tells the true story of two red-tailed hawks that made their home atop a tall building in the middle of New York. City. We read this after seeing a real red-tailed hawk on the HMS roof during spirit day. Did he come to share his spirit? Winter, Jeanette. //The Tale of Paul Male: A True Story//. 2007. Orlando, FL: Harcourt, Inc. ISBN: 9780152059729 5. We modeled how to appropriately choose a book

**1. Joke **
**2. Meeting Message: "How I feel about reading" a) Love it b) so-so c) not so great **  **3. __Mini Meeting__: We did a brief discussion of fairy tales and folk tales. We discussed the story of Pinocchio and how this character has been represented over the years. **  **4. __Read aloud__: Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes by Margie Palatini ** Palatini, Margie. //Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes//. 2009. New York: Simon & Schuster. ISBN: 9780689802461 A hilarious twist to the well-loved Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Grapes." **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">5. We modeled how to appropriately choose a book. **
 * Summary**: Fox eyes a bunch of tantalizing grapes hanging from a vine. The only problem was Fox was only so high and the grapes were so, so high. However, the sly, clever, smart fox had a plan!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Our story today is about a boys' quest for knowledge. Do you have hopes and dreams for your year of study in library? Think about this as you listen to the story.

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote ||

3. __Mini Meeting__ 4. __Read aloud__: //What About Me?// Young, Ed. What About Me? 2002. New York: Philomel Books. **Summary:** This is an ancient fable from the Middle East that comes to life in colorful collage art. A young boy determinedly follows the instructions of the Grand Master in the hope of gaining knowledge, only to be surprised as how he acquires it. Based on a Sufi tale. 5. Select books 6. Write/color/draw your library hopes and/or dreams

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:


 * Dear Library Learners,

I have a brand new book for you today. I hope you find it as fascinating as I did. It is about Redwood Trees. Guess (or maybe you already know) how long a Redwood can live?

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote ||

3. __Mini Meeting__ 4. __Read aloud__: //Redwoods// Chin, Jason. Redwoods. 2009. Roaring Book Press. ISBN:

**Summary:** This picture storybook takes a young boy on an extraordinary adventure. As he reads his book on the subway his imagination carries him to the majestic Redwood forests. With each page, the boys gains a new bit of knowledge, and even journeys to California to climb into the Redwood canopy.This book is jammed with fascinating facts about these amazing natural wonders. Chin uses bright watercolor pictures throughout his book that further captivate readers. 5. Select books 6. Write/color/draw your library hopes and/or dreams

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

I hope you enjoyed reading the library books that you checked out last week. Today, you will examine the library with a partner and start a floor plan that you will complete in computer class.

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. __Mini Meeting__ 4. __Where Do I Find It?__ a) Check off sheet b) sketch floor plan 5. Select, check out books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__: I hope you enjoyed reading the library books that you checked out last week. Today, using a checklist, you and a partner will reexamine the library and create a floor plan that you will complete in computer class. 3. __Mini Meeting__ 4. __Where Do I Find It?__ a) Check off sheet b) sketch floor plan 5. Select, check out books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Today, we shall begin with funny Halloween facts and then learn the truth about creepy superstitions. After such fun, we'll complete our library floor plan and check out books.

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. __Mini Meeting.__ 4. Have students each select a fun fact or creepy superstition from //National Geographic Kids// magazine. Each student will take turns to read their selection aloud. Also introduce the variety of magazines that we subscribe to here at HMS. Magazines are also referred to as "periodicals," since these are resources are "periodically" published and delivered to the library (e.g., weekly, monthly, etc.). 5. Finish working on library floor plan. 6. Select, check out books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__: Today, we shall begin with funny Halloween facts and then learn the truth about creepy superstitions. After such fun, we'll complete our library floor plan and check out books. 3. __Mini Meeting.__ 4. Have students each select a fun fact or creepy superstition from //National Geographic Kids// magazine. Each student will take turns to read their selection aloud. Also introduce the variety of magazines that we subscribe to here at HMS. Also introduce the variety of magazines that we subscribe to here at HMS. Magazines are also referred to as "periodicals," since these are resources are "periodically" published and delivered to the library (e.g., weekly, monthly, etc.). 5. Finish working on library floor plan. 6. Select, check out books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

On November 7th (Sunday), Daylight Savings Time ends. Do you know why we say "Fall backward, Spring Forward?"

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. __Mini Meeting.__ 4. __View video:__ "The Sharp Wits in the Lure of the Library" 5. __Activity__: Students received bookmarks of the Dewey Bookbody (which described the various number categories of the dewey decimal system). Students took turns reading each of the categories and were given books that correspond to these categories as examples (e.g., science books for the 500s, art books for the 700s, etc.). 6. Select, check out books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

I know you are reading biographies independently. Today, I am going to share my favorite new biography of 2010! It is the story of a famous oceanographer and inventor of the aqua lung. Enjoy!!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote ||

3. __Read Aloud:__ Yaccarino, Dan. //The fantastic undersea life of Jacques Cousteau//. 2009. ISBN: 9780375855733. 4. Select books and read.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Last year, my students voted "Dewey Tales" as one of their top three favorite library lessons! Have fun as you figure them out.

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. __Mini Meeting.__ 4. __Activity__: S tudents work in pairs to complete Dewey Tale worksheets (similar to a mad lib format where students fill in the blank with the correct subject based on the dewey decimal number). 4. Select books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:


 * Dear Library Learners,

The exasperating Gingerbread Man, famous for leading a host of townsfolk and animals in a wild chase around the countryside, lives at 398.2 on the library shelves. Today, he escapes the librarian's grasp! Join me for a mad dash of fun in a new book.

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. __Mini Meeting.__ 4. __Read Aloud__: Enderle, Dotti. //The Library Gingerbread Man//. 2010. 5. Select books and read.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Alexander Calder was an artist who loved the circus. His nickname was "Sandy," and he became famous. Let's see why!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. __Mini Meeting__. 4. __Read Aloud__: Stone, Tanya Lee. //Sandy's Circus--a Story About Alexander Calder//. 2008. New York: Penguin Group. ISBN: 9780670062683. 5. Students were shown a PowerPoint presentation about Alexander Calder--his life and his art. Also shown were several examples of wire sculptures and mobiles, as well as photographs from other books illustrating Calder's artwork. This lesson is in preparation for the school assembly "Calder Re-wired" being held at Hanscom Primary School on 12/8/2010. 6. Choose books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__: Alexander Calder was an artist who loved the circus. His nickname was "Sandy," and he became famous. Let's see why! 3. __Mini Meeting__. 4. __Read Aloud__: Stone, Tanya Lee. //Sandy's Circus--a Story About Alexander Calder//. 2008. New York: Penguin Group. ISBN: 9780670062683. 5. Students were shown a PowerPoint presentation about Alexander Calder--his life and his art. Also shown were several examples of wire sculptures and mobiles, as well as photographs from other books illustrating Calder's artwork. This lesson is in preparation for the school assembly "Calder Re-wired" being held at Hanscom Primary School on 12/8/2010. 6. Choose books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Today we'll learn about author/illustrator Brian Lies. (He says his name rhymes with cheese!). You'll be batty of him!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. __Mini Meeting__. 4. __Read Aloud__: Lies, Brian. //Bats at the Library//. 2008. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. 5. Students were also shown titles of other books written by Brian Lies (//Bats at the Ballgame// & //Bats at the Beach//). Students participated in a Q & A activity titled "The Truth about Lies" that was derived from Brian Lies' web site and answered FAQs about the author. Students were given a Fold-a-Bat activity sheet to be completed at home and returned to the HMS Library. Brian Lies will be a guest author at the Hanscom Primary School on Thursday, January 6, 2011. Grades K-4 are invited to attend. 6. Choose books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Today we'll write and practice storyboard scripts about "you" and film the following week.

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote ||

3. __Mini Meeting__. 4. Students independently completed storyboards, including descriptions of the video shots that will be taken, props that will be used, and their written scripts. Students timed their scripts by reading them aloud to each other with the goal of having 30 to 60 second scripts ready for filming next class period. 5. Choose books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Today you will design a bookmark that celebrates our school library. The theme this year is "Think...Create...Share...Grow." Be clever! Win a prize!!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. __Mini Meeting__. 4. Students designed their own bookmarks for the annual Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) Bookmark Contest. 5. Choose books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__: Today you will design a bookmark that celebrates our school library. The theme this year is "Think...Create...Share...Grow." Be clever! Win a prize!! 3. __Mini Meeting__. 4. Students designed their own bookmarks for the annual Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) Bookmark Contest. 5. Choose books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Do you know what a landform is in the USA? You will after today's lesson!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. __Mini Meeting__. 4. Students were each assigned a state (e.g., Alabama, California) and given a graphic organizer to complete. They were then asked to use two book resources to identify at least two land masses and two bodies of water within their state. The students' state project will continue in their computer class where they will be doing some online research. After completing the graphic organizer in both the library and computer classes, students later will create a brochure about their state in computer class. 5. Choose books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Today you will explore an explorer using your research and citing sources skills. May the source be with you!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote ||

3. __Mini Meeting__. 4. Students were each assigned an explorer (e.g., Columbus, Magellan) and given a graphic organizer to complete. They were asked to use a book resource(s) to answer several questions related to their explorer (e.g., country of origin, dates of exploration, etc.). The students' explorer project will continue in their computer class where they w ill be doing some online research. After completing the graphic organizer both in the library and computer classes, students later will create a poster about their explorer in computer class. 5. Choose books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

I hope you are ready to record your geopoems. I loved the sounds of the places your chose.

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. Practice scripts/geopoems orally (outloud) with partner. 4. Record poems one by one. 5. "Sunflower Day" activities & reading 6. Select books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Today, we'll view a short video on doing research and then relax with pop-up and other special books!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rote || 3. View DVD "What do I want to know?" 4. Choose books, read, or do "Sunflower" Activities

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Our lesson is all about The United States of America. We'll read poems, listen to geopoems, and watch a fil where the states are all mixed up!

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Description of "Name" Project 4. Tape interview 5. Research and record information 6. Select books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

We now shall "explore" name origins where you can practice your research and presentation skills. The lesson is always a favorite with fifth graders!

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Description of "Name" Project 4. Tape interview 5. Research and record information 6. Select books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Spring joke 2. __Meeting Message__: Welcome to Canada! Bienvenue au Canada! Why do we start our Canadian study with greetings in English and French?
 * Dear Library Learners,

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Provinces and Territories of Canada and other map work. 4. DVD: The Geography of Canada. 5. Select books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Grade 5:
1. Spring joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Today, we'll learn about the second part of gathering information about your name.

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Folklore of names. How to conduct a successful interview for your name research. 4. See DVD "How Can I Use It?" (information. 5. Select books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Today, we'll revisit Canada: the ten Provinces and Three Territories and their capitals. Then, we'll share a special story about a fisherman and his family in Newfoundland. Real life is the inspiration for this book. I know you'll like it. I met the author when I studied in Toronto!

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Newfoundland and Labrador=Official Name, Newfoundland-Common name--Almanac facts 4. Read __Duncan's Way__ by Ian Wallace--a contemporary fiction story set in Newfoundland. Create chart on Newfoundland facts from story: Newfoundland is an island, Labrador is the Mainland, water is cold, has icebergs, rocky coast, families have lived there a long time, fishing industry when cod ran out causing unemployment and families forced to move, families sad at loss of money and heritage, named boats after women they loved, here the name was changed from "Barbara's Pride" to "Duncan's Way" since the son thought up a way for the family to survive and stay on the island, boats are painted "the colors of sealskin, fresh cream or lupins in June", kittiwake is a local sea bird, "Newfie Bullet" was a train that is no longer in service, "Duncan could not imagine giving up the sea for flat fields of grain, city skyscrapers or snow-covered tundra."-gives description of Provinces we shall visit later...Ian Wallace, the award winning Canadian author illustrator, inscribed this book: "To Nancy, A window into another family, July, 2001." and wrote "Each book that I have written and/or illustrated has been inspired by an incident that has captured my imagination, delighted me visually and caused my ears to perk up excitedly." (back book flap) 5. Select books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Today, you will create a polished script from your research and interview notes about your name. This means your script will use correct English, proper punctuation, and capitalization, plus be interesting. You need to read it aloud so you know you can pronounce the words and read it smoothly with clear pronunciation and expression.

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Write polished scripts. 4. Practice 5. Select books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Let's see how much we can learn about Canada's newest territory, Nunavut, from reading a picture book. The author is an Inuit who grew up in Nunavet.

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Let's review some Inuit words and symbols. 4. Read __Baseball Bats for Christmas__ by Michael Arvaarluk Kusvgak; illustrated by Vladyana Krykorka 4. Revisit words! 5. Choose pleasure books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Hooray! Today, we tape your scripts about the origins of your name. Be brilliant!!

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Write name plates. 4. Video students. 5. Select books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Let's go back in history and read a story about the Plains Aboriginal People who lived in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba (the prairie provinces) in the 1600s.

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Complete maps of the three prairie provinces (outline and label) 4. Read "The Buffalo Hunt" from __On a Canadian Day: Nine Story__ __Voyages Through History__ by Rona Arato. 5. Choose pleasure books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Using your well-practiced reference skills, you now can do research for a metaphorical voice thread. This will involve much thinking and result in a fantastic product. Don't divulge your research so we can guess who wrote the scripts when we play them back.

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Research using all the resources in the library. 4. Complete the sections of the worksheet about a historical figure, a character in a book, and a scientist or inventor. The other items in the worksheet will be researched in computer class. 5. Select books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"> Grade 4:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

Our Canadian story takes place in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was a difficult time for Canadians. Let's see why.

Sincerely, Ms. Rote || 3. Identify British Columbia on Canadian map and list vocabulary related to British Columbia on the same sheet. 4. Read "Sent Away" from __On a Canadian Day: Nine Story__ __Voyages Through History__ by Rona Arato. 5. Choose pleasure books.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;">Grade 5:
1. Joke 2. __Meeting Message__:
 * Dear Library Learners,

You have practiced many research skills using library and computer resource this year. Today's lesson will help us remember how important stories are to our lives and how libraries will always be an important source of stories.

Sincerely, Ms. Rote Mrs. Tierney

P.S. May the source be with you. || 3. Watch movie "The Story Lady" starring Jessica Tandy. 4. Select books.

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 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Library Learners,

Today we "wrap up" our study of Canada by reviewing the communities and cultures (culture = way of life, language, traditions, art, skills, food, music) that have shaped this diverse nation.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ms. Rote Mrs. Tierney || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. As a class, discuss the various things we've learned about Canada over the past several class meetings through literature and our maps. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Watch movie that recaps information about the geography, culture, and symbols of Canada. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">5. Choose pleasure books.

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 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Library Learners,

Let's see what happens to Grace, the storylady, and Alexandra, the lonely, only child.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ms. Rote <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mrs. Tierney || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Watch the rest of the movie "The Story Lady" starring Jessica Tandy. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Select books.

<span style="background-color: #00ff00; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 24.3333px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">June 3-13, 2011
===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.5833px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Grade 4: === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Joke <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Meeting Message:
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Library Learners,

Today, we visit another country in North America. In English, we commonly call this country "Mexico." In Spanish, we refer to it as "Estados Unidos Mexicanos," which means "United Mexican States."

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ms. Rote || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Students are given a packet of maps that identify the many states of Mexico. Several of the states are discussed in terms of there interesting names (many of which are words know, including Chihuahua, Tabasco) and others some may have heard in the past (e.g., Yucatan, Baja California, etc.). 4. Read __Borreguita and the Coyote__ by Verna Aardema and illustrated by Petra Mathers. This is a tale from Jalisco, Mexico in the city of Ayutla.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.5833px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Grade 5:
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Joke <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Meeting Message:
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Library Learners,

How will Grace and Alexandra resolve their respective dilemmas? (A dilemma is a difficult choice between two or more undesireable alternatives).

Next, I'll tell you about some titles I put on the summer reading list.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ms. Rote || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Students watch the remainder of __The Story Lady__ starring Jessica Tandy. 4. This year's summer reading list is presented and students are given time to read summaries about the many exciting books!

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.5833px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Grade 4:
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Joke <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Meeting Message:
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Library Learners,

Let's see how much you know or can find out about Canada!

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ms. Rote || <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Students take quiz on Canada facts learned over the past <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">several weeks using the new iPads.