2012-2013+Grade+3+Library+Curriculum

__ Grade 3 Curriculum __ __2012-2013__ 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: Once this is complete, we continue with our library lesson of the week.
 * September 4 **
 * entering the classroom in a 2by2 line
 * reading our library message
 * greeting each other by name and with eye contact, sharing of information.

Dear Library Learners, 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! Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * September 10 **

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).
 * **Chapters 1 & 2: __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ by Phyllis Perry **

**NEXT YEAR: Start with Destiny lesson, then Ch 1 & 2, then Dictionary Lesson**

<span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">September 18 <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="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;">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;">We begin a dictionary worksheet together and then continue independently. Each student uses his/her own dictionary and an alphabet line if needed. S

<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 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;">Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Tally: What are your feelings about books?
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">September 24 **

<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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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 1 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 3 (Atlas) of __Mr Crumb's Secret__ **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Atlases often have a table of contents or an index to help us find information
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using coordinates
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using charts and tables for information
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Landforms and bodies or water
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Compass rose
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Continents, countries, states/provinces, capitals

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No school Monday or Tuesday <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Filler
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 10 **

<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;">Enjoy the Atlas activity! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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 15 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Atlas Activity based on Chapter 3 of __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ **

<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;">Let's learn about the newspaper with Fribble! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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 22 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 4: __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ **

<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;">Fribble uses a handy and interesting reference book that may soon be obsolete! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">After reading chapter 5, we talk about using a telephone directory for information: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">***This lesson help children look up names in a reference book - last name, first name***
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">October 29 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 5 (Telephone Directory) of __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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="background-color: #ffffff; 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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Important information (like emergency numbers, 911 etc.) is usually listed in the front of the book.

<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;">Today, Fribble uses another reference book to help solve the mystery. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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 5 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 6: __Mr. Crumbs Secret__ **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Monday - Veteren's Day <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;">Today, we practice using a reference source called an encyclopedia. May the source be with you! * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">*Why is this sentence funny? <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Reference Unit. Our reference practice continues with the use of excellent encyclopedias.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">November 12 **
 * **<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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Review Chapter 6 of Mr. Crumb's Secret
 * 2) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Talk about how to use an encyclopedia
 * 3) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Present what is expected of them.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Thursday and Friday. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Happy Thanksgiving. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Monday and Tuesday classes catch up with Mr Crumb.
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">November 19 **

<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;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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 26 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">TOGETHER: Look up biographical information in an encyclopedia TOGETHER. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using the examples, we practice looking up a few people in the encyclopedia. We use World Book for Kids Online to look up the information. We use the book version to demonstrate finding the right volume and writing down the Volume number and page number. We share what our worksheet will look like next week (either the poster version or project and fill in using the interactive white board). Use the white board to show the encyclopedia article we will use. Find the following information:
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Encylopedia Activity based on Chapter 6 of __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ by Phyllis J. Perry. **
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">When was he born?
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">When did he die?
 * <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">Where was he born?


 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">December 3 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">INDEPENDENTLY: Look up biographical information in an encyclopedia.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Encylopedia Activity based on Chapter 6 of __Mr. Crumb's Secret__ by Phyllis J. Perry. **

<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;">What reference book or skill will our clever, main character Fribble use today to solve __Mr. Crumb's Secret__? <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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;">December 10 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 7&8: __Mr. Crumbs Secret__ **

<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;">Will Fribble figure out Mr. Crumb's secret OR will there be a sequel? Let's find out! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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;">December 17 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Chapter 9&10: __Mr. Crumbs Secret__ **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Winter Recess
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">December 24 **

<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">No School Monday and Tuesday (Winter Break)
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 2 **

<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">Dear 3rd Grade Library Learners, <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">Today we read a true story of a talented artist whose name rhymes with aargh! He was a puppeteer who lived from 1880-1942, and his name was Tony Sarg! This book has amazing art. <span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS,cursive;">Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * __**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Balloons Over Broadway **__**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> by Melissa Sweet (B SAR) **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Video: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (over sink) **

<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;">Alexander Calder was an artist who loved the circus. His nickname was "Sandy". He became famous. Let's see why. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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 7 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Share information about Alexander "Sandy" Calder by reading: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Review information through our Calder Powerpoint. References to __Sandy's Circus__ and the books below
 * **<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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Connection with art lesson with Donna Lubin.

<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;">Using your research skills, find facts about Alexander Calder, his circus, and art. Search thoughtfully, vigorously and record acurately!! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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 14 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Using teacher prepared worksheets, the students research and answer questions about Alexander Calder. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">See folder "Calder" and online information.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Monday and Tuesday <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">MLK Day on Monday and Professional Develment on Tuesday. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">No School Monday and Tuesday <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">MLK Day on Monday and Professional Developement on Tuesday. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Folder: MLK
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 23 **

<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;">Today's stories have an important message about being your true self. We think the stories also show what "Be Respectful" means. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Share this thought: After we read our stories, let's discuss how they are similar, and why <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">why I chose them to read this week. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. " Martin Luther King, Jr.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**__The Sneetches and Other Stories__ ("The Sneetches") (E SEU)**
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**__Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed__ by Mo Willems (E WIL)**

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Begin Selkie Unit!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">January 28 **

<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;">Today, we begin a unit on sea mammals, specifically seals. We'll explore folklore and facts pf these marvelous creatures. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear Library Learners, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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;">February 4 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Mother__ by Mordicai Gerstein **

<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;">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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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;">February 11 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Selkie Girl__ by Susan Cooper **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Seal Research <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;">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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Define topic. Ask questions. <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;">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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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 25 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 1__ **
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 1 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 2__ **

<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;">This week we welcome author/illustrator Kevin Hawkes. Let's learn about him! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl Target: I can learn about an author by reading his books and then by meeting him!!
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 8 **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Books written and/or illustrated by Kevin Hawkes**
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Kevin Hawkes powerpoint**


 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 15 **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5;">School Vacation **

<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;">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="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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;">April 22 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 3__ **

<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;">Author/Illustrator Eric Carle uses collages in many of his books. Do you know the difference between a collage and a sculpture? Let's talk about it after our video. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">April 29 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; line-height: 1.5;">VHS: Eric Carle: Picture Writer (VHS CAR 27min) **

<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;">Today, you will practice using many kinds of sources to find your answers. Be patient and you'll learn __**a lot**__! <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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;">May 6 **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Seal Research Unit: Week 4__ **

<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;">Did we find all the answers to our seal questions? Let's share and confirm our knowledge. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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 13 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Each student share a fact he/she researched about seals. Well done Third Grade!

<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;">We complete our seal unit with the thought-provoking and beautiful film "The Secret of Roan Inish" (Island of the Seals). <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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 20 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Roan Inish week 1

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

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Roan Inish week 2

<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;">Grandfather said he love living on The Island of Roan Inish where he was surrounded by the sea and his family. Will he ever live there again? <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, Ms. Rote and Mrs. Engdahl
 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">June 3 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Roan Inish week 3


 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">June 10 **

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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Roan Inish week 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;">One of our stories said that seals are the most like humans (Mordicai Gerstein's __The Seal Mother__). How does film director, John Sayles, demonstrate this idea in his film, The Secret of Roan Inish? <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sincerely, <span style="background-color: #ffffff; 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;">June 17 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Roan Inish week 5 (the end)


 * <span style="background-color: #c0c0c0; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 19.2px;">June 24 **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Dear

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Summer Reading