I realize we all do things differently, all for good reason. Here's what I do.
I structure my classes like this: When the kids enter the library for their class
time, they drop off their library books at the desk. My aide - or me, once she is
gone, immediately checks them in and prints a list of "Materials Checked Out" for
that class. While that is printing I do my lesson. And I have to agree with the
person who said it is easy to grab a book, read it outloud , and discuss it. I've
done this many times, even when I have a planned lesson. Sometimes it's hard to do
that lesson one more time - I have 8 or 9 classes in the same grade, and by Friday
my brain gets numb from repeating myself.
The last ten minutes of my class are set aside for book selection. Before the kids
get up, I ask the ones on my list to come up to me, so I can ask them about their
missing books. I try to have a puzzle or activity sheets out most weeks, too. It's
hard to insist on quiet reading - some kids can't seem to do that without me really
breathing down their neck. As long as they are being quiet and are busy doing
something it's okay with me.
If I had the kids choose their book at the beginning of the period some would loose
it, some would want to change it, and some would try to read during the lesson.
One more point - more and more I try to make a Powerpoint for each skills lesson.
It keeps me on track and gives the kids something to look at. I have a small
chalkboard easel, but chalk is messy and the kids mess with it when I'm busy
elsewhere!
Karen DeFrank, librarian
Glassboro NJ
kdefrank@glassboro.k12.nj.us
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> Thanks to all for the help for all of us newbies in the cybrarian field. Here
> are is a list of the info that I received from my querry.
>
> 1. Kelly Kelsoe wrote:
> First decide the checkout procedure you want to use with your classes.
> Make those mental decisions before they come in. Do they come in and
> sit first before getting up to get a book? Do they go straight to the
> shelves? Do you have them use place-markers when getting a book?
>
> I have mine come in and sit in their assigned library seat (K-3) then I
> dismiss them by table to get a place marker and get a library book. I
> am able to help them better this way. (4-5) They come straight in and
> get a marker and go straight to the shelves to select a book, then
> check
> it out and sit down.
>
> When everyone is finished, I do some sort of lesson.
>
> That is what I do, you can do it any way you want, just have it planned
> ahead and be ready to give them instruction. My second year, I figured
> this out and it was much smoother. (Lessons are nothing--you can pick
> up and book and read it and have a discussion about it with the class
> for a lesson to begin with)
>
> Let me know if you want to talk with me further. I'm surely no
> expert...but willing to talk and share war stories...ha
>
> Kelly Kelsoe
> kelly.kelsoe@lcsk12.org
>
> 2. I apologize - the site is libraryinstruction.com and the URL is
> http://www.libraryinstruction.com/learnthelibrary/LearntheLibrary50.ppt
>
> Sorry for the confusion this caused. I've been moving my home and family and am
> sooo disorganized! Yee gads.
>
> Claudette Curl, M.L.I.S.
> Elementary Library Media Coordinator
>
> 3. Hi,
> You might take a look at the Books and Activities area on my site:
> http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/7869.asp
>
> You might be interested in Welcome to the Library
> http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art22172.asp and Helping Young
> Patrons Check-Out Books
> http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art22173.asp
>
> Bene e Pace (Blessings and Peace),
>
> Paula Laurita
> Library Sciences Editor
> http://www.bellaonline.com/Site/librarysciences
>
> 4. First day:
>
> Kg--Read "Miss Bindergarten Goes to Kindergarten"--discuss their first
> days of school and their feelings about it.
>
> 1st & 2nd--Read "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin
> Henkes--http://www.kevinhenkes.com/mouse/02.asp
> Play a name game and try to remember everyone's name...or discuss her
> feelings...lots of things you can do with this book.
>
> That's all I have time for now.
> I'll share some more activities later.
>
>
> Kelly Kelsoe
> Elementary Library Media Specialist
> kelly.kelsoe@lcsk12.org
>
> 5.
> Get your hands on the books STRETCHY LIBRARY LESSONS by Pat Miller. There are
> several. There is a good orientation to the library activity in the one on
> Library Skills or the one on Research Skills (I can't remember which and don't
> have it at home.). I have also used the Research Skills one extensively. The
> lesson involves creating a simple powerpoint to areas you want the students to
> be aware of in the library. I think it's called, "Where in the Library?" You
> play it sort of like a game. My kids really enjoyed it last year!
>
> Good luck!!
>
> Melissa Norris
> LMS
> North Elementary
> Prince George, VA
> Melnorris@aol.com
>
> 6. Hi Darlene,
> Good luck in your transition!
>
> I'm in a middle school. Mine isn't a formal lesson, but here are two
> things
> I do during my 6th grader orientation.
>
> I make sure that we walk around the library so I show them things as I
> tell
> about them. Helps to get them moving, less boring than just listening
> to me.
> I don't know if that would be better or worse with the younger ones,
> but
> your fifth graders are only a year away from my 6th graders. Don't
> expect
> to do it all at once. Make a checklist of what you want to tell them
> about.
> Check things off as you get through them. May take several lessons to
> show/discuss the basic orientation. Not a problem!
>
> I always try to engage the students, so one thing I ask during
> orientation
> is that they fill in a simple worksheet with student's name, and the
> name of
> something they read over the summer they enjoyed and why they liked it.
> (Not
> such an easy thing with some middle schoolers who spend a lot of time
> denying that there's anything in written form that they could enjoy!)
> It
> doesn't have to be a book, but it does have to be something they
> enjoyed. I
> have gotten some very creative responses -- the map that got them to an
> amusement park, lyrics to a popular song, etc. Those go up on our
> bulletin
> board outside the library for the month of September. This also helps
> me
> stay abreast of new teen lit that appeals to middle schoolers.
>
> I hope this helps!
>
> Mary Melaugh
> Marshall Middle School Library
> Billerica, MA
> mmelaugh@comcast.net
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
>
>
> darlene price, cybrarian
> Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
> Cave Creek, AZ
> dprice@ccusd93.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
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