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Orientation/Reintroduction to the Media Center, Week 1

September1

Grade/Class/Subject:

Media Skills, 1-3 grade

Unit/Theme:

Introduction to the library

Language Objectives:

Students will use library terms appropriately.

Key Vocabulary:

  • Library
  • Media Center
  • Librarian
  • Media Secretary
  • Mrs. Harrison
  • Mrs. Wszola

Supplemental Materials:

Scaffolding:

  • Modeling
  • Guided Practice

Group Options:

  • Whole class (1st – 3rd)

Integration of Processes:

  • Reading
  • Speaking
  • Listening

Application:

  • Meaningful
  • Linked to objectives
  • Promotes engagement

Assessment:

  • Group
  • Oral

Lesson Sequence:

  • Pull up to 9 chairs and place them around the perimeter of the class meeting area.
    • When class enters, direct them to sit on the carpet. After everyone is seated on the floor, choose one student who has entered following the directions (usually to enter quickly and quickly choose a seat next to someone who is a good choice for them) and ask if they would like to sit on a chair.
    • Tell students that the chairs are for students who are “caught” following directions, it’s like the game of tag; that if a student asks for a chair, the teacher has to say no.
  • Introduce the three rules for media class and explain the reasons for each:
    • Sit “criss cross” or “like a pretzel”
    • Keep your hands and feet to yourself
    • Raise your hand and wait to be called on if you want to talk
  • Write the vocabulary words (above) on the board and review their meanings.  Introduce the new words and ask students what the words mean.   Correct any misunderstandings.  Explore connects that students make.
  • Show the cover of each book and review elements of the cover (title, author, etc.).  Point out the connect between the title and the illustration.  What can they predict about the story using these elements?
  • Read the books.  Review predictions afterwards and gauge accuracies.
  • Line up students in alphabetical order.

Preview for Next Week:

Discuss what the difference between buying and borrowing books.  Why is it important to take of things that are borrowed?

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4 Comments to

“Orientation/Reintroduction to the Media Center, Week 1”

  1. October 27th, 2010 at 8:22 am       Connie Harrison Says:

    Review of lesson:
    Not bad, “Mr. Wiggle’s Book” is a good introduction to book care for young kids. “Curious George” is okay; not especially well received in my buildings and the pictures don’t seem to be compelling for groups with 30+ kids. I think the pictures are difficult to see.


  2. October 31st, 2010 at 11:38 am       Connie Harrison Says:

    Try next year: Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth, Arthur’s Teacher Trouble.


  3. August 14th, 2018 at 4:54 pm       Anastasia Says:

    Wow. I really appreciate the simplicity and structure of this lesson.
    Thanks for writing it down. Love the idea of nine chairs.


  4. October 3rd, 2018 at 8:24 am       Connie Harrison Says:

    Thanks very much!


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