Mrs. Harrison’s Blog (what students see) 

Grade/Class/Subject:

• Media Skills, K-3

Unit/Theme:

• Students will use the media center independently.

Language Objectives:

• Students will use library terms appropriately.

Key Vocabulary:

• Check out
• Due Date

Materials:

• Magnetic dry erase board with plastic letters (spell out Key Vocabulary words)
• Basket with shelf markers

Preparation:

• Links to background
• Links to past learning
• Strategies incorporated

Scaffolding:

• Modeling
• Guided Practice

Group Options:

• Whole class

Integration of Processes:

• Reading
• Speaking
• Listening

Application:

• Meaningful
• Linked to objectives
• Promotes engagement

Assessment:

• Group
• Oral

Lesson Sequence:

• Review last week’s words: spine and spine label.
• Introduce this week’s words: check out and due date.

Lesson:

• Show the cover of each book.
• Indicate where they can find the due date label on their books.
• Read the books and use to questions to determine comprehension.

Checking for Understanding:

• Students will demonstrate that they understand the reason for using due date stickers.

Preview for Next Week:

• Tell students we will read more books about Halloween next week.