Compare and Contrast

Two books: Swimmy and Frederick by Leo Lionni
One diagram: Venn or overlapping circles
Two teachers: Mrs. Owen and Mrs. Tarleton
3 classes: Pre K/K, 1st, and 2nd grade
Lots of great ideas and questions: From everyone!
Fun? Of course!

Welcome!

photos from Thursday, August 13, 2009

checking out books for the first time this year,
making promises through our Library Covenant,
and filling out reading interest surveys

A Library Covenant

Third through sixth grade students visited the library for their first literature connection of the year. We spent some time going over expectations for the year by talking about and signing our "library covenant" below. Then, we got to know each other by playing a "Meeting Through Books" game. We found out things like who has read the entire Harry Potter series, who took a book to the beach over the summer, and who likes to read mysteries (Mrs. T.) or fantasy novels (Mrs. Owen). Through the game, I was able to highlight some of our new books and some books that I'm reading that I can't wait to share with the students. It was also fun to meet our newest students to St. Therese and introduce them to the library.

The library covenant below is based on the mission statement of St. Therese Catholic School. Library orientation continues today with all classes visiting the library for read-alouds or checking out the first books of the year! I can't wait to see what everyone chooses.

Respect

• For each other
• For teachers and parents
• For our books and materials
• For ideas, questions, and creativity

Responsibility

• For returning library books on time and in good condition
• For following directions and controlling our voices and bodies in the library
• For keeping our library neat and beautiful for the community

Reverence

• For God
• For learning
• For our community and school