This week in the library, third graders learned about an exciting new opportunity to showcase their reading interests. As the leaders of the Lower School, third graders will be invited to become “featured readers’ this year in the library. On a voluntary and rotating basis, we hope to display favorite literary picks from this spirited and enthusiastic group of readers, along with their photos. Stay tuned to see who our first featured reader will be!
One of the joys of working with third graders is their blossoming ability to understand nuances in speech and action. This week’s library sessions provided an opportunity for students to engage in the subtleties of language while synthesizing some of what they have learned about literary genres and books. For this activity, students were given cards on which were written various genres (mystery, non-fiction, fantasy, etc.) or library-based vocabulary (overdue, renew, spine, etc). Without mentioning the word, the students had to describe to the group what was on the card either verbally or using their bodies. They could not speak the word written on the card. This activity, not only demonstrated the third graders’ mastery of content, but also their excitement for dramatic play. Lastly, we concluded with browsing and check-out time. Books are due on 10.15.10. Happy reading!
Third Graders this week were busy as meerkats (suricata suricatta) in and around the library. With clues placed around the library and the BCD campus, students scrambled to solve the mystery of the new library helper (a currently un-named meerkat) while simultaneously reaquainting themselves with different parts and sections of the library. After discovering the newest member of the library family, we employed the KWL strategy (what we know, what we want to learn, and what we have learned) in reading a non-fiction text about suricata suricatta, and discussing the difference between fiction and non-fiction texts. Our class concluded with a book browse and check-0ut, with books due back in about 2 weeks.