Wednesday Weekly Lesson Plans: Kindergarten Library Lessons

This lesson plan came from a fun web site called Kindergarten Library Lessons at
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This book is one that will make you and the kids giggle and smile, knowing that maybe we have felt the same way a time or two.

But Excuse Me That is MY Book            
Lauren Child   

 Standards
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen any kind of information to understand new things.
1.2.2 Select resources and information independently and with confidence. 
1.4.4 Seek appropriate help when it is needed.
2.2.1 Demonstrate flexibility in the using resources and finding new resources when needed to solve the problem or question. 
2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world.
4.1.1 Read, view, and listen for pleasure and personal growth. 
4.1.2 Read many different works to make connections with self, the world, and previous reading. 
4.1.3 Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in many different formats and genres. 
4.1.4 Seek information for personal learning in a many different of formats and genres. 
4.1.5 Connect ideas to own interests and previous understanding and experience. 
4.2.4 Show an appreciation for literature by choosing to read for pleasure and expressing an interest in many genres.

Objectives Met
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. 
1.2.2 Demonstrate confidence and self- direction by making independent choices in the selection of resources and information.
1.4.4 Seek appropriate help when it is needed.
2.2.1 Demonstrate flexibility in the use of resources by adapting information strategies to each specific resource and by seeking additional resources when clear conclusions cannot be drawn. 
2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world.
4.1.1 Read, view, and listen for pleasure and personal growth. 
4.1.2 Read widely and fluently to make connections with self, the world, and previous reading. 
4.1.3 Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various formats and genres.
4.1.4 Seek information for personal learning in a variety of formats and genres. 
4.1.5 Connect ideas to own interests and previous knowledge and experience.
4.2.4 Show an appreciation for literature by electing to read for pleasure and expressing an interest in various literary genres. 

HOT Questions
Why does Lola get upset at the library?
How does Charlie try to help?
What would YOU do to help Lola?
What things does Lola want in a book?
What things do you like in a book?
Is it hard to find all the things you like in ONE book?
What will you do if the book you are looking for is not in the library?

      "How I Became a Pirate" by Melinda Long and David Shannon

Standards Met: 
AASL 1.1.2 Use what we know to help us learn something new
AASL 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen any kind of information to understand new things.
AASL 2.2.4 Show new learning through craft or activity.
AASL 4.1.1 Read, view, and listen for pleasure and personal growth.
AASL 4.1.2 Read widely and fluently to make connections with self, the world, and previous reading.
AASL 4.1.8 Use creative and artistic formats to express personal learning.
AASL 1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning.

Materials:
Color sheets
How I Became a Pirate book

Objectives:
AASL 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
AASL 1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.
AASL 2.2.4 Demonstrate personal productivity by completing products to express learning.
AASL 4.1.1 Read, view, and listen for pleasure and personal growth.
AASL 4.1.2 Read widely and fluently to make connections with self, the world, and previous reading.
AASL 4.1.8 Use creative and artistic formats to express personal learning.

Helpful Websites:

http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/themes/pirates/
http://dulemba.com/Blogstuff/ColoringPageTuesdays/PiratePoetry-big.jpg


High Order Questions:
What makes Jeremy Jacob want to stay with the pirates?
What makes him want to go home?
Why do the pirates tell Jeremy Jacob to fly to Jolly Roger?