Week #6
Lesson Plan - Finding books of interest
Common Core Standards Addressed:
CC.1.R.L.10 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity: With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.
Students will be able to:
· Explain how the books The Library Dragon and Argus are similar
· Generate topics of interest to help them select books
Materials:
Argus by
The Library Dragon by Carmen Deedy
I-PICK acronym on chart paper or white board
Book Choosing handout (1/2 sheet on card stock, hole punched)
Procedure:
1. Students should begin in the story area. Review behavior expectations for the library (voices at 0 or 1, hands to self and bodies in control, and brains focused).
2. Explain that sometimes you have difficulty choosing books at the library because there are so many great books to choose from. Tell them that today we are going to start thinking about ways to choose books at the library.
3. Review the I-PICK acronym on the board (I choose, Purpose, Interest, Comprehend, Know the Words). Students may be familiar with the acronym from class. Reinforce that when they choose books during R & R library time, their purpose is enjoyment. They should be looking for books they are interested in, but a good-fit in comprehension and knowing the words is less important.
4. Show the front cover, back cover, spine, author, and illustrator of Argus. Ask students to think about why I chose this book, but ask them to hold their answers until the end.
5. Read Argus aloud. The objective for this story is just enjoyment. Stop as needed to check comprehension and clarify vocabulary.
6. After reading, return to the question, “Why did I choose this book?” Students should see the connection between Argus and The Library Dragon; they are both about dragons.
7. Write “Favorite Topics” on the board. Think-aloud your favorite subjects (dragons, dogs, snakes, etc.) and record them.
8. Ask them to start thinking of their favorite topics to read about. Model filling out the Book Choosing card. They need to write their name and fill out one topic of interest. Spelling is not important.
9. Send students to tables to complete their cards. When they are finished, they should raise their hands. Check each card. Make a note of topic if spelling is too difficult to understand.
10. Upon completion, students can check out books. Encourage them to look for books about their topics of interest.
Assessment
Using books selected for checkout, students can correctly identify the front cover, back cover, spine, author, and illustrator.
Name: ______
Which book should I choose?
Favorite Topics / Favorite AuthorsFavorite Series / Favorite Titles
Name: ______
Which book should I choose?
Favorite Topics / Favorite AuthorsFavorite Series / Favorite Titles