EP Library Lessons: Library Lessons Home

MONDAYS:  

   Mrs. Bennett

   Mrs. Sweeney

   Miss Ng

   Mrs. Soscia

   Mrs. Ferranti

   Mrs. Kiley

   Mrs. Almonte

TUESDAYS:  

   Kpm, Mrs. Bowen

   Mrs. Colapietro

   Mrs. DiChiaro

WEDNESDAYS: 

   Mrs. Vivieros

   Miss Jackson

   Ms. Rossi

   Mrs. Tellier

   Ms. Scanlon

First Quarter:  Library Orientation

Grades K-1:  All about Libraries & Librarians

Grade 2:  All about Books

Grade 3:  Finding your Way Independently in the Library

Grades 4-6:  Using the Online Catalog:  From Catalog to Shelf

Grades 5-6:  Use of Resources:  Access & Responsiblities

Information Literacy Skills

   Commendable  √+  

• Excellent work on library skills papers
• Applies skills to use of library resources
• Always returns books on time

   Satisfactory  √  

• Good quality work on library skills papers
• Usually applies skills to use of library resources
• Usually returns books on time

   Unsatisfactory  √-  

• Poor work on library skills papers
• Rarely applies skills to use of library resources
• Frequently returns books late and/or has lost or damaged books

Effort

   Commendable  √+  

• Always demonstrates respectful behavior
• Always gives best effort to learn library skills
• Always gives best effort to use library skills

   Satisfactory  √  

• Usually demonstrates respectful behavior
• Usually gives best effort to learn library skills
• Usually gives best effort to use library skills

   Unsatisfactory   √-

• Often behaves disrectfully
• Gives little or no effort to learn library skills
• Gives little or no effort to use library skills

How do I find new information? 

• Ask questions
• Use prior knowledge
• Read, View, and Listen

How do I become a Critical Thinker? 

• Engage in learning activities
• Evaluate ideas and information
• Be independent and confident

How do I gain knowledge? 

• Interact with others
• Use many resources
• Ask for help 

How do I understand and use knowledge? 

• Organize ideas
• Use strategies
• Try and Try again

How do I make smart decisions? 

• Be a Critical Thinker
• Reflect and assess
• Be flexible

How do I make new ideas? 

• Work with others
• Write and create
• Be productive 

How do I share my knowledge? 

• Communicate by writing and speaking
• Contribute to discussions
• Be confident

How do I participate appropriately? 

• Follow the Acceptable Use Policy
• Respect Others Ideas
• Self-assess

How do I contribute to my community? 

• Connect what you know to new experiences
• Particpate
• Be responsible

How do I motivate myself to learn? 

• Identify your interests
• Find interesting opportunities
• Be curious

How do I appreciate learning? 

• Read for pleasure
• Actively participate
• Connect learning to personal experiences

How do I progress in learning? 

• Go above and beyond expectations
• Be open to new experiences
• Give your best effort