Perseverance. Optimism. Focus. Determination. Just a few words that describe Russell Wilson and our Seattle SEAHAWKS this past weekend. Originally I had planned to work with kids on Super Digital Citizenship, but I quickly realized I needed to continue the momentum of this win. I chose to use this relevant (and MIRACULOUS) comeback as a connection to researching sport related successes, events and athletes. Tailoring each lesson to fit the needs and skills of my Fourth and Third Graders...this proved to be one of my favorite weeks so far in the Library. Read below for a short recap of this week's lesson:
Third Graders:
As I pulled together the research material for this lesson, I realized that Third Graders had yet to work with the Guinness World Book of Records. I chose to model Non-Fiction text features (Table of Contents, Glossary, Index) and students decided which portion of the book would lead them to the right information. As a whole group we determined which types of sports they could write about, the list was pretty impressive and varied with all ranges: basketball, swimming, soccer, archery, cup stacking, track and field, skateboarding, gymnastics, ice skating and even CHESS! Working in partners, students skimmed the informational text and determined which incredible feat they would report. In the upcoming weeks we will continue to work on researching, synthesizing a large amount of information and pulling what facts (data) we need.
Fourth Graders:
Knowing that our Fourth Graders have been working toward mastering online research, I chose for this group of students to search for sports related events using our Destiny Catalog system. Students worked to search for an individual who had shown incredible strength, teams that had beat incredible odds and other amazing sport triumphs. Prior to sending students off to research, we brainstormed a list of individuals who have accomplished great feats. The list was vast from Michael Jordan to Wilma Rudolph, Tony Hawks to Mia Hamm. Of course, Russell Wilson was also included. Students worked to complete the research, committing to giving evidence as to why the event was so amazing/incredible/spectacular/miraculous. Actually finding the text was a challenge for a few students, definitely a possible goal area for the upcoming weeks.
As I didn't see a few of my Third Grade and all of my First Grade classes this Monday (due to MLK Weekend), we only had time for check out. I look forward to seeing this group for Library specialist time in two weeks!
I'm so proud of ALL the Library students this week. Thank you for continuing to work hard and remember NEVER GIVE UP!
-Mrs. Bethel
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