LIBRARY MEDIA SKILLS OBJECTIVES

Lesson I - Grades 3-5

The student will:

-complete the "Know Your Snake" worksheet while working with others in pairs of small groups using the library media center's resources (print and nonprint). -Discuss findings within a large group (facilitated by the library media specialist).

-discuss the differences between fact and fiction using specific examples found in science or literature.

Lesson II - Grades K-3

The student will:

-listen to a booktalk about Janell Cannon's book 'Verdi.'

-choose from a selection of books on display about snakes and select a specific snake.

-create a snake by using a variety of materials (paper,scissors, crayons, string, glue, sparkles, cotton, markers, etc.).

-staple designs onto the bulletin board, with a labeled scientific name for the snake (teacher must assist). Make sure each snake is placed in the correct location on the bulletin board according to similarities in color, name, size, sensory abilities, etc.

CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES

The student will:

-learn about reptiles, as explained in a science unit.

-improve listening and communication skills.

-become familiar with myths, folklore, and tall tales (about reptiles) in a language art unit.

MOTIVATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

The student will:

-become interested in the research process.

-understand the importance of information skills.

-experience increased confidence in research ability

-understand the value of information skills.

-achieve satisfaction in research accomplishments.

INSTRUCTIONAL ROLES

-Each unit is introduced by the library media specialist, who asks questions about snakes before introducing a book. The teacher assists students with the snake worksheet and project.

ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETION

-The introductory Whole-Class Lessons use small groups and pairs. The library media specialist provides a booktalk for the first portion of the class and is responsible for explaining the activities and assisting students.

Lesson I-Grades 3-5

 -After the booktalk, led by the library media specialist, students receive directions for the handout, "Know Your Snake." Students then divide into small groups or pairs to complete the worksheet. Students must write 'True' or 'False' for each question BEFORE they look for the answer.

-Next, students locate the answers by using the books on display, electronic resources, magazines, reference materials, etc (the library media specialist may collect these materials in advance). Students write where they found the answers: Resource type, title, page number, etc.

-Students gather in a large group and share some of their findings with the rest of the class. They discuss any differences in their findings and why this may have occurred.

Lesson II- Grades K-3

-The students listen to a booktalk and discuss 'Verdi' (as a large group with the library media specialist as a facilitator.)

-Students choose a book from the materials on display and select a snake to design. With the assistance of the teacher, library aide, and library media specialist, students create their specific snake by using special materials.

-The students find one interesting fact about their snake and write this fact, as well as the scientific name, on the snake. Students staple their snakes beneath the correct information category on the bulletin board: Size, Color, Name, Fact, etc. (Note: These categories should be created in advance and already stapled on the bulletin board.

FOLLOW-UP

Grades K-3

-Invite your local zoo keeper into the school for a visit (possible with a live snake) or visit the local zoo.

Grades 3-5

-After students glance through five nonfiction books and five fiction books, they may brainstorm two lists about snakes (one fact and the other fiction -Small Groups).

-Students may compare their lists as a class by using the overhead projector (Large Group).

-Students may create a "Snake Web" page by using the information found in the books (Small Groups).