Working in the Library Media Center

Here's an update about what we've been up to in the Library Media Center this month:

6th graders learned about the elements of a story using the mentor text "Little Red Riding Hood". We perfected our note-taking skills as we looked at what it takes to make a successful story. Students also are working on using PANDA to search for books more independently.

7th graders are learning more about how to select good books according to their interests. We talked about searching on the computer. Students have improved in using the Library catalog to search for books independently.

8th graders completed their research on the 13 original colonies. We're getting ready to have a mock town hall meeting in the Library Media Center (aka Independence Hall) in mid November. Students have also worked on a multi-genre research project using The Call of the Wild as a mentor text. Their creativity was superb!

Here are some pictures of the 8th graders doing research:

November means falling leaves, and NEW BOOKS!

"Your'e My Hero" Winner!

Congratulations to 8th grader Jay V.! Jay was chosen from 51 entries to receive this prize. Check back soon for more contest information.

You're My Hero! Contest

We have a new contest! Match the protagonists/heroes with their book titles. One lucky participant will win a copy of Rick Riordan's new book The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero.You can get a copy of the contest entry form from your Comm. Arts teacher or from Mrs. R.

All entries are due OCTOBER 12. The winner will be announced on Oct. 13.

New Books!

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Weeding and New Section

Yesterday we weeded (got rid of) old books from the Arts section. There were some interesting books in there from when our school was a Junior High. Take a look:

 

Don't you feel the need to make a mobile or maybe some decoupage? Who even knows what those things are these days? 

Also, we have added a new section- the Everybody section! This morning I put together the new shelf, and by this afternoon, all of the books were on it. Hopefully we will be able to see our picture books better this way.

Constitution Week Sept. 12-17, 2010

Constitution Week is Sept. 12-17! This is a week designated for the remembrance of the signing of the Constitution and in recognition of the Americans who strive to uphold the duties and responsibilities of citizenship.

Check out these cool resources:

The Charters of Freedom 
Fun Activities and Games
Centuries of Citizenship: A Constitutional Timeline

Great Books at the Library: