1. Essential Questions
October 7th-11th

2. ALA Standards
Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
Skill: Participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of learners.
3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth
4.1.3 Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various formats and genres.

3. Write at least one to two paragraph summary answering at least 3 out of the 6 questions on your table. Your questions are as follows:
Are the illustrations accurate----do they correspond to the content of the story?
Do the illustrations complement the setting, plot, and mood of the story?
Is characterization enhanced through the illustrations?
Does the plot appeal to children?
Is the theme worthwhile?
Is the author’s style and language appropriate for children’s interests and age levels?
Please use complete sentences and correct spelling/grammar. You will be assessed according to the rubrics on your table.

4. Essential Question 10/7 5th and 6th
What elements do you consider necessary when critiquing a picture book?

5. 10/7 Essential Question 2nd Grade
What is a character? Give an example of your favorite character.

6. 10/7 Essential Question Kindergarten and First grade
What is a character?

7. 10/7 Essential Question 3rd and 4th Grade
What information is on a spine label? Please write an example spine label.

8. Essential Questions 5-8th
Nonfiction vs Fiction Quiz

9. 2nd Essential Question What are character traits?
(Chart comparing inside and outside characteristics)

10. K and 1st Essential Question
What are the Big 3 skills?

11. 3rd and 4th Essential Question
What are the Big Six Skills?

13. Other Websites
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3-5th grade lesson
R is for Research Story 2nd-K
-second grade