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A Year in Picture Books

Linking to the Information Literacy Standards

By: Brenda S. Copeland,Patricia A. Messner

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A Year in Picture Books

Linking to the Information Literacy Standards

By: Brenda S. Copeland,Patricia A. Messner

This book of lesson plans using common picture books to teach the AASL/AECT Information Literacy Standards is targeted for grades K-3, complete with reproducible patterns and immediately usable reproducible activities providing lessons for each grade level (K-3) for each month of the school year. Each lesson will teach information literacy skill based on the AASL/AECT Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning. The skills are taught in a logical progression throughout the school year. Included is a reading resource bibliography for each month giving the Library Media Specialist or teacher additional picture books to teach specific skills with other lessons they choose to create. Each lesson has been tested by the authors and revised using primary grade classes from three elementary schools as the test subjects. Books selected for this project are nationally recognized and award winning picture books commonly found in most elementary library collections. Though the book is specifically targeted for use by Library Media Specialists, literacy coaches, reading teachers and classroom teachers in the primary grades will be interested in its content. Grades K-3.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 10

0313096414

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9780313096419

School Library Storytime

Just the Basics

By: Brenda S. Copeland,Patricia A. Messner

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School Library Storytime

Just the Basics

By: Brenda S. Copeland,Patricia A. Messner

This book is an invaluable resource for school library aides who conduct storytime activities, providing everything from instruction on how to read to children to a week-by-week read aloud curriculum for the entire school year. School Library Storytime: Just the Basics is the perfect resource for library aides, paraprofessionals, or other library staff who conduct storytime in a school library media center. It provides all of the essential information, materials, and step-by-step guidance needed to facilitate these all-important events for children in kindergarten through second grade, allowing library staff without previous training or experience to get started with confidence. The fifth title in the highly regarded Just the Basics series, this book starts with an introduction, followed by explanations of how to read aloud and tips for managing and working with children in the primary grades. The authors suggest specific picture books that tie into school year-based themes and supply materials that can be used as listed or easily modified to meet the individual library's needs. Event-specific lessons are supplied for many weeks within the school year, making this title one that educators will rely on for storytime ideas from September through May.

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341

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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ISBN 13

9798216142041

Using Picture Books for Standards-Based Instruction, Grades K–2

By: Patricia A. Messner,Brenda S. Copeland

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Using Picture Books for Standards-Based Instruction, Grades K–2

By: Patricia A. Messner,Brenda S. Copeland

This practical handbook provides ready-to-use lesson plans that connect picture books to the Common Core standards and are ready to roll out on Monday. Elementary school librarians today are working harder than ever, sometimes serving in two or more libraries. Most have very little time to develop lesson plans, particularly the task of relating them to standards. Elementary school librarians need materials aligned with Common Core standards that are ready to go. Written by working school librarians with 44 years of combined experience, this instructional book is designed for use with primary grade students and offers 37 library lessons that have been tested and refined in the authors' elementary school libraries. The lessons are constructed with follow-up materials and recommended book lists to encourage classroom teacher collaboration and continuation of the lesson. Each lesson is accompanied by reproducible patterns and worksheets and includes complete bibliographic information. Also included in each lesson are a description of the standards applied, skills and objectives addressed, recommended grade levels, lists of props and materials needed, a step-by-step lesson description, and follow-up activities.

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127

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1440841349

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9781440841347

School Library Spaces

Just the Basics

By: Patricia A. Messner,Brenda S. Copeland

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School Library Spaces

Just the Basics

By: Patricia A. Messner,Brenda S. Copeland

This easy-to-use guide will be invaluable to school librarians and district library professionals in training library aides and paraprofessionals to help set up and run a school library. In this era of school libraries being set up and operated by paraprofessionals, volunteers, and other individuals with limited or no professional library training, this book provides invaluable information and guidance. School Library Spaces: Just the Basics answers all of the "where do I begin?" questions in clear and simple language, covering library setup fundamentals such as organizing the space, placement and labeling, and the use of different types of shelving. Numerous diagrams, check lists, and resource lists that are invaluable for the novice professional are provided, as are management recommendations for those training and helping aides.

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112

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1598848062

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9781598848069

Using Picture Books to Teach Language Arts Standards in Grades 3-5

By: Brenda S. Copeland,Patricia A. Messner

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Using Picture Books to Teach Language Arts Standards in Grades 3-5

By: Brenda S. Copeland,Patricia A. Messner

This manual of ideas zeroes in on current picture book titles. It features reproducible worksheets, writing activities, related reading-based activities, and technology for grades three through five. The ideas have been tested in the authors' libraries and are linked to national curricular standards. Designed for school librarians, the book is also a valuable resource for the classroom teacher and the reading specialist. Librarians will find the ideas and plans valuable as they collaborate with teachers to teach content area standards. This manual of ideas zeroes in on current picture book titles. It features reproducible worksheets, writing activities, related reading based activities, and technology for grades three through five. The ideas have been tested in the authors' libraries and are linked to national curricular standards. Though school librarians are targeted as the main audience for this book, it also is a valuable resource for the classroom teacher and reading specialist. Librarians will find the ideas and plans valuable as they collaborate with teachers to teach content area standards. The most similar resource to this book of lesson plans is the authors' first book, Linking Picture Books to Standards. This new book has the same format, but focuses on upper- level picture books and activities. It provides the librarian, classroom teacher, or reading specialist with worksheets that are ready to copy and patterns that are easy to follow. There are few resources of a similar genre on the market today—this book should help bridge the gap and provide much needed materials. Grades 3-5.

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0897899814

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9780897899819

School Library Management

Just the Basics

By: Patricia A. Messner,Brenda S. Copeland

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School Library Management

Just the Basics

By: Patricia A. Messner,Brenda S. Copeland

Written in clear, simple language, this book provides information that will help an aide or paraprofessional manage a school library. Setting up and managing a library media center is a complex task best handled by a certified and experienced librarian, but the fact of the matter is that many school districts have had to cut librarian positions and are attempting to fill the gaps with aides. School Library Management: Just the Basics describes the step-by-step process of setting up the management processes in a school library and outlines easy management concepts that will guide aides through challenges like setting up activity centers and establishing rules for behavior. With over three decades of experience in librarianship between them, the authors cover topics such as student incentives and rewards; scheduling and supervising computer usage; circulation procedures; training materials for volunteers; passes, book marks, and other patterns; and privacy issues. This book can also serve as an effective training guide for district librarians responsible for training aides who are running multiple centers.

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1598848356

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Linking Picture Books to Standards

By: Brenda S. Copeland,Patricia A. Messner

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Linking Picture Books to Standards

By: Brenda S. Copeland,Patricia A. Messner

This practical handbook provides more than 30 ready-to-use lesson plans that connect picture books to the national language arts standards set forth by NCTE and IRA. Designed for the primary grades, all lessons have been classroom tested and come with dozens of reproducible patterns and worksheets. Each lesson plan includes bibliographic information, a description of the standards applied in the lesson, skills and objectives, grade level, lists of props and materials, costume ideas, a step-by-step lesson description, comprehension questions, and follow-up activities. A wonderful tool for anyone who works with young students, this guide will generate hours of creative exploration, learning, and delight. Grades K-3

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0313053278

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9780313053276

Linking Picture Books to Standards

By: Brenda S. Copeland,Patricia A. Messner

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By: Brenda S. Copeland,Patricia A. Messner

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Book's by Patricia A. Messner

A Year in Picture Books

A Year in Picture Books

School Library Storytime

School Library Storytime

Using Picture Books for Standards-Based Instruction, Grades K–2

Using Picture Books for Standards-Based Instruction, Grades K–2

School Library Spaces

School Library Spaces

Using Picture Books to Teach Language Arts Standards in Grades 3-5

Using Picture Books to Teach Language Arts Standards in Grades 3-5

School Library Management

School Library Management

Linking Picture Books to Standards

Linking Picture Books to Standards

Linking Picture Books to Standards

Linking Picture Books to Standards

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