Lower School
The library curriculum seeks to support and extend the language arts, social studies and science skills that are being taught in the classroom. Responses to literature may include math, science and/or writing activities. A wide variety of literary genres and cultures are represented in the books used for story time. The library program encourages independent reading through book talks, individual help with book selection and promotion of the idea that reading is fun as well as valuable.
The library curriculum encourages students to:
- Select appropriate materials for independent reading
- Identify the title, author and illustrator of a book
- Relate the events of a story to his/her life experiences
- Recap the sequence of events
- Make predictions as to outcome or behavior of characters
- Demonstratre comprehension of text though discussion
- Use Venn diagrams, charts and graphs to organize ideas
- Listen attentively
- Learn library vocabulary
- Understand the specific arrangements of materials in the library
- Use nonfiction and reference books to find information
Middle School
The library curriculum for grades four through six is designed by the library media teacher in collaboration with the classroom teachers to ensure that students have the research skills necessary to succeed in school and to become lifelong learners. After a research project is designed, the library provides the resources needed to complete the project successfully. At the same time, the library program encourages students to become life-long readers as well. Students are encouraged to read challenging literature in a wide array of genres and to react to it in a variety of ways. Lunchtime library games and activities to reward reading are also offered through the library. Interested students in fifth and sixth grade may choose to participate in Book Club.
