Kindergarten Library Skills and Literature - Roseburg Public Schools

Title is the name of the book just like we have names. Each book has a title sowe know which book we are reading. Use the word Title instead of Name as youintroduce the stories that are read. All these books are about monsters but theyhave different titles so we can tell them apart. Have students use the word.During checkout read the title of each student’s book using the word.Story: Read two stories from above collectionLesson 7: Review “Title”Preparation: Have the Ferdinand doll (a visitor to story corner) and The Story ofFerdinand (E Lea).Review: Title, use the word in lesson and during check out.Story: Read Ferdinand using title wherever appropriate. Tells students we will bereading many old stories this year that their parent, grandparents and greatgrandparentsenjoyed as children.Lesson 8: Introduction to AuthorPreparation : Set up library for “Little Theater”. Meet students at the door andexplain how they will be seated at chairs for the film. Have several Dr. Seussbooks to show to the students. Have picture of Dr. Seuss.Review: Title, use as you show books.Author is the person who writes the story. Say the word “author”. Have studentssay the word “Ah” like a doctor does. Then say the word. Let students know it isnot like the name “Arthur.” Talk about the author Dr. Seuss and show his pictureso they know he was a real person. Many students have his stories. Show titlesand have students raise their hands if they have that book. Tell the author ofbooks as students check out.Story: Use a Dr. Seuss or other author video. Or read a Dr. Seuss story.Lesson 9: Review AuthorPreparation: Have Clifford doll and Clifford books. Have a picture of NormanBridwell and many titles from that series to show.