Sunday, October 28, 2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Right-Fit Books And More
In all library classes this week we have continued to use tools to help us find "right-fit" books.
![Sophie's Squash by [Miller, Pat Zietlow]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61UYsZywPdL.jpg)
The Trillium were introduced to the three parts of a book; the front cover, the spine, and the back cover. We will be learning about the important information that are included on these parts. We read one of my favorite books this week to go along with our garden theme of gourds.
The Huckleberry classes are reviewing the parts of the book and were introduced to the title page. They learned that every book has a birthday just like they do. We are busy locating copyright dates of the different books we check out. We read a story about a community coming together to make a house a home for a Gigi, a grandmother in the community. It's a heartwarming story of the power of togetherness.
The Clarkia classes are identifying the similarities and differences of a nonfiction and fiction story. We are learning how to use our electronic card catalog, Alexandria to find our right-fit books. We read a delightful and funny story from the author's viewpoint, Mac Barnett, of how his story became a book. He told us that it took 21 drafts to get this book to the publisher and how editing was a long process. We had a good discussion on their own narrative writing process and how much work it is. We discussed how rewarding it can be in the end when you've given a gift of a story to the world.
The Trillium were introduced to the three parts of a book; the front cover, the spine, and the back cover. We will be learning about the important information that are included on these parts. We read one of my favorite books this week to go along with our garden theme of gourds. The Huckleberry classes are reviewing the parts of the book and were introduced to the title page. They learned that every book has a birthday just like they do. We are busy locating copyright dates of the different books we check out. We read a story about a community coming together to make a house a home for a Gigi, a grandmother in the community. It's a heartwarming story of the power of togetherness.
The Clarkia classes are identifying the similarities and differences of a nonfiction and fiction story. We are learning how to use our electronic card catalog, Alexandria to find our right-fit books. We read a delightful and funny story from the author's viewpoint, Mac Barnett, of how his story became a book. He told us that it took 21 drafts to get this book to the publisher and how editing was a long process. We had a good discussion on their own narrative writing process and how much work it is. We discussed how rewarding it can be in the end when you've given a gift of a story to the world.
Friday, October 5, 2018
What Is OBOB?
Oregon Battle of the Books is a fun and competitive way to engage young readers into different types of literature. MRA has participated in OBOB for the past six years. The competition is open to students in grades third through eighth with the 3rd-5th grade being one division and 6th-8th the other division.
Students are divided into teams of 4 or 5 and then expected to read at least eight of the sixteen books from the selected list. At this time we are encouraging all students who may be interested, to be reading as many of the books from their grade list as possible. In November, we begin meeting and discussing the books. These meetings will happen during lunch. In January, our school battles begin. Students compete in a tournament somewhat like Jeopardy, in which students earn points by answering questions about the books.
In our library classes we have been doing books talks on these books and discussing. The enthusiasm is high. Please continue to encourage your child to check out these books.
3rd-5th Grade Book List:
* 3rd-5th will not be reading George by Alex Gino
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