The various genres and subgenres are presented to the students using a video and presentation, and use of examples of several fiction, non-fiction, and poetry books. Then, using a mixed-genre set of books, and the notes they took during the presentation, students will identify the genres represented in each set.After students finish reading a book independently, they will use what they learned from the presentation to identify the book's genre in their book reviews for their ELA teacher.

The various genres and subgenres are presented to the students using a video and presentation, and use of examples of several fiction, non-fiction, and poetry books. Then, using a mixed-genre set of books, and the notes they took during the presentation, students will identify the genres represented in each set.After students finish reading a book independently, they will use what they learned from the presentation to identify the book's genre in their book reviews for their ELA teacher.

Students will use common household items to build landforms and simulate weathering and erosion.

Learn From Your Mistakes is a lesson in which students will recognize and discuss the benefits of learning and growing from mistakes and not repeating them.

This is a sample lesson that can be applied to any book to help students learn new vocabulary words.

With guidance and support students will explore using various research tools to help them access information about a specific topic. In this lesson we are learning about bears but you could choose another animal or topic as well.

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Students will predict and observe a variety of items and determine whether or not they will float or sink.

Students will be motivated to reflect on family traditions and customs of celebrations. As they share these 'unique' practices discussion will bring to light the differences and similarities of families. Students are introduced to other celebrations from around the world as well as right here at home.

Students will "take a trip" just like Toot, in the story Toot and Puddle.

Students will understand effective communication in interpersonal relationships and identify types of communication styles.

A look at the history of libraries and the difference it makes in the world.

Children will discuss why we have libraries and how we should act in a library.

Through an orientation for students, they will understand the basics of the library layout and how to utilize search computers efficiently to find books and information.

The students will be able to recognize changes in bears and insects, comparing how these animals are different from and similar to themselves.

Students will use body movements and facial expressions to act out the life cycle of a butterfly.