Laake Library Toolbox

High School Book Trailer Competition  Planning Meet with teachers during planning time to introduce the contest Plan for them to bring their classes to the library/set schedule Plan specific days/times students can visit the library during lunch or after school to learn how to do the project or use the library’s computers Ask local fast food restaurants or PTO for donations for prizes Send out a google form to teachers to see if anyone would want to be on the judging committee. Set a due date for the competition   Promotions:  Book Trailer Flyer (above)  Preparations  Create lesson on how to make a book trailer using Animoto Collect prizes Form a judging committee Set schedule Ask the school news to broadcast information on the contest to help spread the word Post fliers around the school Procedures: Each participating class will come to the library during their English classes. If teachers do not want their classes to come to the library, stud...

  Daily Instructional Lesson Plan Grade: 3rd grade Lesson Graphic Novels Date: Teacher: Ashley Laake Materials: Selection of graphic novels, pencils, graphic organizer Lesson Objective: Students will be able to identify the key elements of a graphic novel and understand the difference between graphic novels and traditional novels. AASL Standard Framework for Learners III A 2 Developing new understandings through engagement in a learning group. Activity: Hook: Begin by asking students if they have ever read a graphic novel before, and if they know what the term means.   Provide a brief definition of the term graphic novels highlighting key elements such as illustrations and text Activity: Read a short excerpt from the graphic novel:  Invite students to notice the different elements they see in this novel such as illustrations, captions, and speech bubbles.   Compare the graphic novel to a traditional novel using chart paper.   In groups, students w...

Daily Instructional Lesson Plan Grade:  1st/2nd grade  Lesson Topic: Saving Our Planet  Date:  Teacher: Ashley Laake  Materials: We are Water Protectors book, chart paper, markers   Lesson Objective: AASL Standard Framework for Learners III D 1 Actively contributing to group discussions.  Activity: Hook: (1 minute) How many gallons does the average person use to take a shower? (17 gallons) This is based on an 8 minute shower.   Librarian will do a read aloud: Today, we are going to read a book called We are Water Protectors by Michaela Goade. As we read, think about how you would describe the girl in the book. (10 min.) Librarian will read aloud.   Discussion/Active Engagement: Turn and talk: (2 min.) How would you describe the girl in the book?   The librarian will tie it back to the hook. How do you think we could save water if the average person uses 17 gallons of water during a shower. (student share) ...