Elizabeth Sower's Online Portfolio
Elementary Lesson Plans
Grade 2: Mapping the Library Unit
The goal of this unit was to support grade two mapping curriculum by introducing second grade students to the different sections and resources in the library. Over the course of three sessions, the students toured the library and created their own library maps.
The goal of this unit was to support grade two mapping curriculum by introducing second grade students to the different sections and resources in the library. Over the course of three sessions, the students toured the library and created their own library maps.
| Mapping the Library Day 1: The Sections of the Library |
| Mapping the Library Day 1: Exit Ticket |
| Mapping the Library Day 2: Creating our Library Maps |
| Mapping the Library Day 3: Completing Our Maps and Reflecting on the Experience |
Grade 4: Story Elements and The Boy Who Lived With the Bears
Using a traditional Native American folktale as the vehicle, the goal of this lesson was to teach students the story elements of plot, setting, and character.
| Story Elements and The Boy Who Lived With the Bears |
Grade 5: Mysteries and Detectives Booktalk and Catalog Search Lesson
Students experienced literature through several book talks and learned how to utilize the Explore! Feature and visual search on their library’s Destiny Catalog.
| Mysteries and Detectives Booktalk and Catalog Search Lesson |
| Mysteries and Detectives Booktalk Handout |
Elementary Projects
Completed in support of the Simmons Graduate School of Information Science Practicum requirements, the projects below focus on Technology, Diversity, and Reader's Advisory.
Technology
This video, intended for a first and second grade audience, features third grade students modeling appropriate behavior for browsing and borrowing in the school library.
Diversity
In support of Hispanic Heritage Month, this project informed students of the event and promoted the library’s resources. The project consisted of several parts: two information and book displays in the library and front hallway of the school, a Resource List of supporting titles in the library’s Destiny catalogue, and a blog entry advertising the library’s holdings and providing useful links to helpful websites.
Reader's Advisory
The following blog entry and display were created in an effort to highlight the library's collection of Intermediate titles, which help students to transition from Early Readers to more advanced Fiction books.
