Book Nook
What's happening in the library September 18-22, 2017
Library News
- 59% of classes will be visiting the library this week. I know schedules are crazy but library needs to be a priority. There is a lot of information classes are missing out on because they are not visiting. Lessons will start to be more closely connected to curriculum next week.
- This week in K-2 students will be learning about book care.
- Students in 3-5 students will be hearing about the Bluebonnet Reading program and The Bluebonnet after school club.
- Don't forget to sign up for NEXT week's library lesson by clicking "Library Sign Up" below.
- As you sign up for classes, please take into account transition time. If your lunch ends at 12:00, you would want to sign up for a library time at 12:30 instead of 12. If you know you have to get to recess at 12, please don't sign up for library from 11:00-11:30. I try to take up the full 30 minutes which would put you late for recess!
New Books
Jasmine Toguchi: Mochi Queen
Margaret and the Moon
The Quest for Z
Graphic Novels
Some of the key points mentioned in the article are:
-"The images scaffold word/sentence comprehension and a deeper interpretation of the words and story."
-“For weak language learners and readers, graphic novels’ concise text paired with detailed images helps [them] decode and comprehend the text,”
-“Reading is less daunting, with less text to decode. While vocabulary is often advanced, the concise verbiage highlights effective language usage,”
PLEASE reconsider allowing students to apply your reading learning to their graphic novels from the library. I think you'll find many students more motivated to participate and would be surprised at how easily they can transfer the learning from your mini lesson to their graphic novel!
Let's Celebrate!
This week's holidays are...
- September 18- Rice Krispie Treat Day
- September 19- Talk Like a Pirate Day
- September 20- Punch (the fruit kind, not the action!) Day
- September 21- Mini-Golf Day
- September 22- Hobbit Day
Next week's holidays are...
- September 25- Comic Book (graphic novel) Day
- September 26- Love Note Day
- September 27- Crush a Can Day
- September 28- Good Neighbor Day
- September 29- Broadway Musicals Day
Library Programs
Reading Olympics-September
Mrs. Wiggins Wants to Know
In September, I want to know what character from a book would students want as their BFF and why?
The link to answer is HERE.
All things Library!
- request books/technology
- have items posted on the school's Facebook
- request a new backpack tag for a student
- sign up for library lessons
Email: wigginsl@cfbisd.edu
Website: www.thompsonlib.weebly.com
Phone: 972-968-3406
Twitter: @mrswiggins83