Welcome to the Library!

• How can we be responsible and respectful users of our school library?

Book Care

• Why do we need to take care of books?

• How can we keep our books safe?

• What shoujld we do if a book gets damaged?

• Where do library books go when we are finished with them?

Concepts of Print: Parts of a Book

• What are the parts of a book and why are they important?

• How do the cover, title, and author help us understand what a book is about?

• What can we learn from looking a the pictures and words in a book?

• How do the front cover, spine, and back cover help keep the book together?

Read-Aloud & Storytime

• Why do we read stories?

Exploring Different Book Types & Authors

• What kinds of books can we find in the library?

• How do we know if a book is real (nonfiction) or make-believe (fiction)?

• What does an authero do?  What does an illustrator do?

Children's Book Awards

• What is a book award?

• Why do some books win special awards?

• Whar akes a book special or important?

• How do pictures help to tell a story?

• Can we choose our own favorite book award winners?

Who Am I As a Reader?

• What kinds of books do I like to read?

• How do I choose a book that's right for me?

• What makes a story fun or interesting to me?

• How do my feelings and experiences help me understand a book?

Nonfiction Text Features

• How do text features help readers understand and navigate informational text?

• What makes a book a nonfiction book?

• How can nonfiction books help us learn about the world around us?

• What are the important parts of a nonfiction book?

Digital Citizenship

• What is technology, and how do we use it?

• How can we be safe and respectful when using digital tools?

• Why is it important to ask an adult for help when using technology?

• How can we be responsible when we use digital devices, like tablets or computers?

Welcome to the Library!

• How can we be responsible and respectful users of our school library?

• What are different ways the school librarian can help us?

• Why is the library an important part of our school?

• How can we respectfully use the librarian's help?

• How is our school library organized?

Who Am I As a Reader?

• What kinds of books do I like to read?

• How do a choose a book that is right for me?

• What makes a story fun or interesting to me?

• How do my feelings and experiences help be understand a book?

Maine Children's Book Award Programs

• About Writing and Literature

  • What makes a story memorable or meaningful?

  • How do characters, setting, and problem influence a story's message?

  • How do authors use words and pictures together to tell a story?

  • What lessons or themes can we learn from picture books?

• About Opinion and Voting

  • How do readers make decisions about which books they like best?

  • What is it important to support your opinions with examples from the story?

  • What does it mean to be a thoughtful, fair voter?

  • How can we respectfully agree or disagree about books we read?

Library Catalog and Call Numbers

• What is a library catalog, and why is it important?

• How can we use a library catalog to find books, authors, and topics?

• What are call numbers, and how do they help us locate books in the library?

• How can we search for specific books using different criteria like title, author, or subject?

• How do we know is a book is available or checked out in the library catalog?

Research Skills

• How do I choose a topic and ask good research questions?

• How can I find trustworthy information?

• What does it mean to put information in my own words?

• Why do i need to give credit to my sources?

Evaluating Sources

• How do I know if a source is trustworthy?

• What clues help me decide if information is true and reliable?

• Why is it important to evaluate where I get my information?

Citing Sources

• Why is it important to cite sources in research?

• How do I cite different types of sources (books, websites, videos)?

• What are the consequences of not citing sources?

Note Taking

• Why do people take notes?

• What strategies can i use to take better notes ehn I read or listen?

• How can I decide which information is important when taking notes?

• How can notes help me study, learn, and prepare for projects or tests?

• What note-taking style works best for me and why?

Digital Citizenship

• How can we stay safe and respectful when using technology?

• Why is it essential to protect personal information online?

• How do we know if a website or source is trustworthy?

• What does it mean to be a responsible digital citizen?