Libraries
Name 4 things you find in a library?
Books, magazines, computers, maps, videos, readalongs, a librarian, and more!
How should I mark my place in my library book?
A bookmark
What lets teachers share assignments, and kids collaborate online?
Google Classroom
Nonfiction books have some features that help
us find facts within, front and back. What are they?
Table of Contents, Glossary, and Index
How long are you allowed to keep your books when you check them out?
Two weeks.
Extra: What do we call it when you want to keep them longer?
Why do we have libraries?
Communities created libraries to gather and share books and save important documents for all to use.
What should I do before reading my library book?
Wash and dry your hands.
What do we use to help keep our shelves neat?
A shelf marker/ save-your-spot stick
What helps you find library items quickly (both at school, in the Library and at home.
Our Destiny OPAC!
Extra: What does OPAC stand for?
What do we call a book, or set of books (or web resource), full of information about MANY different topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order ?
An encyclopedia
What voice level should we use when entering the library?
Level 1
Where should you put your library books when taking them home?
In your backpack.
Name one database GES subscribes to,
that you can use for research?
World Book, Explora, NoveList, BrainPop, Britannica, Pebble Go, and more
Name the 5 ways we can search for books in Destiny?
Keyword, title, author, subject our series
Which Reference book or website helps writers find interesting words?
A Thesaurus
Where do books go if you need to check them in?
In the book drop!
Name 5 places library books get lost.
In your backpack, under your bed, in the car, in the car's trunk, in a toy box, under the couch cushions, on your book shelves.
Name 2 book awards given to children's books.
The Caldecott, the Newbery, the Geisel,the Sibert and more!
How are nonfiction books are organized in the library?
The Dewey Decimal System.
Where can we watch videos that explain math, social studies, language arts, technology and science concepts on-line?
BrainPop and BrainPopJr.
Where should you sit during library time?
Next to classmates that are a good choice for you.
What should I keep my book away from?
Pets, small children, and water.
How are Fiction (both Picture and chapter books) organized on the library shelves?
In ABC order, by the author’s last name
What authors visited GES this year?
Dusti Bowling and Jennifer Sattler
How many books can GES students borrow over the summer?
Up to 10
Summer Borrowing 2019 - June 19, 20 and 21!