Entering the Room
What is the proper way to enter the room?
Quietly walking in, finding my assigned seat, name in the basket.
How should I mark my place in my library book?
With a bookmark.
What is the maximum number of books that am I allowed to have checked out at one time?
2
What should I do if I have a question?
Raise hand and be recognized before speaking.
How long are you allowed to keep your library books?
Two weeks.
Books can always be renewed if no one is waiting.
What should I bring to the library with me?
The books I am returning or renewing and my computer.
What should I always do before reading my library book?
Make sure hands are clean.
What do you use to keep the shelves neat?
A browsing stick/shelf marker
Do not use them for anything else than what they are intended for or you will lose your opportunity to check out books if you do.
What voice level should you use when you are doing work with a partner.
Whispers or quiet talking.
What should you do if you are not finished reading your book?
Renew the book.
What should my voice level be when I am entering the library?
Zero = quiet
Where should I keep my books when I take them home?
In my backpack or in a safe spot.
Where should you put books if you find them in the wrong place?
Put them on Mrs. McClure's desk or lay them on top of the books on the shelf.
Use this voice level when you are speaking to the entire class.
Inside voice
What should you do once you have checked out your book?
Sit quietly and read or finish your work on the computer.
What do I do with my computer after I find my assigned seat?
Keep the computer closed until Mrs. McClure gives the direction to open it.
Why shouldn't I let other people borrow my books?
Because if the other person loses or damages the book it is my responsibility.
How should you stand when you are waiting for Mrs. McClure to check out your books?
Quietly (no talking or quiet whisper) and patiently, in a straight line.
Use this voice level when we have an emergency drill.
Level zero = quiet.
What will happen if you lose or damage a book?
You will have to pay for it.
Should you sit in your assigned seat?
Yes, each student has an assigned seat.
What should I keep my book away from?
Food, drinks, pets, small children, glue, paint, markers, crayons, pens, pencils and scissors.
IF A BOOK IS DAMAGED DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR IT YOURSELF...BRING IT TO Mrs. McClure
What should you do while the rest of the class is checking out books?
READ QUIETLY or if it's tech time use computers quietly.
What should the voice level be during independent reading time?
Level zero=quiet
Why is it important to take care of library books and return them on time?
So other students can read them too.
Where do I return my book?
In the return bin located by the classroom door or at Mrs. McClure's desk. If the doors are locked the one near the outside door.
How can I protect my library books from a leaky water bottle in my backpack?
Carry the leaky water bottle in my hand.
What are similar words (synonyms) for these words?
Book drop
Check out
Renew
Book Return
Take out
Take out again
What is the voice level while waiting in line for book check out?
No talking or quiet whisper
How should you treat the computers?
Just like books, take care of your computer. No food or drink (or putty/slime!) near the computers.