Entering the Room
What is the proper way to enter the room?
Walk to your assigned seating area!
How should I mark my place in my library book?
A bookmark- never fold the pages!
Where should you bring the books you want to check out?
To Ms. Johnson at the scanner!
When should you use a voice level 0?
When entering the library, Ms. Johnson is talking/reading, or a classmate is talking, or there is an emergency drill.
What should I do with materials or supplies that Ms. Johnson passes out to me?
Wait for directions before touching the supplies, take care of all the materials I am given, and clean up when we are done.
What should I bring to the library with me?
Nothing, except books to check back in!
What should I do before reading my library book?
Wash your hands.
How should you move about the library when checking out a book?
With walking feet and a level 1 voice!
When do we use a Level One?
Use this voice level when you are doing partner work/discussions.
When should you renew a book (recheck it out again)?
When we are not done reading the book and it is library day.
What voice level should we use when entering the library?
Zero!
Where should I put my books when I take them home?
In a backpack.
What should you do if you and a friend want to check out the same book, but there is only one copy?
Do not fight over the book! If you need assistance in addressing the conflict, talk to Ms. Johnson.
When should we use a Level 2?
Use this voice level when you are speaking to the entire class- during presentations or reading a book aloud.
When/if we need to use computers in the library, what should you be doing at all times?
We should be on the assignment or on task with whatever Ms. Johnson has assigned us to do! We should not be playing games!
Where should I bring my books to check in on class library day?
To the scanner at the counter!
Why shouldn't I let other people borrow my books?
The book is checked out in your name and it is your responsibility.
How will you know if you want to check a book out?
Read the back cover with a preview or read the first page!
What should you do if you lose or damage a book accidentally?
Tell Ms. Johnson immediately so we can figure out how to take care of it!
Where should I be seated?
In the assigned area for the ask- wherever Ms. Johnson tells me to when I enter the library!
What should I keep my book away from?
Pets, small children, and liquids (juice, water, etc.)
Where should you go when you have completed checking out your book?
Sitting in a line at the door waiting for my teacher to pick me up!
Why should I take care of the library's equipment?
So others can use it too- keeping things nice allows them to last longer.