General Housekeeping
How many books can I read while I'm in the library?
One
True or False?
"Credible" means that the information on a website, or in an online news article is reliable and I can trust it.
True
What is the difference between an autobiography and a biography?
Autobiography: The book has been written by the person that the book is about. Eg. The book has been written about Ms. Sarah's life, by Ms. Sarah.
Biography: The book has been written about one particular person, by a completely different person. Eg. The book has been written about Ms. Sarah's life, by her sister Elizabeth.
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is when someone posts or shares negative things about someone else online.
True or False?
Having a social media profile is a terrible idea and will only lead to trouble!
False. When you protect your privacy, a social media profile is a fun and positive way of sharing information and keeping in touch with your friends and family who are far away!
Can I put the book I was reading back on the bookshelf and take another book during the library lesson?
No, it is my responsibility to choose a book that will keep me engaged and reading for the whole of the library class.
What are the 5 questions beginning with 'W' that I should ask to work out whether a website is giving me credible information or not?
Who?, What?, Where?, When?, Why?
Fiction
What are two things that you can do to be an upstander?
*Tell a trusted adult that someone is bullying your friend. *Tell the bully directly, to stop their hurtful behaviour.
Why is it important not to share personal information about yourself with someone that you have only known for a short time and have never met in person?
Because you don't know who the person on the other side of the device really is. Maybe they are trying to scam you, take your identity, or share your personal information with other people.
Point to the section of the library where I will find the non fiction books.
There is one section against the wall near the projector screen and another section against the wall near near the red chairs and noticeboard.
True or False?
If the URL address of the website says that the site is not secure, I do not need to be worried about giving out my personal information.
The author's purpose is to provide factual information to the reader.
Non Fiction
True or False?
An upstander is someone who agrees with whatever the bully is saying online.
False. An upstander is someone who confronts the bully and tells them to take down their mean post or nasty comment.
What could you do if someone that you don't know says that one of your friends gave them your name and then they ask you for your home address so that they can come by after school to play football with you?
Change the subject.
Ask which friend of yours gave them your name.
Say that you would like to bring your friend with you before meeting up with them.
Ignore their message
Point to the section of the library where I will find fiction books for grade 5 students.
They are in the horseshoe shaped bookshelves near Ms. Sarah's desk and in the 'Grade 5 specials' shelves against the rectangular pillar, also near Ms. Sarah's desk.
How can I check whether something I've read is credible or not?
*Think about what you already know about the topic, does what you have read sound genuine (real)? *Ask a trusted adult or friend what they think. *Look it up in another news source and see what they are saying.
The story is narrated by many different characters.
Fiction
True or false?
A 'bystander' is someone who tells a trusted adult if someone they know is being cyberbullied.
False. A bystander is someone who watches another person being cyberbullied and does nothing to support them or stand up to the bully.
It's okay to send a private message to my Grandma telling her that I have a new phone number.
True. If you are sending personal information that is connected directly to you, it is better to send it through a private chat or message and make sure that you only give the information to people that you and your family trust and have met in person.
Is it possible to move the chairs, tables, beanbags and soft seats during my library class?
No, we must all observe social distancing.
If I am certain that the information I've read is fake news, I should tell everyone about it.
False! Always check that the information that you are sharing is true!
The book has structured paragraphs and is written like an essay. It is okay to skip chapters and paragraphs because the information you read still makes sense.
Non Fiction
Why is it important to be an upstander?
So that no-one feels left out, hurt or that their ideas and opinions don't matter.
So that cyberbullies know that they can't get away with saying mean things about other people online.
So that spending time online is safe, fun, positive and exciting for everyone.
It's okay to give my friend Amanda's phone number to my new friend Emily because Emily thinks she's cool and wants to be friends with her as well. I won't bother checking with Amanda first because I'm sure that she will think Emily is awesome, just like I do.
False. Always check with your friends and family first, BEFORE giving out personal details to someone that you don't know very well and that they may not have ever met before.