Arriving & Leaving the Library
Walk to your assigned table and sit down quietly.
What is the proper way to enter the room?
A bookmark. NOT using "dog ears".
How should I mark my place in my library book?
Place them in the classroom library basket.
Where should I put the books I'm ready to return them to the library?
Use this voice level when you enter the library.
What is Level Zero?
You may keep your book for this long.
What is one week?
Nothing except a positive attitude and a desire to participate fully.
What should I bring to the library with me?
Wash your hands if dirty.
What should I do before reading my library book?
Use this to help keep our shelves neat and know where to put back a book you are not interested in.
What is a shelf marker?
Use this voice level during partner or group work.
What is Level One?
If you haven't finished your book, you will need to do this.
What is renewing?
Clean Up. Line Up. Quietly.
How do we prepare to leave the library?
In a backpack without water bottles or open food.
Where should I put my books when I take them home?
Put books here if you find them in the wrong place.
What is the book drop basket?
Use this voice level when you are speaking to the entire class.
What is Level Two?
What do you need to do with the activity materials after the library session?
What is tidy and clean-up?
Talk loudly, jump up and touch the door frames, run and/or walk side by side.
How do you not walk to and from the library?
The book is checked out in your name, and it is your responsibility.
Why shouldn't I let other people borrow my books?
Place books here when you are done checking out.
What is your classroom library basket?
Never use this voice level in the library, or anywhere in the school.
What is Deadly Decibels?
You will need to do this if you lose or damage a book.
What is pay for it?
At your assigned table. Always. (unless instructed otherwise)
Where should I sit?
Pets, small children, and water.
What should I keep my book away from?
Start this after you check out your book and place it in your classroom basket.
What is the activity of the day?
Use this voice level when a teacher, librarian or fellow classmate is addressing the room.
What is Level Zero?
What you need to do so others can read and/or use it too.
Why should I take care of the library books and other library supplies?