Order in the Library
How are Fiction Books shelved?
Number order or Alphabetical Order
In alphabetical order by the first 3 letter of the author's last name.
Example: Jeff Kinney
F KIN
How should I mark my place in my library book?
A book mark
Use this voice level when you enter the library.
Level Zero
How to train your Dragon?
Fiction
How do you enter the Library?
Enter quietly at a level 0
How is the Nonfiction section organized? Alphabetically or by the Dewey Decimal System
Dewey Decimal System
Why is it important to take care of your Library book?
If a book is damaged or lost, other students will not have a chance to read the book.
Use this voice level when you are doing partner work.
Level One
The Life Cycle of a Duck?
Non-Fiction
If you want to share something during Library, what is the correct way to do that?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
Please do not shout out.
What is the Dewey Decimal System?
A system that organizes nonfiction books by subject using numbers. It groups similar topics together on the shelves.
If I take my Library book home, where should I put it after I am through reading it to make sure it is safe and turned in on time?
In a backpack.
Use this voice level when you are speaking to the entire class.
Level 2
How Do Dinosaurs Choose Their Pets?
Fiction
What behaviors are expected to earn treasure box?
Sitting up tall, not laying on the desk or tables.
All four legs of your chair are flat on the floor.
Listening to the speaker and not distracting others.
Being safe, respectful and responsible!
How many number groups are in the Dewey Decimal system?
Ten groups
000's - 900's
Should I let other people borrow my Library Book?
NO ~ The book is checked out in your name and it is your responsibility.
Use this voice level when we have an emergency drill.
Level Zero
On A Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein
Biography
Go to the computer to get your book scanned, sit and read until all students are done with check-out.
Who created the Dewey Decimal System?
Melvil Dewey
What should I keep my book away from?
Pets, small children, food and water, outdoor weahter
You may use this voice level when you are at recess
Level 3
Dog Man Brawl of the Wild
Non-Fiction
This is a Graphic novel. Graphic novels, Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends are all shelved in the Non-Fiction area because there are so many of them a Dewey subject number was addressed for each.
Example: Graphic Novels 741.5
What is the expectation if you do not participate in book check-out?
Go to a table, choose a book to browse from.