Reading Genres
A story that is made up, but could happen in real life.
Realistic Fiction
This should be used to mark your spot in a book you are reading.
Bookmark
When can you return a book to the library?
During book exchange in library class, or at another time with your teacher's permission.
The story of a real person's life that is written by another person.
Biography
If your favorite book is filled with weird but true world records, it is...
Nonfiction
A fiction story that portrays a certain time period or event in the past.
Historical Fiction
If you are keeping your library book, what do you need to tell Mrs. Cota during book exchange?
You are renewing your book.
Why are there two barcodes on the back of library books?
One is the library barcode that can be scanned to check in or check out a book.
The other barcode is the book's ISBN (International Standard Book Number), a unique number that is used around the world to identify books and usually scanned at a store when purchasing a book.
Stories involving dangerous journeys, difficult quests, and exciting characters.
Adventure
If your favorite book has magical unicorns that drive cars, it is...
Fiction
A story with unrealistic elements such as magic or talking animals.
Fantasy
Where can you go online to read books or listen to audio books?
Sora or Epic
Name the three steps for self-checkout.
1. Scan your barcode.
2. Scan your book.
3. Click Reset.
Books that provide facts about a variety of topics.
Informational or Nonfiction
If your favorite book gives step by step directions on how to make origami animals, it is...
Nonfiction
A type of fantasy story that uses science and technology (ex: aliens, robots, etc.).
Science Fiction
What is the name of our online catalog where you can search for books in our library?
Destiny Discover
What do the letters and numbers mean on a spine label?
These are the call numbers, they tell us the beginning of the author's last name, and the type of book so we know where to find the book in the library.
Verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader and often uses rhythm and rhymes.
Poetry
If your favorite book is about a hippopotamus who is an Olympic figure skater, it is...
Fiction
A suspenseful story where a puzzling event is finally solved by the end.
Mystery
When should you use Clever on your chromebook?
To access any app where you need to log in - examples:
-Keyboarding Without Tears
-Destiny Discover
-Sora
-Google Classroom
-Star360
-WeVideo
What is the dewey decimal system?
A classification system that puts the same types of books in the same areas.
The story of a real person's life that is written by that person.
Autobiography
If your favorite book is a Red Clover or Golden Dome book, it is...