Book care
Rules
Types of Books
Location in the Library
Expectations
100
What should be clean before you read your book?
Your hands
100
What should you do when you come into the library?
Come in and sit down quietly.
100
What is a fiction book?
A made up story. A story that is not true.
100

If you forgot your book what do you do?

You may read one of the books on the shelves or the cart during checkout time. Just make sure to return the book to where you found it!

100
What is something safe you should always do in the library?
Use walking feet, no running!
200
What is a bookmark?
Something that marks your place in your book.
200

What should you do when the teacher is talking? 

Sit quietly and listen.

200
What is a biography book?
A book about a real person's life.
200

Where are the fiction books located?

In the two sections closest to the door.  Fiction books will also have a FIC on the spine.

200
To be respectful, what should you do if you have something to say?
Raise your hand and wait your turn to speak.
300
Where is the best place to keep your book?
In your backpack.
300

If you have a question or comment, what should you do? 

Raise your hand.

300
What is a dictionary?
A book that you can look up the meaning of words.
300

What part of a book tells you where a book is located in the library?

The spine.

300
What is something you can do to be safe on the carpet?
Sit with plenty of space around you so you are not touching another student.
400
Who and what should you keep your book away from?
Little brothers and sister, animals, food and water
400
What should you do after checking out?
Return to your seat and finish your work or read quietly.
400
What is a nonfiction book?
A book that teaches you facts or gives you information.
400
Where are the nonfiction books located?
On the shelves along the walls and the call numbers begin with numbers and end with letters.
400
In order to be responsible with your book, when should you return it.
At your next library class.
500

If you don't know where a book belongs in the library, where should you put it?

Return it to Mrs. Ballance or put it on the library book return cart.

500
When on the carpet what are the five things you do to "give me 5"?
Ears listening Eyes looking Hands quiet in lap Lips quiet Legs crisscross
500

What is an "E" book?

An "easy" book is a fiction book that can be read and enjoyed by everybody.

500

How do you know if a book is a biography?

Its call number begins with B.

500

If you finish a book early, where should you return it? 

Give it to your teacher to give to me or bring it to the library and return to the cart.