The Sharp Wits are a group of friends who hang out and solve mysteries together. Watch this episode, The Lure of the Library, and discover how the non-fiction section of the library is organized. The video is about 13 minutes long. Hint: it's all about Dewey.
It's a new year and I am excited to share some more great learning and good times with you, my Cottage cougar friends! As we do at the start of every new school year, it's time to review our expectations for behavior in the library. In order for everyone to be able to use and enjoy our beautiful space together, it is important to remember to show respect for people, books and materials. This video is a fun review of our library values. Okay, second graders, here are some examples of another type of folktale: the American Tall Tale. The main character generally has superhuman or exaggerated abilities. The setting for these stories is an actual historical time and place, sometimes called the Old West or the Wild West. This was a time when settlers were moving west across the country around the second half of the 1800s. These famous characters are heroes of American folklore. Try reading or watching some examples.
Paul Bunyan in "Flapjack Frenzy" Paul Bunyan in "Wicked Winter" John Henry, folksong performed by John McCutcheon The Legend of Pecos Bill Johnny Appleseed Second graders are reading Trickster Tales this month. Trickster Tales are a type of folktale--stories that were passed down orally and that eventually became part of a culture's tradition. The main character is a trickster who plays tricks on other characters in the story. Often the trickster is an animal with human characteristics. Tricksters can be intelligent and foolish at the same time, and while they are funny and lovable, they are often irresponsible or selfish. A Trickster Tale often has a moral or lesson. Trickster Tales can teach us about cultural values and beliefs, and they are also a lot of fun!
Below are some links to videos of Trickster Tales for you to watch and enjoy: How the Coyote Got His Cunning http://safeshare.tv/w/hmHdhXIpYf Anansi and Turtle Go To Dinner http://safeshare.tv/v/ss56b226b06eef5 Anansi and the Pot of Beans http://safeshare.tv/v/ss56b227ab5a885 Anansi Tries to Steal Wisdom http://safeshare.tv/v/ss56b228a3672b6 B’rer Rabbit and Other Trickster Tales (a play): http://safeshare.tv/v/XjZr04HeG3w Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqIKY5m2dCE Iktomi and the Ducks http://safeshare.tv/v/PnpwbAIvKW4 Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner http://safeshare.tv/v/hU9e-LZvYIk Bugs Bunny and Sam http://safeshare.tv/v/PO4JcgD3vq0 This week first grade classes are reading and talking about Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, written and illustrated by the wonderfully funny and creative Peter Brown. Enjoy some photos below of first grade friends re-telling the story using stick puppets.
The ALA Youth Media Awards were announced on Monday, January 11. The complete results may be found at http://www.ala.org/alsc/2016-alsc-book-media-award-winners. Here are some highlights:
Congratulations to all the award winners, both real and mock. Well it's almost time to learn the official winners of this year's Caldecott awards! Here at the Cottage Library, we have been holding our own mock Caldecott awards. Wouldn't it be fun if the winner of the Cottage Caldecott also turns out to win an official Caldecott medal? The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) will announce this year's winners on Monday, January 11, 2016. In the meantime, check out these Padlets (online bulletin boards) that our fifth grade classes have made to record their thoughts about some of the books in contention for the Cottage Caldecott.
Mrs. Kinney's class Mrs. Houston's class Mrs. Sellers' class Mrs. Smith's class Second and third grade classes have been considering these books too. Here are some of their thoughts: |
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