Library Commons
HDSB
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
What Happened to Marion's Book?
Before:
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What type of animal do you think Marion is?
During:
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Raise your hand if you listen to a story before bedtime.
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What do you think will happen when Marion is eating her breakfast?
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What do you think Marion will do to try and fix her book?
After:
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Brainstorm all the things that Marion did that she shouldn't have with her book.
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i.e. put toothpaste on it, let the dog lick it, put it in the washing machine, etc.
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Where should Marion put her library books when she is done? Where should you keep your library books?
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What should have Marion done when she got jam on her book?
Library Orientation
Review library rules and manners after reading What Happened to Marion's Book? by Brook Berg.
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Have the students brainstorm library rules. Offer to give a clue and ask the students to tell you the rule. Show them a picture or an artifact and have the students come up with the rule.
Item |
Rule |
Soap |
Wash your hands before you read the book |
Dog collar |
Keep books away from pets and small children |
Water bottle |
Don’t pack your book and your bottled water in your backpack together |
Set of markers |
Don't mark, write or colour in your books |
Small backpack |
Keep your books in your backpack/zippie when you travel to and from school |
Small lunch kit |
Don’t eat while you read and do not take your library book to lunch |
Bubble Bath Clock |
Don't take your book into the bathtub with you Bring your books back on time |