5th Grade Library Lessons
Check back here every week for new library fun. Newest activities at the top.
* ZOOM TIME * MONDAY 10:30 AM
* ZOOM TIME * MONDAY 10:30 AM
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WEEK OF MAY 25th - MAY 29th
This is the FINAL WEB POST for weekly lessons on the library site this year. It is a belated follow-up to the video from author Ken Keffer about wolves being reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park (scroll below). I strongly encourage you to check out the related WOLVES CHANGE RIVERS video underneath his as well. That shares similar information to this book about their positive impact on the environment. |
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HOW DO WE MAKE THAT HIVE
you talked about Miss Smith? <<< Here is video that helps explain. The narrator is British, so she may use measurements and terms unfamiliar to you. She also may use materials you might not have handy, but don't worry! For example, if you don't have straws, you can also make the hive homes by rolling up paper into tubes. Wrap it around a pencil to get the approximate size. I hope this helps and that some of you try it! |
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WEEK OF MAY 18th - 22nd
Let's find out why BEES are the bees knees this week, with the help of the videos on the right featuring their importance to the environment and a fun look at beekeeping! LYNNE BRUNELLE will help as well, check out some of this author's information in the documents here >>> (Psst. Look further to the right for some general activity pages!) |
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WEEK OF MAY 11th - MAY 15th
This week we focus on BIOGRAPHIES by featuring <<< JIM HENSON, creator of the MUPPETS! Meet Jim as he's interviewed with Kermit on an OLD TALK SHOW HERE OR CLICK HERE for a BEHIND THE SCENES look at the SESAME STREET puppets. CLICK HERE for ideas to MAKE A PUPPET. |
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** REMINDER **
We are going to have a belated PI DAY by honoring the number PI at our next session (5.18) In preparation, consider drawing an EDIBLE PIE and hiding the PI NUMBER (which is infinite, but here's a start... 3 . 1 4 1 5 9 2 6 5 3 5 8 9 7 9 3 2 3 8 4 6) somewhere in the image (the crust, filling, etc.). You can also use the SYMBOL for PI π. Looking forward to seeing what you create (color it, too). (Thanks again to Sophia for the fun idea :) |
Sure, but Miss Smith, what IS "PI" anyway?
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WEEK OF MAY 4th - MAY 8th
This week we are celebrating NATIONAL PARKS! Click the video on the right to listen to a read aloud by AUTHOR MIKE GRAF from his series about a family that travels the parks. He also recorded a TOUR that you can take... VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP. WANT TO KNOW MORE? ** TRY AN ONLINE VISIT BELOW! ** |
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VISIT THE NATIONAL PARKS
as if you are really there! Use your mouse to navigate... THE HIDDEN WORLDS OF THE NATIONAL PARKS |
OR, there are SO MANY ACTIVITIES on the NATIONAL PARK SERVICE page (quizzes, crafts, coloring, etc.) that you'll run out of time before you get to them all! NPS GAMES and CHALLENGES
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STILL NOT ENOUGH?
There are even MORE suggested activities for budding JUNIOR RANGERS here... KIDS IN PARKS: ONLINE ACTIVITY GUIDES 
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KNIGHT BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Great to see the books you all are reading. Here is a list (that I will continue to update) that has the titles people have suggested on Zoom... The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise The Grey Griffin Series The Neverending Story Where The Red Fern Grows The Hobbit The Goosebumps Series Bunnicula Explorer (Katherine Rundell) The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World Nevermore Series Wings of Fire Series Coming Back Stronger (Drew Brees) |
EXTRA !! EXTRA !!
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WEEK OF APRIL 27th - MAY 1st
APRIL is NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!! So before it ends, we certainly need to feature this neat aspect of literature. Click on the video above for some springlike poems by one of your favorites. ... but that is only the beginning!
Click on the files below for some neat activities and if that's STILL not enough, there is some more printable fun at this link >>> SHEL SILVERSTEIN |
For this week's meeting I'll be featuring the books of
Ken Keffer to extend the Earth Day theme and encourage you to head outside. See the below slideshow for ideas... (right click on an image and save for a closer look) |
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WEEK OF APRIL 20th - 24th
Tune into your library ZOOM session this week to find out what the below video has to do with an activity suggestion. 2019 Masters Tournament MEANWHILE... I hope you listen to the EARTH DAY story to the right >>> Find something around your house that you might normally discard and makes something new out of it! |
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BUT HOW, Miss Smith?!?! you may be asking. Click on FLIP BOOK CREATION for some simple tips.
Don't worry if you don't have a light box (most likely don't) or the perfect paper or clip, etc.
just have fun with whatever you have handy!
Don't worry if you don't have a light box (most likely don't) or the perfect paper or clip, etc.
just have fun with whatever you have handy!
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WEEK OF APRIL 13th - 17th
The Book of Gold by Bob Staake This special story is being featured across all grades this week. Can you make a bookmark from items found at home that represent something you have gained from books? CLICK HERE FOR IDEAS! |
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WEEK OF APRIL 6th - 10th... and beyond!
** NEW READ ALOUDS POSTED BELOW THROUGHOUT WEEK**
We are launching our online library time with FAVORITES this week.
One of my favorite chapter books growing up is
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg.
It is a Newbery Medal Winner, which means it's an extra good book!
I hope you agree as I post portions of it here for anyone
who would like to sit back, relax and listen.
Segments will be numbered and posted under the STORYTIME tab as well.
Click below to tune in to the first reading
and keep your eyes peeled for some related activities as well.
FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER by E.L. Konigsburg
** NEW READ ALOUDS POSTED BELOW THROUGHOUT WEEK**
We are launching our online library time with FAVORITES this week.
One of my favorite chapter books growing up is
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg.
It is a Newbery Medal Winner, which means it's an extra good book!
I hope you agree as I post portions of it here for anyone
who would like to sit back, relax and listen.
Segments will be numbered and posted under the STORYTIME tab as well.
Click below to tune in to the first reading
and keep your eyes peeled for some related activities as well.
FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER by E.L. Konigsburg
What are your first impressions of Claudia? Is she a character that you can relate to, haven't quite connected with, etc.?
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Part II is to the right, but while you wait for Part III to be posted, why not get a sneak peek at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC? With this type of video you can click on the image and move your mouse to see the rest of the room! TRY IT below: 360 Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art |
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Part VII of The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg