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Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/20/2023

 
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Week of March 20, 2023 | TK-5 | Final CYRM Picture Book & VOTE

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About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program 

Dozens of Doughnuts, by Carrie Finison
A bear makes batch after batch of doughnuts for her woodland friends without saving any for herself.

The Hole Story of the Doughnut, by Pat Miller
Tells how a 16-year-old kitchen boy aboard a ship in the 1800s had the idea to cut out the centers of fried cakes' middles with the lid of a pepper can so the dough would cook all the way through.

Video The Hole Story of the Doughnut presented by Mr. Wolfe Reads 

Video How Krispy Kreme doughnuts are made 

Video Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller read by Chris O'Dowd 
Arnie much more than an average doughnut, round, iced and deliciously sprinkled.

Crafty Connection Doughnut coloring sheet

Week of March 20, 2023 | 4th & 5th Grade | CA Young Reader Medal
Picture Books for Older Readers Conclude and VOTE
Optional Novel Reading Challenge | Voting Party March 29

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About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program 

Holes in the Sky, by Patricia Polacco
Trish, mourning the passing of her beloved grandmother, moves with her family to Oakland, CA and becomes part of a diverse community that comes together to help a grieving neighbor. Part 2 of 2
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Website Joshua Tree Visitor's Guide to the night sky 

​Optional Reading Challenge Students in fourth and fifth grade are invited to participate in an optional novel reading challenge. students qualify to participate by completing this questionnaire and returning it to Mrs. Snively by this Friday, March 24. Voting day is Wednesday, March 29 during lunch. Participants will eat their lunch in the library, vote, and receive prizes and giveaways. This challenge is not part of the CYRM program.

Week of March 20, 2023 | 4th Grade | Author Visit
Curriculum Connections: Social Emotional Learning/Social Issues

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My Favorite Colors Are Yellow and Black, by Kathy Oh and Joseph DeBaets
In this children's story, a Korean American boy and a Black girl become friends and help the adults in their lives learn an important lesson about overcoming differences. The authors are a former Grand View parent and student. CA Young Reader Medal presentations will resume next week for 4th grade.

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/13/2023

 

Week of March 13, 2023 | TK-5 | CYRM Picture Books Continue

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About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program 
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We Don't Eat Our Classmates, by Ryan T. Higgins
When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are.

Discussion Questions Tell about a time you were nervous. What rules are most important in school? What could Penelope have done to make friends right away? Would you rather meet Penelope or Walter--why? How did Penelope show empathy? What would be a good choice for a classroom pet--why? Continue the story--what do you think happens after the end?

Crafty Connection Paper plate fishbowl with handprint fish. Trace hand on construction paper; cut out and tape onto plate. Embellish with lips and eye. Color in water with felf pen; use dot markers to make multi-colored pebbles.

Week of March 13, 2023 | 5th Grade | CA Young Reader Medal
Picture Books for Older Readers Continue
Optional Novel Reading Challenge | Voting Party March 29

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About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program 

Holes in the Sky, by Patricia Polacco
Trish, mourning the passing of her beloved grandmother, moves with her family to Oakland, CA and becomes part of a diverse community that comes together to help a grieving neighbor. Part 1 of 2
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Website Joshua Tree Visitor's Guide to the night sky 
Optional Reading Challenge Students in fourth and fifth grade are invited to participate in an optional novel reading challenge. students qualify to participate by completing this questionnaire and returning it to Mrs. Snively by Friday, March 24. Voting day is Wednesday, March 29 during lunch. Participants will eat their lunch in the library, vote, and receive prizes and giveaways. This challenge is not part of the CYRM program.

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/6/2023

 

Week of March 6, 2023 | TK-5 | CYRM Picture Books Continue
Curriculum Connection: Social Emotional Learning Week | Details

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About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program ​
The Good Egg, by Jory John
A very good egg learns to relax and not be perfect all of the time.

The Grumpy Monkey, by Suzanne Lang
Jim Panzee wakes up in a bad mood one beautiful day, but he keeps denying he is grumpy even as his friends give advice for feeling better.

Curriculum Connection Identify SEL aspects observed in the illustrations and/or text of both books: feelings, empathy, positive goals, positive relationships, responsible decisions. 

Week of March 6, 2023 | 4th/5th Grade | CA Young Reader Medal
Picture Books for Older Readers Continue
Novel Reading Challenge (Optional) Voting Party March 29

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Mary Anning (1799-1847)
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Lyme Regis, Dorset, England
About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program 

Video A brief tour of Lyme Regis

Video Background information provided by the Lyme Regis Museum

Dinosaur Lady: the Daring Discoveries by Mary Anning, the first paleontologist, by Linda Skeers
This introduction to the life and achievements of Mary Anning (1799-1847) describes how her work reshaped scientific understanding of the natural world and helped launch the field of paleontology.
Novel Reading Challenge | Grades 4/5 | Read All Three & Vote on 3/29/23 | Participation Optional
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Optional Students in fourth and fifth grade are invited to participate in an optional novel reading challenge. students qualify to participate by completing this questionnaire and returning it to Mrs. Snively by Friday, March 24. Voting day is Wednesday, March 29 during lunch. Participants will eat their lunch in the library, vote, and receive prizes and giveaways. This challenge is not part of the CYRM program.
Fifth Grade | Information Literacy Unit Killer Underwear Invasion Chapter 6 of 6
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    Library Program

    Our students enjoy weekly visits for a presentation crafted to instill a love of reading, to enhance
    Common Core classroom lessons, and to inspire life-long learning. Visits include checking out materials, practicing information literacy, and exercising digital citizenship.
    Colleagues are welcome to borrow program ideas.

    California Model School Library Standards ​

    Read Aloud 15 Minutes. 
    Every Child. Every Parent. Every Day See why it matters at readaloud.org

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