BELLE VERNON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

GENERAL SYLLABUS OUTLINE

**This syllabus is subject to change**

Course Name:

Library Science

Grade:

K

1.)

Course Description:

Library Science on the Kindergarten level is designed to instill the love of reading.

2.)

Learning Standards:

3.)

Student Objectives:

Students will:

v     Select books on their reading level and interest.

v     Use proper library etiquette.

v     Listen and respond to storytelling.

v     Learn proper care of a book.

v     Establish library manners and behaviors.

4.)

Course Text:

v  No actual text; books are selected from library collection and various independent sources.

5.)

Major Units or Themes:  (Include the following)

v     Book selection and procedure

v     Library etiquette

v     Story time using a variety of books

v     Library vocabulary (title, author, characters, and setting)

6.)

Teaching Methods:

v     Demonstrations

v     Lecture/Discussion

v     Guided Practice

v     Art of Storytelling

7.)

Assessment:

v     Observation