Elementary Library Instruction

Title of Lesson: Parts of a Book!

Lesson Number: 3
Grade: 2nd
Grade

Introduction: 5 minutes
Development: 25 minutes
Closure: 10 minutes
The goal of this lesson is for students to review the roles of an
author and illustrator, identifying the book title, the book
spine, and the front and back covers of a book.
Time frames for

Instructional
Goal:

CORRESPONDING BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES, COMMON CORE STATE

STANDARDS, AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS
STANDARDS FOR THIS LESSON:
Behavioral Objectives For This Lesson:
Common Core State AASL Standards
Standard

The students will be able to

identify the front and back covers,
along with the types of information
you can find on them.
The students will be able to
identify the title of several books.
The students will be able to
describe the role of an author and
an illustrator.
The student will be able to identify
the information located on a
books spine.

RI.2.5
SL.2.1

2.1.3
4.1.5

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES:

Aids:

Parts of a book Smart Board

Lesson

Books:

Bats at the Library

By: Brian Lies

INSTRUCTION AND ACTIVITIES:

Introduction:
When students enter the library have them stay at the
circulation desk while going over how to return a book that
they borrowed last class. Have the students think of
different parts of a book while they are walking over to the
steps. When the class is settled ask them to share a couple

ideas of different parts of a book.

Development
:

Closure:

Begin an Interactive Read Aloud with Bats at the Library By:

Brian Lies.
Once the story is complete, ask the students to look at the
front cover of the story, ask them what information they
think they could find on the front cover. Review the title,
author, and illustrator.
Next move to the back cover and discuss the information
you can find on the back cover including book summaries or
reviews.
Next, go over the information found on the spine of the
book including title, author, publisher, and call number.
Have students return to the tables and take turns during the
interactive Smart Board lesson.

Have each student select a book and then sit on the rug
while waiting for other students to finish.
When all students are done, direct them to the circulation
desk to check out their books.
Set the expectations for the next class meeting by
explaining to the students that we will be discussing the
books call number.
LESSON MODIFICATIONS
The teacher will provide additional support while working at the Smart Board.

AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT FEATURES IN THIS LESSON AND CORRESPONDING

JUSTIFICATIONS:
Formative
Students participation and feedback during the
Assessment:
Interactive Read Aloud to assess student familiarity
with libraries and books.
Students ability to correctly identify the parts of a book
on the Smart Board.
Summative
Assessment:

Not Applicable