If you are looking for a book to teach or reinforce classroom or library rules, then you will love Library Lion. This sweet story introduces students to the importance of rules and the idea that sometimes it is okay for rules to be broken. We love this book because it lends itself to great comprehension and social emotional learning discussions with students. - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
SUMMARY
One day, a lion made his way into a library. Mr. McBee, who worked in the library, raced to tell the librarian Miss Merriweather. She explained since he was not breaking any rules, the lion could stay. He made himself comfortable and enjoyed the story hour with children. As the days went by, people grew used to seeing the lion in the library and he was very helpful. He licked envelopes for Miss Merriweather, dusted, and helped children reach books on tall shelves.
When Miss Merriweather was reaching for a book on a high shelf, she fell to the ground. The lion ran to get Mr. McBee for help and had to roar as loud as he could to get his attention. When Mr. McBee heard the roar, he raced to tell Miss Merriweather. The lion knew he had broken the rules and left the library. Everyone missed the lion and Mr. McBee set out to find him. He explained to the lion that sometimes rules can be broken, like when you are trying to help a friend that is hurt.
USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Library Lion is a great read aloud for the elementary classroom or library because it lends itself to teaching a variety of skills. In addition to using it to set rules and expectations, it can be used to work on or introduce writing, reading and grammar skills. Check out our list below of just some of the strategies and skills our book companion covers.
- Examine the characters feelings and actions throughout the book. Have students identify character traits using specific examples from the book.
- Encourage students to look at the illustrations throughout the book and how they are used to convey meaning when there are no words.
- Integrate “how-to” writing by asking students to write about the rules in your own classroom or library.
- Ask students to write book reviews after reading the story.
- Teach a lesson on action verbs and adjectives using examples from the book.
- Introduce students to new prepositions and homophones.
- Discuss classroom/library expectations with students.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30 writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
There are so many different activities included in this book companion. Teachers love how easy it is to select the resource they want to use, print, and be ready to teach. The best part is there is so much variety you can use these activities across multiple grade levels and subject areas. You will be so happy you purchased this resource!
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
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