Library Program for Arkansas School for the Deaf

Elementary Schoolby Sharon Cox

Fall 2011 – LIBM 6371

His name is Johnny Chapman but the world knows him as Johnny Appleseed

The Barefoot Traveler

Objectives for this library program are

from Standards for the 21st

Century Learner AASL Learning

Standards

Standard numbers will be noted on slides with explanations of how the

objectives are being met

1.1.6 Read, view and listen for information presented in any format in order to make inferences and gather meaning.

Students

attentively

listening to

reading of story.

APPLESby

Elaine Landau

Non-fiction books

and fiction books

relating to apples

are found in the

clock cabinet.

Marilyn reads

(signs) to

students .

Johnny

Appleseed by

Christin

Ditchfield in her

lap will be read

next.

1.4.2 Use interaction with and feedback from teachers and peers to guide own inquiry process.

Students

interacting with

Marilyn as she

asks questions

about what they

have learned.

Johnny Appleseed by

Christin Ditchfield

Marilyn reads

Johnny Appleseed

to set the stage

for “Johnny” to

arrive.

Johnny Appleseed

arrives

High School

student, Clint W.

dressed as Johnny

Appleseed,

matching the

illustrated cover

of Johnny

Appleseed by

Carol York.

Character interview gives opportunity to inquire and clarify…

Why are you

barefoot?

How far have you

travelled?

Why do you have a

pot on your head?

Do you have a

family?

Why do you plant

apple trees?

2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world.

Tables behind

Johnny have

variety of apples

displayed an

and labeled,

selection of

books, and U.S.A.

map.

The map was

used to show the

route Johnny

travelled in

planting apple

seedlings across

the U.S.A.

4.4.6 Evaluate own ability to select resources that are engaging and appropriate for personal interests and needs. Clock cabinet has books relating to apples and Johnny Appleseed for students to discover

Trunk has items

made from apples,

i.e. apple butter,

applesauce, apple

vinegar, pickles

(made with apple

vinegar), apple

chips, candy covered

apple.

Note: This Special Education class is limited to 30 minutes so the clock cabinet and trunk were shown but not discussed at length. Other 45 minute classes used these props to a greater extent.

2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real world situations, and further investigations.

Johnny gives

students a choice

of red or golden

delicious apples.

Students tell

Johnny how many

slices they will

need from one

apple for each

student to get a

slice.

Johnny slices apple in equal number of pieces for students to taste.

2.3.1 Connect

understanding to

the real world.

Johnny shows the

apple seed inside

the sliced apple

and explains how

the seed

eventually

becomes a tree.

1.1.6 View and listen for information in order to make inferences and gather meaning.

I demonstrate

Apple Dumpling

recipe using

measuring, math,

knowledge of

kitchen tools and

safety. We

discuss working

in the kitchen at

home and allow

them to bring

their experiences

into the

conversation.

3.2.2 Show social responsibility by participating actively with others in learning situations and contributing ideas during group discussions.

Students signing

ingredients with

me and telling

how they use

ingredients in

other ways.

Teacher interacting with character

Note: Teacher

asked that

program

evaluation been

done in her

classroom due to

time limitation.

Arkansas School for the Deaf LibraryBibliography

A Tree is a Plant

LS 583 Bul Bulla, Clyde Robert Published 2001

The Apple Pie Tree

LS 583 Hal Hall, Zoe Published 1996

Life Cycle of an Apple

LS583 Roy Royston, Angela Published 1998

Apples

LS641.3 Spi Spilsbury, Louise Published 2001

Johnny Appleseed

LS92 Cha Demuth, Patricia Published 1996

Johnny Appleseed

LS92 Cha Ditchfield, Christin Published 2003

The Story of Johnny Appleseed

LS92 Cha Anderson, LaVere Published 1974

Dappled Apples

LS Fic Car Carr, Jan Published 2001

Apples to Oregon: being the (slightly) true narrative of how a brave pioneer father brought apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes, and cherries

LS Fic Hop Hopkinson, Deborah Published 2004

Ten Red Apples

LS Fic Hut Hutchins, Pat Published 2000

Ten Apples Up On Top!

LS Fic LeS LeSieg, Theo

ASD Library Bibliography continued

Applesauce Season

LS Fic Lip Lipson, Eden Ross Published 2009

Best Friends

LS Fic Mic Mickaels, Anna Published 2004

Down the Road

LS Fic Sch Schertle, Alice Published 1995

Apple Farmer Annie

LS Fic Wel Wellington, Monica Published 2001

A Dozen Dozens

LS Fic Zie Ziefert, Harriet Published 1998

Rabbit and Hare Divide an Apple

LS Fic Zie Ziefert, Harriet Published 1998

ASD Library Bibliography continued

Johnny Appleseed

MS398.2 Yor York, Carol Beach Published 1980

Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale

MS92 Cha Kellog, Steven Published 1988

The Story of Johnny Appleseed

MS 92 Cha Aliki Published 1963

Ida B: and her plans to maximize fun, avoid disaster, and (possibly) save the world

MS Fic Han Hannigan, Katherine Published 2004

Mr. Peabody’s Apples

MS Fic Mad Madonna Published 2003

ASD Library Bibliography continued

Ingredients: Two (2) apples, two (2) tablespoons brown sugar, two (2) tablespoons butter, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, one (1)10 count canned biscuits, powdered sugar.

Supplies: Mixing bowl, mixing spoon, measuring spoons, paring knife, spatula, toaster oven, foil, serving tray, napkins.

How to: Preheat toaster oven to 350 degrees. Peel and dice two apples into mixing bowl. Measure and add brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Stir thoroughly.

Mixture will become a bit liquidy. Flatten biscuit and add spoonful of mixture in center. Fold edges to

top and pinch together to form dumpling. Repeat for all biscuits. Place on toaster oven pan. Cook about 10 minutes until golden

brown. Remove from oven and let cool 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle powdered sugar on dumplings. Transfer to serving tray using spatula. Serve to guests on napkins.

APPLE DUMPLINGS

Red DeliciousGolden DeliciousJonathanMcIntoshGranny SmithWinesapArkansas BlackGala 

APPLE DISPLAY NAME CARDS

“The Barefoot Traveler”Program Evaluation

Please circle your response DID NOT LIKE LIKE REALLY LIKE1. The story, Johnny Applessed 1 2 32. The character, Johnny Appleseed 1 2 33. Tasting the apples 1 2 34. Making the Apple Dumplings 1 2 35. Learning about different apples 1 2 36. Looking at the books about apples 1 2 3

Students: List three things you learned today _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Teachers/aides: Three comments about today’s program _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for attending and participating in the program.

References

American Association of School Librarians. (2011). Standards for the 21st – Century Learner. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards

Arkansas School for the Deaf. (2011). Bibliography: Johnny Appleseed AND Apples. Retrieved from https://asd.follettdestiny.com/catalog/search

Anderson, Catherine. (1993). Recommended Uses for Selected Apple Varieties. Retrieved from http://www.the4cs.com/~cathy/Apples/variety.html

York, Carol. (1980). Johnny Appleseed. Mahwah, N.J. : Troll Associates.

Student/teacher photo use permission granted…

Thank you … from the Barefoot

Traveler

The End