Library Lesson - Ramadan

Description

Recommended for: Grades K-6

Number of pages: 65

Editable: Yes, all text is editable

Formats: PPT, Google Slides, and PDF

Duration: 1-2 class periods (45 minutes each)

***PLEASE NOTE: This lesson was written by a non-Muslim librarian, but I have done all I can to ensure the authenticity of the information. It is thoroughly-researched and includes source information in notes section of each slide. I also sent it to a sensitivity reader (who is Muslim) to check for accuracy, sensitivity, and thoroughness.

See a demo of one of my Digital Storytimes here. (YouTube link)

Includes:

• 64-slide PPT + Google™ Slides–all text is editable; you choose which slides you want to use.
• Two PPT and Google sizes–8.5″ X 11″ (for printing) and 16 X 9 (for presenting)
• 20 slides walk you and your students through a library lesson and discussion of Ramadan.
• 39 of the slides are “scrolling presentation” slides that are great for extending lessons or scrolling in the library during checkout and downtimes.
• All 14 recommended books in the presentation are also listed on a separate “Recommended Reads” list. The list is great to hand out to parents, teachers, and students looking for high-quality, interesting books related to the theme of Ramadan and Islam. All titles were selected specifically for Grades K-6 and received positive professional reviews for use with Grades K-6.
• Detailed explanation of how I have used themed library lessons like this one for storytime on the “Specials” rotation. (10 pages, PDF)
• Google™ Classroom Basics (4 pages, PDF)
• Instructions on how to set up PPT slide timings for digital bulletin boards (2 pages, PDF)
• Detailed prep instructions and lesson plan (2 pages)

20 Library Lesson / Class Discussion Slides Include:

• sign language slide and how-to link (“religion”)
• introduction to religion, Islam, and holy days. Emphasizes how major world religions are the same and different.
• information about Ramadan, fasting, mosques, iftar, and Eid al-Fitr
• three discussion questions about etiquette for non-Muslims: Should you offer your fasting friend food? Should you eat food in front of your friend who is fasting? Should you go to iftar if invited?
• Every slide in the presentation is illustrated with brightly-colored, high-resolution clipart and photos for K-6.

Digital Bulletin Board Slides include:

• 39 slides for Grades K-6
• fun facts and trivia about Islam, Mecca, iftar, suhoor, chewing gum, hijab, Muslim foods, breaking the fast, mosques around the world, and hajj
• 14 visual booktalks; all feature Muslim characters and customs
• Vocabulary words: fasting and pilgrimage
• This week’s birthdays, weekly and daily agenda slides