The 3rd 9 week period will focus on the following:
5th grade - Defining basic elements found in literature.
4th grade - Research! I am working with the 4th grade teacher on a collaborative research project on heros of the American Revolution. This project will include a variety of skills including: Using print and online encyclopedias to answer information questions; Using basic research techniques with teacher guidance; Taking notes from resources using skimming, identifying key words, and paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism; Using parts of the book as information sources; Selecting and evaluating print and non-print resources; Producing a final product from research using a research process; Recognizing appropriate uses of information and information technology; Citing bibliographic information; Demonstrating ethical and legal use of information technology.
3rd grade - Locating non-fiction books using the Dewey Decimal System; Using parts of a book as information sources.
2nd grade - Locating a book using the online catalog.
1st grade - Research! I am working with the 1st grade teachers on a collaborative research project on animals. Students will use primary encyclopedias and dictionaries to create their own book. This project will focus on many skills such as: Identifying parts of a book; Understanding purpose of title page and table of contents; Aquiring information through reading; Using picture dictionaries as information sources; Using primary encyclopedias to answer information questions; Using maps and globes as information sources; Using basic research techniques with teacher guidance; Recognizing appropriate uses of information and information technology.
Kindergarten - Recognizing award winning books.
In addition to these lessons, teachers may bring their students to check out books as a class or send them individually as needed. Destiny, our online catalog, is now available for school or home use!
