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Sixth Grade Library Media Program

 

Goals and Objectives

Develops a greater understanding of Library Media Center organization, facilities, personnel, and procedures
Identifies, locates, and uses basic reference materials
  • Index to print encyclopedias
  • Index in a print almanac
  • Cumulative index to a magazine
  • Rhyming dictionary
  • Something About the Author
  • Famous First Facts
  • Current Biography CD
  • Biographical dictionary
  • Encyclopedia Britannica Online
  • World Book Online
  • Appropriate search engines for specific depth of information sought
Identifies parts of a book
  • Appendix
  • Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Copyright
  • Publisher
  • Date of publication
Develops skill in selection and use of appropriate materials for curricular or independent activities
  • Develops skill in refining a subject search to become more precise or broad
  • Alphabetizes word by word
  • Develops skill in choosing the correct source of information:
    • Magazine index
    • Indexes
    • Single-volume reference books
    • Specialized dictionaries
    • Encyclopedias
    • Almanacs
    • Atlases
    • Newspapers
    • Internet sources
Develops greater skill in analyzing, interpreting, organizing, and evaluating information
  • Identifies key words and phrases to be able to search efficiently
  • Categorizes information
  • Analyzes information for accuracy, perspective
  • Identifies appropriate sources of information
  • Interprets maps, charts, graphs
  • Selects media appropriate to the task
  • Takes notes
  • Organizes information using Inspiration
  • Creates bibliographies
  • Cites websites as sources of information using approved bibliographic style
  • Differentiates between informational and fictional materials
Develops greater skill in communication, including the production of oral, written, and visual materials
  • Sets up and operates video camera on tripod
  • Writes a newspaper article for publication

 

 

 

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