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Middle school library skills resources for Microsoft Word
Research Project Planning Packet
This research packet can be used as a whole for any major research project to help students plan their project and budget their time, or parts of it can be used for individual research lessons or short-term assignments. The teacher needs to walk through every part of this packet in order to teach students the various aspects of planning a successful research project and citing their sources.
p. 1 – The Research Planning page is for students to record their research topic and begin to organize t
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5th - 8th
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Destiny Detectives Library Catalog Lesson BUNDLE! - Levels 1-3 - Google Slides
Teaching students to use the Library Catalog is an important skill in a school library. They need to practice these skills every year as part of our library orientation and review lessons. This resource is perfect for teaching/ reviewing the Follett Destiny Library Catalog and search skills. This resource includes:- Level 1 - intended for grades 2nd-3rd and has 10 multiple choice questions- Level 2 - intended for grades 3rd-4th and has 15 short answer questions- Level 3 - intended for grades 5th
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Summer Reading List - 5th grade entering 6th
Two page summer reading list, including a variety of genres and levels. Most titles include summaries. Feel free to edit at will. Developed for 5th graders entering 6th grade, but many titles appropriate for older and younger students.
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4th - 6th
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Summer Reading List - 4th grade entering 5th
Two page summer reading list, including a variety of genres and levels. Most titles include summaries. Feel free to edit at will. Developed for 4th graders entering 5th grade, but many titles appropriate for older and younger students.
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3rd - 6th
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I-Search Report or Research Report Unit
This 30 plus page unit contains lesson plans, handouts, and rubrics for an I-Search Unit. It could also be used for a regular research report. It includes activities and handouts for brainstorming topics, selecting and narrowing a topic, taking notes, creating note cards and source cards, interviewing, conducting research, outlining notes, parenthetical citations, and includes models of an I-Search Report for students to use as they write their own reports.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
The CRAP Test - Evaluating Online Sources
Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers to understand what students should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students for a society full of technology. The CRAP test is part of being a responsible digital citizen. This resource contains a lesson plan, an assignment, a rubric and a bonus computer lab rules.This lesson goes well with my other product "Internet Safety" and "Get the Most from your Search
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
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American Revolution Crossword Puzzle
This puzzle is one of a set of 11 crossword puzzles dealing with United States History. The entire set includes Famous Explorers, the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the Westward Movement, the Civil War, Industrialism, Inventors and Notables, US Government, US Presidents, World War I, and World War II.
These puzzles are appropriate for students in middle school if the word list is used and there are appropriate modifications such as pairs of students working together and/or free word
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Library Literacy Worksheets
As a middle school librarian, I noticed many students at this age who still struggled with alphabetizing and numerical order, both of which are important life skills. When it comes to the Dewey Decimal System, the most important lesson isn't that students should have to memorize all the main classes, but rather to learn how to navigate an ordered system using the online catalog and understanding signage in order to find the information they are seeking. Understanding the difference between fict
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6th - 8th
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Golden Ticket: Hide in Seldom-Read Library or Classroom Books FUN!
This is a fun way to reward kids for checking out library or classroom books that rarely see any action. Sure, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and every Marvel Superhero graphic novel never gets dusty on the shelf, but there are dozens of other amazing books that never get read! Reward the students that "think outside the book" and choose something different.
This freebie is a Word document so that you can modify the tickets to your own library or classroom. Please leave my copyright info intact if you
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
CPR Computer Project
This is an excellent project to teach CPR and to allow students to use the internet as a learning tool. The product is complete with questions, links to up to date information, and even a short quiz.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Civil War Crossword Puzzle
This puzzle is one of a set of 11 crossword puzzles dealing with United States History. The entire set includes Famous Explorers, the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the Westward Movement, the Civil War, Industrialism, Inventors and Notables, US Government, US Presidents, World War I, and World War II.
These puzzles are appropriate for students in middle school if the word list is used and there are appropriate modifications such as pairs of students working together and/or free word
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Library Scavenger Hunts
These 4 scavenger hunts are designed to help students become more familiar with fiction, nonfiction, biography, and picture books, their locations and their characteristics. This activity provides great practice and reinforcement for upper elementary school students. Includes 4 scavenger hunts: nonfiction, fiction, biographies, picture books
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3rd - 6th
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World War I Crossword Puzzle
This puzzle is one of a set of 11 crossword puzzles dealing with United States History. The entire set includes Famous Explorers, the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the Westward Movement, the Civil War, Industrialism, Inventors and Notables, US Government, US Presidents, World War I, and World War II.
These puzzles are appropriate for students in middle school if the word list is used and there are appropriate modifications such as pairs of students working together and/or free word
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Library Passes 6 Designer Inspired Patterns
Library Passes designer inspired. 6 different patterns included in this library pass set. I have the grade level of the teacher and the teacher name typed in an editable text box. You can change it to fit your teacher names or delete it.
Print these trendy copies and give to classroom teachers to keep track of each patron. :)
Grades:
PreK - 12th
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Dewey Decimal Shelf Labels for Library
I am currently working as a teacher-librarian and I illustrated these labels to tape to the shelves in my library. They are great for primary students, and English Language Learners. They clearly state the topic, Dewey number and have a colourful illustration of the topic. Not only do they make things easier to find for students, they also add a bit of colour and brightness. When students don't know what book to read, I often tell them to read the signs on the shelves to find something they are
Grades:
K - 8th
This book belongs to teacher sticker/labels
These are editable labels that I printed on Avery Template 5160 Address Labels.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Wondering with Wonderopolis (Distance Learning)
www.wonderopolis.org has a new Wonder each day!
I have created worksheets and a list of extension activities for Grades 2 &up that would work well with any of the Wonders listed on this amazing website!
Updated: 12/2016
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Evaluating Websites PowerPoint: Student/Teacher Notes
This document contains two pages of fill-in-the-blanks notes for students and a teacher guide containing answers that are designed to accompany my Evaluating Websites PowerPoint: A Tool for Internet Research (available for purchase in my Product Listings). The PowerPoint/notes combination provides many practical tips for evaluating the credibility of Internet sources. It is great to use when introducing the research process, or even to remind students about exercising caution when citing sources
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Book Bingo! - Genre Project
Complete packet is included here! Game board, Form to reproduce, and Direction Sheet. Tailor the directions and the Game board to be appropriate to your students and situation. In my 5th grade class, I have students do one row each nine weeks in order to facilitate their exposure to multiple genres. The students like having choices and it is so gratifying to hear them discussing the genre definitions. Enjoy!
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Internet Scavenger Hunt 3
Use this Internet Scavenger Hunt from Campbell's Classroom as a filler project or when you have a substitute teacher. Students in grade 6 through 12 do Internet research to find answers to questions on a variety of topics.
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6th - 12th
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Research Lesson - Selecting an Appropriate Database for a Topic
These lessons and handouts will help you teach students how to independently select an appropriate online database for their research project. This file is in .doc format so you can edit the handouts for the databases that your school/county has available.
After downloading, feel free to rate this product and leave comments or suggestions! Thank you!
© 2013 Katie Ventrudo. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Exercise: The Miracle Drug?! A Health & Wellness Mini Unit
Welcome to the mini unit designed to empower students with the critical thinking skills needed to make healthy living choices!In these activities, students will discern the truth behind claims made about the 'miracle drug' Revitalisol - a medication that replicates the benefits of physical activity without you having to actually be active. With Revitalisol approaching FDA approval, your students will be tasked with reading an article that looks into its health claims and then wrestling with thei
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS BUNDLE
Dictionary Skills Worksheet - Understanding Vocabulary
This worksheet allows students to use the dictionary to answer questions relating to uncommon words. (Students will need dictionary/internet to answer questions). The second half of the worksheet asks students to create their own sentences using the words they learned.
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5th - 12th
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World War II Crossword Puzzle
This puzzle is one of a set of 11 crossword puzzles dealing with United States History. The entire set includes Famous Explorers, the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the Westward Movement, the Civil War, Industrialism, Inventors and Notables, US Government, US Presidents, World War I, and World War II.
These puzzles are appropriate for students in middle school if the word list is used and there are appropriate modifications such as pairs of students working together and/or free word
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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