Almanac+Power

Fourth Grade Literacy Standards Template
 * Standard 1: Uses Information Responsibly**
 * Constructs a written bibliography for print materials that includes all of the proper elements such as, title, author, illustrator, publisher, city of publication, copyright date, page numbers, volume numbers, and edition
 * Constructs a written bibliography for periodicals that includes title of the article, author, title of periodical, volume and issue numbers, and date.
 * Constructs a written bibliography for websites that includes document title, author, date of document, URL, and date retrieved
 * Uses own words to paraphrase and summarize information verbally and in writing
 * Has a working knowledge of copyright and plagiarism
 * Uses LION and call numbers to locate books in all sections of the library
 * Identifies the parts of a book including the cover, spine, and body
 * Identifies and uses the parts of a fiction book including the title, author, illustrator, title page, and table of contents
 * Identifies and uses the parts of a non-fiction book including title, author, illustrator, title page, table of contents, glossary, index, captions, bold words, charts, graphs, and maps
 * Use proper check-out procedures
 * Practices proper care of books, computers, and other library resources
 * Returns materials on time
 * Standard 2: Researches and Evaluates Information**
 * Selects a topic that meets project specifications
 * Asks a research question to serve as a basis for gathering information on their topic
 * Locates information from multiple sources at an appropriate level that is relevant to the research question using print and non-print sources including on-line databases such as CultureGrams, Searchasarurus, Britannica Elementary, and Student Research Center
 * Evaluates information for relevance and accuracy
 * Uses appropriate tools to record notes and store information
 * Organizes information using graphic organizers, outlines, or other appropriate strategies
 * Uses information to answer research questions and draw conclusion
 * Shares conclusions with others using an appropriate format
 * Reflects on process and product to determine success in answering the research question and sets goals for improving performance in the future


 * Standard taught highlighted.**
 * **Objective:** Students will become familiar with and almanac and will be able to use the index/table of contents to locate information. ||
 * **Procedure:** Pass out almanacs and paper/pencils to students at each table. Tell students you are going to give them 10 minutes to look through the almanac and during ten minutes they are to find something interesting in the almanac and frame a question around it. For example: What are the colors of the French flag? They are to write the question on the piece of paper, the answer and the page where the answer is found. They are to do this for three questions. After the 10 minutes have one table read their question and the other tables have to find the answer to that question. Rotate through the tables letting each table ask a question. ||
 * How will I know when I meet the objective/measurement of objective? Tables of students are able to answer the questions asked by the different tables. ||