Elementary Library

Unit 1 3-5

Week 3, 4, or 5 How do I find the information I need?

This lesson will be most successful if students bring their own school devices to the library, but can be modified for whole group instruction using a single teacher device with the screen projected. 3rd graders will be introduced to the catalog for the first time, while 4th and 5th graders should be able to move through this lesson at a faster pace. STUDENT OBJECTIVES I CAN… Students will be able to browse the collection using the Dewey Decimal System (3.2) I can locate a nonfiction book using the Dewey Decimal System.

RESOURCES & MATERIALS

VOCABULARY

Call Number - the numbers and letters on the spine of the book that are the address of the book’s location on the library shelves Dewey Decimal System - a system of organizing nonfiction books by topic represented by numbers Browse - to look at the library shelves for a book to read without knowing first exactly what you want Search - the process of using the library online catalog to find the right book or information you need Locate - to find a book on the shelf

Dewey Decimal Worksheet Examples of books from each dewey section Student devices Crayons or colored pencils

Choose 1 high-interest nonfiction read aloud

Nonfiction - books we use to learn through information

WELCOME & ACTIVATE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE Before permitting students to enter the library, review entering and seating procedures. Practice entering the library with the class. Repeat as needed. Settle students in seats at tables and instruct them not to open their devices until you direct them to. Congratulate them on their behavior and following directions. Explain again any reward system for behavior in your school library. Say: Last week, we learned to use call numbers in the library catalog. Who remembers what a call number is? OBJECTIVE Display objectives. 51