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Elementary library skills worksheets for Microsoft Word
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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Just Right Book Selection Worksheet
Are your students having a hard time selecting books that are "Just Right" for them?
This worksheet will walk students through strategies they can use to select a Just Right book, including font size, illustrations, using the 5 finger rule, personal interest, etc. Use it as individual practice after teaching a lesson on choosing Just Right books, or as a center activity.
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3rd - 5th
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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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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 Search Party - Library Scavenger Hunt - Information Literacy
Library Scavenger Hunt - fun, educational and interesting. Students use information literacy skills to independently search the shelves and answer questions. Reference, fiction, non-fiction materials are all included. Total 1 page (word document).
This activity works in 1-2 class periods (older grades needing less time).
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3rd - 5th
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Fiction, Nonfiction, and ordering Dewey Decimal numbers
Students learn more about the Dewey Decimal system by creating their own Dewey call numbers and ordering Dewey Decimal numbers.
Students will also review the difference between fiction and nonfiction.
Students will enjoy this activity that can easily be used as a center.
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2nd - 5th
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EDITABLE Fiction vs. Nonfiction Sort w/ Pictures and Words
Nonfiction or Fiction cut, sort, and glue activity. Every sorting item has a picture/ photo along with keyword(s). Feel free to edit and share.
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1st - 2nd
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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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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dewey Decimal System Scavenger Hunt
Students must answer several information questions using the Dewey Decimal System and library catalog. In addition, they must use a DDS reference sheet to answer questions about where certain books would be found in the DDS, and what words mean, such as recreation, social science, and technology in a kid friendly way. Students get to move around, read and answer some higher level thinking questions, and delve more deeply into the DDS. This is a word document, so you can edit it to fit your li
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4th - 6th
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Researching Online -3 Lesson Plans and a Quiz PLUS Extension worksheets
My school's language curriculum teaches only about encyclopedia research skills, and nothing about the more modern method of research on the internet. So, I took it upon myself to write a few lessons and a quiz to include this information in our language program in our fourth grade.
The first lesson focuses on when to use the internet instead of a book or encyclopedia.
The second lesson focuses on how to evaluate websites to determine if they are a reliable source.
The third lesson focuses o
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Middle School Library Scavenger Hunt
This Middle School Library Scavenger Hunt is fully customizable to use for your own library (ES, MS, or HS).
This file includes:
1. 5th and 6th Grade Scavenger Hunt
2. 5th and 6th Grade Key
3. 7th and 8th Grade Scavenger Hunt
4. 7th and 8th Grade Key
This hunt has been very successful in teaching / reminding our middle school students of our library procedures and policies. Easily used by a full time librarian or regular language arts teacher. I recently updated this to include our new eLibrar
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K - 12th
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Reference Sources~ Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Thesaurus, and more
This 22 question worksheet asks questions about the following reference sources: Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Atlas, Thesaurus, Almanac, Newspaper, and Glossary
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2nd - 5th
Parts of a Computer Word Search Puzzle
This puzzle is a great addition to a technology lesson introducing children to the basic parts of a computer. Teachers can use it as a fun follow-up activity to review students' understanding of the vocabulary related to computer technology. The download includes pages with colorful pictures and definitions to make it easy for teachers to review the different computer components before students complete the puzzle.
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Library Welcome Letter
Want a Library Welcome Letter for the beginning of the school year? Find one here! Just insert your name and your school's name - you'll be on your way.
Grades:
PreK - 12th
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Fiction vs Nonfiction Worksheet
This worksheet is designed for elementary students to determine whether a book is fiction or nonfiction based on the title. Students will cut and paste the book titles into the correct column.
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K - 3rd
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Caldecott Medal Illustration Activity
This activity can be used in conjunction with a lesson on the Caldecott Medal either before or after reading award winning books. It emphasizes the fact that everyone's imagination is different, so all illustrations will be unique. Students will love becoming an illustrator then sharing and comparing their work with friends in their class!
Please note that the preview formatting appears slightly differently than the actual download. In case you cannot read the entire mock up page text, it says
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K - 2nd
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Speed Dating (with BOOKS!) Score Sheet
This score sheet allows students to peruse 25 librarian-selected titles in a "speed date" setting. The books are placed throughout the library (or classroom) with number signs. The sign could also include the title, author, and genre, if desired. Students start their "date" by writing down the title, author, and genre on the score sheet...next to the corresponding number. Next, students read the back of the book, look at a few pictures (if present), and read the first few paragraphs (or pag
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3rd - 7th
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Caldecott Medal rubric and design
Provide students with a rubric to evaluate pictures in four books. The second sheet allows students to come up with their own design for the Caldecott medal and list their choice for the winner.
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K - 2nd
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Cite those Sources -- Practice listing where you found that information
Students organize and practice creating a Bibliography
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1st - 10th
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Practice that Paraphrase
Students get practice in paraphrasing so they don't plagerize
Grades:
4th - 10th
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Finding info in books, library assessment
This 1/2 page exit ticket / assessment can be used in 3rd through 5th grade to determine whether students can use the library catalog to find nonfiction/informational books, find them on the shelf, identify tools to find information (index & table of contents) and record a fact. I have short class periods and can't often have longer assessments. I use this at the end of a school year, doing a quick review of information access skills, then have the students conduct an information search.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Practice Writing Citations from Websites and Books
Students practice how to Cite sources from Websites and Books
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Creating Citations Template
Provides students with a template when they are first learning how to cite their resources. The format is a simplified version of a citation intended for elementary students and contains a citation templates for a book, magazine, and a website. In Word, so edits can be made as needed.
Grades:
4th - 6th
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