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This Using Appropriate Resources lesson plan also includes:
A lesson dives deep into reference materials. The class begins with a discussion of which resources are best used for specific purposes and how to identify ways to get the needed information. Learners share information about the internet and identify what makes a resource reliable. A guest speaker shares their knowledge about using appropriate resources and answers questions from the class.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Invite the school librarian to speak to the class in the library so they can show where and how to locate information
- Direct small groups to create anchor charts detailing a type of reference material; hang finished posters around the classroom
- Follow the lesson with a research report or project
Classroom Considerations
- Required materials include a device connected to the internet and various reference materials
- Part of the lesson is designed for a guest speaker
Pros
- Challenges pupils to locate information without using the internet
- Emphasizes the importance of identifying reliable resources
Cons
- None