Eighth+Grade_Activities_and_Strategies


 * Eighth Grade ||  ||   || NE STAND || I D M R || Activities || Resources ||
 * STRAND #1: Library Orientation and Skills ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * 1. Identify the basic parts of a book ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || * || Identify cover || R 4.1.1 || R ||  ||   ||
 * || * || Identify title page ||  || R ||   ||   ||
 * || * || Identify spine ||  || R || Teacher reviews the parts of the book followed by student practice during research projects. ||   ||
 * || * || Identify glossary - appendix ||  || R || " ||   ||
 * || * || Identify index ||  || R || " ||   ||
 * || * || Identify table of contents ||  || R || " ||   ||
 * || * || Identify copyright page ||  || R || " ||   ||
 * || * || Identify bibliography ||  || R || " ||
 * 7. Sort items, such as call numbers, in numerical order ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || * || Sort decimals to the hundredths || M 8.6.1 || R ||  ||   ||
 * 15. Identify Dewey Decimal Classification section and other sections of a Library in order to locate materials ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || * || Describe the function of the Dewey Decimal Classification ||  || R ||   ||   ||
 * 15. Identify Dewey Decimal Classification section and other sections of a Library in order to locate materials ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || * || Describe the function of the Dewey Decimal Classification ||  || R ||   ||   ||

20 Recognize the need and use of interlibrary loan process
 * Locate a source from another library D

22 Use reference materials both online and print
 * Use Dictionary R
 * Use Almanac R
 * Use Encyclopedia R
 * Use Atlas R
 * Use Thesaurus R

STRAND #2: Access and Processing of Information 8 Classify literature into various forms
 * Classify fiction R 8.1.3 R Review definition; brainstorm fiction titles or authors that write fiction. Review call number configuration for fiction books in the library
 * Classify non-fiction R 8.1.3 SS 8.6.1 R Review definition; brainstorm subjects that are non-fiction; Review call number configuration for non-fiction books in the library; Distinguish fact from fiction using historical fiction versus factual materials (could be DVD, book, web site…) (ex: O Pioneers and other factual materials about Nebraska History)
 * Classify reference R 8.1.3 R Review definition; Show examples of other reference materials other than those commonly used (ex: Current Biography, Science Encyclopedia...) *Note to students that most reference materials tend to be more expensive--give an example

9 Identify genre in fiction
 * Identify Folktales and Legends R 8.1.3 R Collaborate with English/Literature teacher to further develop curriculum selections (ex: Legends of Native Americans or ethnic cultures...)
 * Identify Realistic Fiction R 8.1.3 R Collaborate with English/Literature teacher to further develop curriculum selections (ex: Authors: Lurlene McDaniel, Steinbeck [The Red Pony], Will Hobbs, Walter Dean Myers, Rawls [Where the Red Fern Grows])
 * Identify Science Fiction R 8.1.3 M Collaborate with English/Literature teacher to further develop curriculum selections (ex: Authors: Robert Jordan, Orson Wells, Ray Bradbury)
 * Identify Historical Fiction R 8.1.3 M Collaborate with English/Literature teacher to further develop curriculum selections (ex: Soldier Boys, Torn Thread, Witch Child, A Single Shard, Across Five Aprils)
 * Identify Mystery R 8.1.3 M Collaborate with English/Literature teacher to further develop curriculum selections (ex: Authors: Lois Duncan, Joan Lowry Nixon, Caroline Cooney, John Grisham, Mary Higgins Clark)
 * Identify Fantasy R 8.1.3 M Collaborate with English/Literature teacher to further develop curriculum selections (ex: Authors: J.K. Rowling, Christopher Paolini, Joan Aiken, C.S. Lewis, Garth Nix)
 * Identify Tall Tales R 8.1.3 R Collaborate with English/Literature teacher to further develop curriculum selections (ex: Paul Bunyan)
 * Identify Fairy Tales R 8.1.3 R Show examples of retold fairy tales (ex: East by Edith Pattou--retold Beauty and the Beast; Bound by Donna Napoli--retold Cinderella; Briar Rose--retold Sleeping Beauty)
 * Identify Fables R 8.1.3 R Collaborate with English/Literature teacher to further develop curriculum selections (ex: Aesop's Fables)
 * Identify Biography R 8.1.5 R

STRAND #3: Evaluation 21 Retrieve appropriate research material and resources for an assigned or self-selected topic
 * Use general reference in print M
 * Use electronic references D
 * Use card catalog (cards or automated) M
 * Define primary or secondary sources I

23 Evaluate print and Internet resources
 * Determine appropriate print resources for research D
 * Locate reliable, accurate, and valid Internet resources I

STRAND #4: Synthesis and Application 16 Skill #14 Use information for an assigned or self-selected topic
 * Utilize Note taking R
 * Utilize Paraphrasing M
 * Utilize Summarizing M
 * Utilize Outlining/Organizing D

26 Students complete tasks using problem solving skills
 * Independently complete tasks D
 * Complete tasks as a member of a group D

STRAND #5: Reading Appreciation 3 Identify elements of a story/ article
 * Identify main idea R
 * Identify details D
 * Identify characters and setting R
 * Identify problem, solution, sequence of events D
 * Distinguish between fiction and non-fiction R
 * Retell beginning, middle and end R

6 Students become independent readers and self-directed, life-long learners
 * Choose books appropriate for their own interests, purposes and reading level. R

14 Recognize and locate Nebraska and national book awards and distinguish between criteria for selection
 * Identify criteria for award lists R
 * Identify various book awards R
 * Identify Nebraska award R

17 Select materials at an appropriate reading level
 * Identify new/unknown vocabulary D
 * Read, then describe content of a brief selection D
 * Identify kinds of reading to meet the student's needs D

STRAND #6 Ethics/Respect for Information Resources 4 Students use expected library etiquette 5 Students demonstrate an understanding of the purpose, policies, and procedures of the library-media center.
 * Use proper care of library materials R Discuss personal consequences for inappropriate use of materials and technology.
 * Show respect for other library users R Discuss personal consequences for inappropriate behavior toward other library users.
 * Use proper book care 4.1.4, 8.1.2 R Discuss personal consequences for inappropriate use of books.
 * Identifies or can explain check-in/check-out procedures 4.1.4, 8.1.2 R Student can identify and demonstrate proper check-in/out procedures
 * Return library materials on time 4.1.4, 8.1.2 R Discuss personal consequences for not returning/losing library materials.

18 Students use ethical behavior in regard to copyright and plagiarism (Demonstrate an understanding of principles of intellectual freedom and property rights.)
 * Define plagiarism M
 * Read and rewrite selection in own words 8.1.1, 12.1.5, 12.1.6 D Activity to review note taking skills
 * Covered in Strand 4-#14
 * Define copyright M Test using Quick Reference Citation Sheet (GILS p. 139)
 * Using more than one source to create a report M Student writes report and attains a proficient level on Rubric for Assessing the Research Process (GILS p. 125)
 * Define Fair Use D When giving a presentation, student must justify use of images, music, lyrics, text, illustrations, or internet resources using "Student Guidelines for Multimedia and Webpage Production" from [|http://mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us/~spjvweb/guidelines.html]

27 Correctly use MLA/APA writing format
 * Write citations I Group activity where teacher models creating MLA citations
 * Work Cited/Bibliography I Group activity where teacher models creating MLA bibliography followed by student practice on individual paper
 * Format paper correctly I Using a teacher-generated correctly formated paper, students use this example to correctly format a paper on their own topic. See example from [|http://www.wright.edu/~martin.]