Fifth+Grade_Activities_and_Strategies

Fifth Grade NE STAND I D M R Activities Resources STRAND #1: Library Orientation and Skills 2 1 Identify the basic parts of a book > R
 * Identify cover R 4.1.4 R
 * Identify title page R 4.1.4
 * Identify spine R 4.1.4 R Stretchy Library Lessons Library Skills page 43 game What's my line ? Parts of the book.
 * Identify glossary - appendix R 4.1.4 RTeams compete to locate the parts of the book and score points by calling out answers from bookmarks in 20 books in a certain amount of time.
 * Identify index R 4.1.4 R
 * Identify table of contents R 4.1.4 R
 * Identify copyright page R 4.1.4 R
 * Identify bibliography R 4.1.4 D

2 Sort items, words, etc. in ABC order
 * Sort by first letter in word R 4.1.4 R
 * Sort by first two letters in word R 4.1.4 R
 * Sort by first three letters in word, etc. R 4.1.4 R Sort game labels with fiction and nonfiction titles and call numbers in order. McGraw Hill series 4th grade page 8.

7 Sort items, such as call numbers, in numerical order
 * Sort decimals to the hundredths M 4.1.1 M Sort game labels with fiction and nonfiction titles and call numbers in order. McGraw hill series 4th grade page 13.
 * Sort whole numbers M 1.1.1 R

11 Identify common library vocabulary
 * Identify publisher R 8.1.2 R
 * Identify copyright R 8.1.2 R
 * Identify call number R 8.1.2 R
 * Identify subject/keyword/topic R 8.1.2 R

12 Use a card catalog, automated or manual, to locate media materials.
 * Keyword R 8.1.2 M
 * Author R 8.1.2 R
 * Title R 8.1.2 R Demonstrate and use the on line card catalog using keywords, title, author and subject.
 * Subject R 8.1.2 M

15 Identify Dewey Decimal Classification section and other sections of a Library in order to locate materials
 * Identify Non-fiction R 8.1.2 R
 * Identify Reference R 8.1.2 M
 * Identify Magazines/Periodicals R 8.1.2 M
 * Identify Newspaper R 8.1.2 M
 * Identify Biographies R 8.1.2 M
 * Identify Audio-Visual Equipment R 8.1.2 R
 * Describe the function of the Dewey Decimal classification R 8.1.2 D
 * Identify Special Collections R 8.1.2 M

20 Recognize the need and use of Interlibrary loan process
 * Recognize limitation of a collection R 8.1.2 D

22 Use reference materials both online and print
 * Use Dictionary R 8.2.5 R 8.1.2 R
 * Use Almanac R 8.2.5 R 8.1.2 D
 * Use Encyclopedia R 8.2.5 R 8.1.2 M
 * Use Atlas R 8.2.5 R 8.1.2 D
 * Use Thesaurus R 8 .2.5 R 8.1.2 D

STRAND #2: Access and Processing of Information 8 Classify literature into various formats
 * Classify fiction R 8.1.3 R Sorting Game … Divide books into easy, fiction, nonfiction from call #'s. List of books with call #'s on them. McGraw Hill Complete Library Skills, Grade 3, pg. 21
 * Classify non-fiction R 8.1.5 R Given a list of numbers, try to name a book, giving it a book title, using dewey decimal #'s Dewey decimal chart to look at categories. McGraw Hill Complete Library Skills, Grade 3, pg. 21
 * Classify reference R 8.1.2 D Can be matcing or fill in the blank and tell wich source would be most useful finding th ecertain information. Matching activity: Quotation, thesaurus, biography, dictionary, atlas, encyclopedia, etc.

9 Identify genre in fiction
 * Drama R 8.1.3 R Act out book characters - "charades" students guess the name of the book. List of book characters from middle-school book list or award winners.
 * Identify Folktales and Legends R 8.1.3 R Read Legend of Sleepy Hollow, plan and write their own legend. Book: Legend of Sleepy Hollow, or film Story planner for legends
 * Identify Realistic Fiction R 8.1.3 R Read realistic fiction book and then record the issue the character is facing, give 2 options with pros/cons for each option. Realistic fiction story Recording sheet Ex: Sounder, Amber Brown, Ramona Quimby, or Brian's Winter
 * Identify Science Fiction R 8.1.3 D Time Capsule - Choose 5 items you would put in a time capsule, and 5 items the character would select. Sci Fic Book, time capsule sheet Ex: Mystery Machine, Teacher Fried my Brains, or Aliens for Lunch.
 * Identify Historical Fiction R 8.1.3 D Hat Activity: Choose a variety of historical characters to represent with a hat, students put on the hat and act out or pretend to be that character, OR Write an epitaph carved on the tombstone about the character. List of historical characters and example hats, real or made in art class…… Tombstone pattern
 * Identify Mystery R 8.1.3 D Read a mystery book and together fill in the mystery clues collected during the story, take turns being the detective and add clues to a chart or hanging mobile. Mystery book, Index cards, Detective hat
 * Identify Fantasy R 8.1.3 I Teach fantasy characters using example books and then illustrate a character from one of the books. Example Books: Chocolate Touch, Indian in the Cupboard, Harry Potter, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach. Drawing Paper
 * Identify Tall Tales R 8.1.3 R Read a tall tale to the class, then the students list exaggerations from the story, OR Make a t-chart of the real and superhuman character traits Tall tale book, exaggerations record sheet. Superhuman/real chart. Example: Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill
 * Identify Fairy Tales R 8.1.3 R Make a wanted poster of the villain in the fairy tale, tell what the character is "wanted" for and why. Rough Face Girl, Lon Po Po, Cinder Edna
 * Identify Fables Read R 8.1.3 examples of Aesops Fables, retell a fable in a book of your own or with illustrations. www.mcwdn.org/fables

10 Identify genre in non-fiction
 * Autobiography R 8.1.5 D Read an autobiography and a biography book about the same person, and fill in a T-cart to compare them. OR Design a symbol that represents a person's life or beliefs OR Draw a silhouette or the character and fill in facts under it.
 * Biography R 8.1.5 D
 * Identify Informational Text R 8.1.5 M Complete a KWL chart or AQUA chart to organize information. AQUA: Already know, Questions have, Answers Found. McGraw Hill Complete Library Skills, Grade 3
 * Identify Drama R 8.1.5 M Write a short script about a non-fiction character and act it out Non-Fiction character lists, could use myth characters, like Zeus, etc.
 * Identify Poetry R 8.1.5 D Write a letter to your favorite poet and tell about why you like his/her writing Stationary, Poetry examples

13 Identify varieties of information available at a library
 * Identify Print (books, periodicals, etc 8.1.) R 8.1.2 D Play a scavenger hunt game locating a variety of print materials. Scavenger hunt cards, Print material lists, books, periodicals, references, etc.
 * Identify Online resources R 8.1.2 D Students go to a website and record information about an author. Biography.com, list of authors
 * Identify Videos (CD Roms) R 8.1.2 D Choose a video or cd-rom to watch, and then write a review or rating of the source. Review sheet or rating sheet
 * Identify Miscellaneous (realia-hands on materials, etc) R 8.1.2 D Atlas….Look at an atlas and list 20 maps it contains….OR Almanac Jeopardy or Scavenger hunt sheet Atlas, Almanac, Recording Sheet

19 Demonstrate skills in computer research
 * Demonstrate skills using browsers R 12.1.2 D Look up author websites using a browser and search engine. Yahooligans.com
 * Demonstrate skills using online resources R 12.1.2 D Print out their favorite author's homepage and make a design for a new homepage for their favorite author. Paper to design a new home page. NebraskAccess, online encyclopedias and dictionaries, reference shelf on www.esu7.org/media
 * Use search engines for info retrieval R 12.1.2 D Look up author websites using a browser and search engine. Yahooligans.com

25 Use information indexes/guides, both print and online for report documents
 * Location and use of index R 8.2.5 M
 * Skim and scan for information R 8.2.5 M
 * Guide words R 8.2.5 M

28 Access information to process for assigned projects or self-selected topics
 * Need for information R 8.1.2 D S 8.8.3 D SS 8.4.2 D
 * Accurate information R 8.1.2 D S 8.8.3 D SS 8.4.2 D
 * Diverse information R 8.1.2 D S 8.8.3 D SS 8.4.2 D
 * Narrow or broaden information R 8.1.2 D S 8.8.3 D SS 8.4.2 D

STRAND #3: Evaluation 21 Retrieve appropriate research material and resources for an assigned or self-selected topic
 * Use general reference in print S 8.8.3 SS 8.6.1 D
 * Use electronic references S 8.8.3 D SS 8.4.2 D
 * Use card catalog (cards or automated) S 8.8.3 D SS 8.4.2 D

23 Evaluate print and Internet resources
 * Determine appropriate print resources for research R 8.1.7 D

STRAND #4: Synthesis and Application 16 Use information for an assigned or self-selected topic
 * Utilize Note taking R 8.2.5. S 8.8.3 D
 * Utilize Paraphrasing R 8.2.5. S 8.8.3D
 * Utilize Summarizing R 8.2.5. S 8.8.3D
 * Utilize Outlining/Organizing R 8.2.5. S 8.8.3D

26 Students complete tasks using problem solving skills
 * Independently complete tasks R 12.2.2 R 12.2.5 S 12.2.1 D
 * Complete tasks as a member of a group R 12.2.2 R 12.2.5 S 12.2.1 D

STRAND #5: Reading Appreciation
 * Identify characters, setting R 8.1.1 R
 * Identify problem, solution, sequence of events R 8.1.1 D
 * Distinguish between fiction and non-fiction R 8.1.1 R
 * Retell beginning, middle and end R 8.1.1R

6 Students become independent readers and self-directed, life-long learners
 * Choose books appropriate for their own interests, purposes and reading level. R 8.1.2. R

14 Recognize and locate Nebraska and national book awards and distinguish between criteria for selection
 * Identify criteria for award lists R 8.1.3 D
 * Identify various book awards R 8.1.3 D
 * Identify Nebraska award R 8.1.3 D

17 Select materials at an appropriate reading level
 * Identify new/unknown vocabulary R 12.1.1 D
 * Read, then describe content of a brief selection R 12.1.1.D
 * Identify kinds of reading to meet the student's needs R 12.1.1 D

4 Students use expected library etiquette
 * 1) 6 Ethics/Respect for Information Resources
 * Use proper care of library materials N/A R Discuss personal consequences for inappropriate use of materials and technology.
 * Show respect for other library users N/A M Discuss personal consequences for inappropriate behavior toward other library users.

5 Students demonstrate an understanding of the purpose, policies, and procedures of the library-media center.
 * Use proper book care N/A R Discuss personal consequences for inappropriate use of books.

8.1.2 18 Students use ethical behavior in regards to copyright and plagiarism.
 * Identifies or can explain check-in/check-out procedures N/A R Student can identify and demonstrate proper check-in/out procedures
 * Return library materials on time N/A R Discuss personal consequences for not returning/losing library materials.
 * Define plagiarism S 8.8.3 D Student writes report and attains a Minimal Evidence level on Rubric for Assessing the Research Process (GILS p 125)

(Demonstrate an understanding of intellectual freedom and intellectual property rights. Use a bibliographic template to cite information from an internet site and database. (GILS p. 137)
 * Read and rewrite selection in their own words (copyright and plagiarism). R8.1.1 R 8.1.2 R 12.1.5 R 12.1.6 D Activity to review paraphrasing techniques
 * Define Copyright--Understand legal restrictions on print and non-print materials R 12.2.5 I Credit copyrighted sources including multi-media, print, and non-print materials, including Internet and database resources. Using Beginning Reference Sheet (GILS p. 137)
 * Using more than one source to create a report S 8.8.3 I Student writes report and attains a Minimal Evidence level on Rubric for Assessing the Research Process (GILS p 125)