Theme: Achievements

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Information Literacy Skills

Theme: Achievements

Theme / Information Literacy Skills / Research
Opportunities
Week 1
Approaching:
On Level:
Beyond:
Main Selection
Vocabulary/Comprehension:
Social Studies Link:
Read Aloud:
Miss Alaineus: A Vocabulary Disaster
What’s the Buzz About the Geography Bee?
Nadia Gomez Sees the Light
The Car Wash Chronicles / School Contests / ·  Comprehension Strategy:
Analyze story structure
·  Comprehension Skill:
Character and plot
·  Fluency
Repeated reading: Intonation/pausing
·  Literature
Realistic fiction, expository nonfiction
·  Reference/Research Skills
·  Graphic Organizers
Character/Plot Chart, 23
·  Technology / ·  Main Writing:
Personal narrative
·  Other:
School contests and competitions, 45
Find a book in the library or an article on the Internet about school contests and competitive events, 16R
Write a personal narrative, 16S
Write a diary or journal entry and illustrate it, 16S
Research scientific contests and competitions, 16S
Write a short article based on research, 16S
Week 2
Approaching:
On Level:
Beyond:
Main Selection
Vocabulary/Comprehension:
Social Studies Link:
Read Aloud:
Davy Crockett Saves the World
Sluefoot Sue: An American Legend
Johnny Appleseed: An American Legend
Old Stormalong: An American Legend / American Legends / ·  Comprehension Strategy:
Analyze story structure
·  Comprehension Skill:
Plot and setting
·  Fluency
Repeated reading: Punctuation
·  Literature
Tall tale, Online article
·  Reference/Research Skills
Toolbar and link, 72
·  Graphic Organizers
Plot and Setting Chart, 51B
·  Technology
Advertisements, 59 / ·  Main Writing
Personal narrative
·  Other
Write a short narrative about someone you know who is known for doing or having done something well, 48J
Write a brief article about accomplishing a dream, 48J
Use research to compare life in the American West and today, 48J
Map a famous person’s travels and summarize the events in his or her life, 48J
Week 3
Approaching:
On Level:
Beyond:
Main Selection
Vocabulary/Comprehension:
Social Studies Link:
Read Aloud:
Forest of the World
Partners for Life
The Survival of Muir Woods
Wildfire! / Trees for Life / ·  Comprehension Strategy
Generate questions
·  Comprehension Skill:
Summarize
·  Fluency
Repeated reading: Punctuation
·  Literature
Informational Nonfiction
·  Reference/Research Skills
Using the library and media center, 85B, check out a book on different types of trees or plants that live in their area
·  Graphic Organizers
Venn Diagram, 81B
·  Technology / ·  Main Writing
Expository writing: Brochure
·  Other
Write a descriptive and explanatory passage, 78J
Use research to compare and contrast trees, 78J
Write the history of a state tree, flower, bird, or insect, 78J
Week 4
Approaching:
On Level:
Beyond:
Main Selection
Vocabulary/Comprehension:
Social Studies Link:
Read Aloud:
Ultimate Field Trip 5
On the Moon
Mission to Mars
Space Station / Exploring Space / ·  Comprehension Strategy
Generate questions
·  Comprehension Skill:
Summarize
·  Fluency
Repeated reading: Pronunciation
·  Literature
Informational nonfiction
·  Reference/Research Skills
·  Graphic Organizers
Summary chart, 93B
·  Technology / ·  Main Writing
Friendly letter
·  Other
Read to find facts and summarize, 90I
Write a personal narrative using precise language, 90J
Research and write an informational paragraph, 90J
Use a Venn diagram to make comparisons between planets, 90J
Research skills an astronaut must have, 90J
Week 5
Approaching:
On Level:
Beyond:
Main Selection
Vocabulary/Comprehension:
Social Studies Link:
Read Aloud:
Pipiolo and the Roof Dogs
It’s Fun When Sam Listens
The Wag Brigade
Rusty to the Rescue / Rescue Dogs / ·  Comprehension Strategy
Generate questions
·  Comprehension Skill
Cause and Effect
·  Fluency
Repeated reading: Pauses and Intonation
·  Literature
Fantasy, nonfiction article
·  Reference/Research Skills
·  Graphic Organizers
Cause and Effect Chart, 115B
·  Technology / ·  Main Writing
Personal narrative: journal entry
·  Other
Use a thesaurus to find synonyms, 112I
Research the needs of different types of dogs, 112J
Research and compare two breeds of dogs., 112J
Select the best source for a given purpose, 112J
Week 6 / Review and Assess / ·  Test Strategy
·  Comprehension
·  Reference / Research Skills
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Photos and captions
Toolbars and links
Library/media center
Charts
·  Technology

Unit Theme: Challenges

Project: Self-Selected Theme Project

Student Questions: Students list different kinds of challenges (physical, intellectual, artistic, personal. Choose one and write a research question about it.

Research Component / Activities / Skills / Materials
Appreciation
Student realizes the need for information after a viewing, reading, listening or other type of sensory experience.
Presearch
Students establish a focus by developing an overview of the topic and exploring relationships. / Students list different kinds of challenges (physical, intellectual, artistic, personal). Choose one kind of challenge from their list and write a research question about it.
Search
Students plan and implement a search strategy by identifying information providers, selecting information resources and tools, and seeking relevant information. / List multiple sources of information that might help them answer their question. Possibilities include letters and diaries, biographies and autobiographies, newspapers and magazines, films and television, the Internet and databases. Students should find and examine at least three kinds of print and non-print sources. / Research strategies: Evaluate sources
Interpretation
Students interpret the information they have gathered to make new meaning. They assess the usefulness of their information and reflect on the information to develop personal meaning. / Evaluate usefulness and quality of information based on purpose, accuracy, reliability, and relevance.
Communication
Students apply their information to construct and present their new knowledge. / Write a script for a short play.
Evaluation
Students think about and evaluate both their process and their product during research and at the conclusion of research. / Teacher assesses the research process and presentation.
Student uses checklist and scoring rubric to assess project.
Task / Skills / Procedures/Products
Understand why and how the Internet is helpful for finding information. / Searching on the Internet, 143I
Use specific search techniques to narrow searches / Using a Web browser.
Using a search engine
Cite URLs to avoid plagiarism. / Using citations