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Automated Card Catalog
Grade 4
Student Learner Expectations:
R.10.4.5 - Self-select materials on independent reading level based on personal interest, knowledge of authors, different types of texts, and estimation of text difficulty.
TECH.1.4.6 - Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources to support learning.
Materials:
· automated card catalog
· computers, LCD projector/television or screen, or SAFARI Media Retrieval System
· Search Sheets (See attachment for example.)
Directions:
1. Project the automated card catalog on the television or screen. Discuss each type of search (key word, subject, title and author) by demonstrating each type of search. Review call numbers and sections of the library as each search is made.
2. Divide students into groups of 4. Give each group a Search Sheet. Students will go to the computer and use the automated card catalog to answer each question on their Search Sheet.
3. Allow each group to discuss one type of search they conducted including how they searched.
Assessment:
· Observation of group participation in and discussion of searches
· Search Sheets
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NAMES______
SEARCH SHEET
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1. I would like to read all of the books by Judy Blume in our library.
How many books does our library have by Judy Blume?______
Circle Type of Search: KEY WORD SUBJECT AUTHOR TITLE
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2. I would like to read the book, The Report Card.
Where can I find this book in our library?______
Circle Type of Search: KEY WORD SUBJECT AUTHOR TITLE
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3. I am doing a research project on the Solar System.
What is the title and author of a book in our library that will help me with my project?______
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Circle Type of Search: KEY WORD SUBJECT AUTHOR TITLE
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4. I want to read this book that my friend had. I am not sure of the exact title, but I remember that one of the words in the title was Secret.
How many books does our library have with the word Secret in the title?______
Circle Type of Search: KEY WORD SUBJECT AUTHOR TITLE
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