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34 Using the Library

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Using the Library

Start-Up Activity

Write the following heading on the board: "What I Know About the Library." Have students volunteer ideas, accessing their prior knowledge.

Then have students brainstorm responses to this heading: "What I Want to Learn About the Library." This list will help awaken students' curiosity.

Read aloud the chapter introduction.

Note: At some point during this chapter, have the media specialists at your library lead your students on a tour. You might wish to schedule the tour after presenting the material on pages 171–175.

 

Think About It

“The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.”

—Albert Einstein

State Standards Covered in This Chapter

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.7

LAFS Covered in This Chapter

LAFS.2.W.3.7

TEKS Covered in This Chapter

110.4.b.13

TEKS Covered in This Chapter

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Learning About Library Books

Lead a discussion about the differences between fiction and nonfiction books. Make sure students understand that fiction books are made up, while nonfiction books contain true facts and information. Provide examples of each. If possible, point out where the different types of books are located in your school's library.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.3.7
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.13
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.2.c

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Grade 2
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ResearchingReading
English Language Arts:
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Learning About Library Books (Continued)

Read aloud the information on biographies and reference books. If possible, show students where both types of books are located in the library.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.3.7
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.13
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.2.c

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Computer Catalog

Read aloud about how to use a computer catalog. Point out the parts of a specific search result: author, title, publishing information, subject, call number, status, and location. Demonstrate how to use the catalog at your school or local library. Then give students time to practice searching the computer catalog.

Note: You may also choose to demonstrate how to use a card catalog, especially if your school's library does not include a computer catalog.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.3.7
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.13
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.2.c

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Grade 2
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Using Call Numbers

Explain the purpose of library call numbers, which are special numbers assigned to nonfiction books. Call numbers help you find the location of specific books on library shelves. Remind students to always write down the call number of the resource they are looking for.

For practice using call numbers, assign pairs of students a call number and have them search the library for the specific book that matches the number. 

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.3.7
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.13
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.2.c

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Using Nonfiction Books

Have a volunteer read about the parts of nonfiction books. Point out the parts in a different school textbook. Then have students identify the page numbers of the specific parts in their Write Away handbook.

  • Title page: Page 1
  • Table of contents: Page 4
  • Body: Page 8
  • "Using a Glossary": Page 216
  • Index: Page 346
State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.3.7
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.13
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.2.c

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Using an Encyclopedia and Other Reference Books

Tell students that encyclopedias and reference books include all kinds of useful information about all kinds of topics. Point out that these special books arrange topics in ABC (alphabetical) order, so the information is easy to find.

If your classroom has a set of encyclopedias, have groups of students practice searching for information about different topics of your choosing.

State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.W.3.7
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.13
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.2.2.c

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Grade 2
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