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Instructional Goals:
v Students will be able to access information effectively.
v Students will be able to present information to classmates.
v Students will become familiar with using non-fiction materials containing indexes.
v Students will be able to utilize an index to quickly locate pages of subject relevant information.
v Students will be able to efficiently glean relevant information about selected subject matter.
v Students will create a short report for presentation too the class.
Projector, Laptop, Smart board, lecture, brief discussion/Q & A session, School Library computers with searchable database, brainstorming, A chart is created for the animals listed and the Region of origin of the animals is discussed and charted. Teacher and SMLS provide feedback Students Record presentation data on worksheet. public speaking, presentation, group work, peer support.
Day 1 - Introduction: The components of non-fiction books are presented in a series of books that include indexed material. Each component is shown on the large screen highlighting the visual similarities of the content on the main pages of each page presented including a quick review of previously learned material including the title page, bibliographic contents, table of contents, introduction, body, annotation, notes, glossary and of course the Index.
Day 2 - Body: Students are again told what an index is and how it is used is explained. Students are also told why having an index and knowing how to use it is to their academic benefit.
Students are then shown different kinds of indexes (i.e. subject, author, title, etc.). Students are taught the arrangement of an index page and what information to look for. The relationship of index headings and sub-headings too keyword searches with technology are made using the library database.
The lesson would be concluded by a short discussion of the advantages/disadvantages of having an index, why you would need an index. Assigning of partners/groups.
Day 3 – Task: Students are assigned partners/groups (depending on class size). Students are then asked to name animals they have seen in books, movies, online, on vacation, in their homes, etc. Each group is then assigned an animal and the instructions for the task are given.
Find two chapter books with an index that includes information about your animal. Locate, read and summarize in 1 paragraph (3-4 sentences) Include at least 2 interesting facts about your animal. Where the animal is found and what their natural habitat is like. Find one picture of the animal.
Day 4 – Presentation: Each group will share with the class their project including what animal was researched what continent they are from and 1 fact
