Library+Skills


 * Riddle Me Biography - not sure of the source**

I have only thirty minutes with a class, so I need lessons that are 15-20 minutes. Last year after studying what a biography is, I followed up with this lesson.

Students work with a partner. Each group gets a short biography of a person they should be familiar with. They answer 3 or 4 questions about their person. The answers must be written as if they are the person talking about themselves. (e.g. I was born.....)

When they are finished with this part, I gather the answer sheets and everyone gets back into the main group. I read the riddles, and the students write down who they think the person is.

 My principal has requested that I teach research/library skills for each class. I only see them for 30 minutes at a time, so I am always looking for a mini-lesson I can use. Some good resources I have used are:  The series called Complete Library Skills published by Instructional Fair  ISBN # 0-7424-1956-8 This is designed for K5-6 grades. I have also used:  57 games to play in the library or Classroom published by Alleyside Press (Highsmith Press)  ISBN #1-57950-014-5
 * Resources for teaching Dewey**

I really struggle finding quick, but meaningful library skills for grades 7 and 8. Does anyone have any good resources they can recommend for upper grades.

From Iowa City Schools - tons of great library ideas! []

From St Martin of Tours