2.4 The student who is information literate evaluates information
critically and competently by selecting information appropriate to the
problem or question at hand.
3.7(E) The student will use dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference
books.
Library
Objective
The student will use reference books to search for information.
Title
“Super Sleuths”
Resources
Almanac, atlas, dictionary, encyclopedia, Super Sleuths worksheets
Ask a few random questions for which reference books would be
used to locate answers.
Reference books, almanac, atlas, dictionary, encyclopedia
Introduction
Vocabulary
THIRD
National
Literacy
Standard
Virginia
SOL
Week 1: Show the reference books listed in the vocabulary list and explain the
type of information one can obtain from each of them. Ask practice questions
and guide students to the correct response as a group. (Questions from the
worksheet may be used as practice questions.) Talk about why one resource is
better than another for finding certain information. Have students engage in
individual practice by beginning the “Super Sleuths” worksheets. Students may
work individually or in pairs depending on time allotted.
Activity
Closure
Week 2: Students will complete the “Super Sleuths” worksheets and go over
answers with the Library Media Specialist.
Go over the answers to the worksheets. Discuss why a particular resource was
chosen.
Lesson # 3-2.4a worksheet (1 of 2
Super Sleuths
Name ________________________________________
Use the almanac, atlas, dictionary, or
encyclopedia to find answers to the following questions.
 Circle the key word in each question
 Circle the reference source you need to find the answer.
1. How many syllables are in “familiarity”? ________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
2. Find a map of Italy. Name the sea south of Italy.
______________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
3. Find an article on elephants. Name the two kinds of elephants.
_________________________
_____________________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
4. Find a list of current Supreme Court judges. Name the first woman on the
court.
_________________________________________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
5. Find a list of the ten all time best selling paperback books. Which one is
illustrated by Garth Williams?
______________________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
6. Find a map of Virginia. How many miles south of Richmond is the North
Carolina line? ____________________ miles
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Lesson # 3-2.4a worksheet (2 of 2)
7. What part of speech is “outstanding”?
_______________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
8. What do telescopes do?
___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
__
Who was the first to use a telescope to study the sky?
________________________________________________________________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
9. Define “fuselage.”
_______________________________________________
What are the guide words on the page? __________________ and
______________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
10.In football, who is the top NFL rushing leader in
1997?___________________
How far did he rush the ball? _________________ yards
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
11.Looking at a physical map of the United States, name the mountain range
that passes through Virginia.
__________________________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
12.Find an article on China. Name the two largest cities.
___________________________
__________________________________
What name do the Chinese give their country? What does it mean?
____________________________
_________________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Congratulations!!!! You are now Super Sleuths!!!
Lesson # 3-2.4a worksheet (1 of 2)
Super Sleuths - Answer Key
Name ________________________________________
Use the almanac, atlas, dictionary, or
encyclopedia to find answers to the following questions.
 Circle the key word in each question
 Circle the reference source you need to find the answer.
1. How many syllables are in “familiarity”? __________6______________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
2. Find a map of Italy. Name the sea south of Italy.
__Mediterranean________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
3. Find an article on elephants. Name the two kinds of elephants.
__ African_______________ __ Indian_____________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
4. Find a list of current Supreme Court judges. Name the first woman on the
court. ____Sandra Day O’Connor________________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
5. Find a list of the ten all time best selling paperback books. Which one is
illustrated by Garth Williams? ____Charlotte’s Web___________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
6. Find a map of Virginia. How many miles south of Richmond is the North
Carolina line? ____Any number between 60-65_____ miles
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Lesson # 3-2.4a worksheet (2 of 2) Answer Key
7. What part of speech is “outstanding”? _____adjective_______________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
8. What do telescopes do? ___Lets us see objects far away_____________
_______________________________________________________________
Who was the first to use a telescope to study the sky?
___________________Galileo_______________________________________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
9. Define “fuselage.” ___the body of an airplane, not including the wings, tail,
and engine
What are the guide words on the page? __furrow_______ and
__________fuss_______ (Words may vary)
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
10.In football, who is the top NFL rushing leader in 1997? __Barry
Saunders___
How far did he rush the ball? ___2,053_________ yards
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
11.Looking at a physical map of the United States, name the mountain range
that passes through Virginia. _____Appalachian
Mountains_________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
12.Find an article on China. Name the two largest cities.
____ Shanghai____________ and ______
Beijing________________________
What name do the Chinese give their country? What does it mean?
__Zhoonggu__________________ __Middle Kingdom__________________
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia