Henrico Library Learning Experience Plan
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Christina Stewart- Pocahontas Middle School
Library Missions: Introduction to Library Tools
 Mission 1- Catalog
 Mission 2- Getting to know the library and how to use it
 Mission 3- eBooks
 Mission 4- Plagiarism
 Mission 5- Copyright
 Mission 6- Web Evaluation
6th
Reading
1- Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge
2- Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new
situations, and create new knowledge
3- Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual,
visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
1.1.8 Demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and
pursuing inquiry
1.3.1 Respect copyright/intellectual property rights of creators and producers.
1.3.5 Use information technology responsibly.
2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize
information.
4.3.2 Recognize that resources are created for a variety of purposes.
1.1.4
-Evaluate sources based on criteria such as copyright date, authority of author or
publisher, comprehensiveness, readability, and alignment with research needs
-Select a variety of credible sources in different formats relevant to research needs.
1.1.6
-Use both facts and opinions responsibly by identifying and verifying them.
1.1.8
-Use technology resources, such as online encyclopedias, online databases, and Web
subject directories, to locate information.
-Implement keyword search strategies.
-Select and use grade-level-appropriate electronic reference materials and teacherselected websites to answer questions.
-Use word processing, drawing, presentations, graphing, and other productivity tools
to illustrate concepts and convey ideas
6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral
presentations.
a) Distinguish between fact and opinion.
b) Compare and contrast viewpoints.
d) Paraphrase and summarize what is heard.
e) Use language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose.
6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy.
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b) Identify the characteristics and effectiveness of a variety of media messages.
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional
texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry.
f) Use information in the text to draw conclusions and make inferences.
h) Identify the main idea.
6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research
product.
a) Collect information from multiple sources including online, print and media.
b) Evaluate the validity and authenticity of texts (in websites).
c) Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate
information. d) Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow
ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information.
15- 30 minutes for each mission
Brief Assessment following every mission using the library tool.
 Mission 1 Assessment- Worksheet requiring students to use the catalog
 Mission 2 Assessment- Worksheet requiring students to use the video/library
website
 Mission 3 Assessment- Worksheet requiring students to use the video/Follett
Shelf
 Mission 4 Assessment- Worksheet creating citations using Easy Bib
 Mission 5 Assessment- Quia Quiz
 Mission 6 Assessment- Quia Quiz
Each mission has a brief video introducing the library tools or resources. Following
the video students completed a brief assessment. To create the videos I used a
variety of resources such as PowerPoint, Vcasmo, Capture Wiz Pro, Active Inspire and
Movie Maker.
Missions will be used as a foundation for student projects, research, and written
reports.
1. Collaborated with 6th Grade Reading Wheel to develop list of mission topics.
2. Created the missions using a variety of technology tools.
3. I went to the classroom to introduce the resource or tool.
4. Students were directed to the video on SchoolSpace/ library website.
 Mission 1- http://vimeo.com/73794002
 Mission 2- http://vimeo.com/73794002
 Mission 3- http://vimeo.com/73947080
 Mission 4- http://vimeo.com/74403121
 Mission 5- http://vimeo.com/74770813
 Mission 6- http://vimeo.com/76624867
5. Students were directed to complete brief assessment
 Missions 1-4 sheets attached
 Mission 5 quia quiz http://www.quia.com/quiz/4378931.html
 Mission 6 quia quiz http://www.quia.com/quiz/4419976.html
Students dropped their assessments in my SchoolSpace dropbox so they could be
reviewed.
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1. Go to the Google Chrome icon on your desk top and double click
2. Go to the Library Website. http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/custewart/
3. Add this website to your toolbar by clicking on the star.
4. Under the Catalog tab click on Pocahontas Catalog.
5. Go to the middle column, find Pocahontas and then click on the dancing books.
6. What are the six ways to search the catalog?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. Do a subject search for Cats. How many books does the Pocahontas library have on this topic?
8. Scroll down and find the book titled, ASPCA Complete Cat Care Manual. Is this a fiction or nonfiction
book?
9. What is the call number?
10. When was this book published?
11. Who was the publisher?
12. How many pages does this book have?
13. Go back to your search results by clicking on Find more on this topic.
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14. Find the book titled Cats of the Clans. Is this book a fiction or nonfiction book?
15. What is the call number?
16. Go to the top of the page and click on Search/Home.
17. Do an author search for Jordan Sonnenblick. Do we have any ebooks by this author? (remember if it is an
ebook it will have this icon at the bottom of the record.)
18. If so, what is the title of the ebook?
19. How many items do we have in the library written by this author?
20. What is the call number of the books written by this author?
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NAME:
Teacher:
Block:
Directions: First watch the video titled Mission Two. Then use what you learned in
the video and the Library website to help you answer the following questions.
Library Website- http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/custewart/
1.
What are the last names of the Library staff members?
a. Librarian:
_____________________________
b. Library Assistant: _______________________ (She is the BEST!)
2.
How are Fiction books shelved and cataloged ?
3.
How many items can you check out at one time?
4.
How long can you keep the items you check out?
5.
When you first come to the library, what do you need to do?
6.
If you lose your library card, how much does it cost to buy a new one?
7.
What is the name of the section of books that can be used in the library but
you must have the Librarians’ permission to check out?
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8.
What are two of the book titles for the Virginia Readers’ Choice program this
year?
9.
If you check out three books, and they are all two days overdue, how much
money will you owe the library?
10.
Go to the library homepage. Click Fundraising. What does the library collect to
earn money? Why should you collect these?
11.
If you lose an audio book (book on CD) that cost us $50 to buy, how much will
you have to pay to replace it? ____________ If you lose only one CD in the
audio book, how much will you have to pay? __________
12.
Yes or No. Can you check out books if you owe fines?
13.
If you want to check out a Virginia Readers’ Choice book and they are all
checked out, what can you do to make sure you get the book as soon as it is
returned? ___________________
14.
What is the name of the form you fill out if you want to borrow a book from
another school in our county?
15.
What is the call number for a biography on Rosa Parks?
________________________
16.
Go to the library homepage. What is the Library Super Card and why should you
hold on to it?
17.
When is the first Scholastic Book Fair?
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18.
When will the Hawk Book Club meet?
19.
Which grade level can participate in Book It?
20.
How many books do you have to read in order to get a pizza coupon?
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NAME:
Teacher:
Block:
7. Go to the Google Chrome icon on your desk top and double click
8. Go to the Library Website. http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/custewart/
9. Click on the page titled eBooks
10. Click on the Follett Shelf link
11. This will take you to the log in screen. Enter your HCPS username and HCPS password and then
hit Log In.
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Now that you are on the Follett Shelf website, Look on the left hand side and list the 8 ways you can
Narrow your search.
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2.
3.
4.
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7. You will have access to both elementary school titles and middle school titles. True or False
8. You were assigned a research project in English classes and your teachers wants you to look for books.
Can you use ebooks for your project? True or False
9. Do a search for books about volcanos. How many ebooks are available?
10. If you want to check one of these books out, what icon do you need to click on?
11. If you check out a book, how long will you have access to it?
12. Can you return book early?
13. If you forget to return your book, what will happen?
14. Click on the bookbag icon located at the top of the webpage.
this bookbag has?
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2.
3.
4.
5.
15. Take a look at this book on volcanoes.
According to this record, is the book available for checkout?
Is this book a Fiction or Nonfiction book?
Who is the editor?
List the five features
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How would you open the book?
16. I have opened the book. Use the picture to answer the questions below.
Take a look at the different sections of chapter two. Based on the table of contents which pages
numbers will help you research the different types of eruptions?
17. Take a look at page 111, The Four Worst Eruptions in History. What was the name of the worst
volcano eruption and where was it located?
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NAME:
Teacher:
Block:
Directions: If you think the statement needs to be cited, put a “C” beside the statement. If you don’t
think the statement needs to be cited, put a “N” beside the statement.
____Elvis Presley is arguably American’s best beloved and most recognizable musician of all time.
____ According to Ed Silverman, “Presley’s fame has been achieved largely through radio broadcast of
his records and the appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.”
____ Elvis Presley has sold over one billion record units worldwide, more than anyone in record industry
history. It is estimated that 40% of Elvis’ total record sales have been outside the United States.
____ His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humor endeared him to millions, as did the
humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life.
____ Elvis Presley was the subject of a postage stamp in 1993.
Directions- Using http://www.easybib.com/ cite the following sources.
Nonfiction
Book
Insert Nonfiction Book Citation Here:
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Biography
Insert Biography Book Citation Here:
SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LAST ONE
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Website
http://www.timeforkids.com/news/history-labor-day/12426
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Image from Website
http://travel.nationalgeographic.c
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