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Resource Type
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Grade
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Reference Materials
44
3rd
3.5/5 Stars

3rd graders will learn how to use four types of reference materials (Atlas, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus). Each slide includes the purpose for using that specific reference. There are challenge questions included that give mock situations where students must decide what correct reference material they would use.

Understanding American Values
71
6th - 10th
3.0/5 Stars

Scholars read books and discuss emotions that lead up to the American Revolution. They also discuss vocabulary and use reference materials to research the Internet for causes and sentiment that led to the American Revolution.

Theme 3 Long Vowels
1,936
5th - 6th
4.0/5 Stars

Practice, practice, practice! Eight pages of practice. Included are exercises involving long vowels, common and proper nouns, proofreading, alphabetical order, and reference materials. There are even exercises for classrooms that have computers.

Where is Appalachia?
63
3rd - 6th
3.5/5 Stars

After reading Cynthia Rylant’s  Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds, scholars watch a PowerPoint presentation on the location of Appalachia. They then use reference materials to research information on Appalachia and Appalachian culture.

Spelling: Nouns, Proper Nouns, Reference Materials, Action Verbs
359
3rd - 4th
3.0/5 Stars

In this spelling unit worksheet, students explore nouns, proper nouns, reference materials, and action verbs as they study the 72 words listed and complete a variety of activities using the words correctly.

Around the World At 30o North Latitude
35
4th - 8th
3.0/5 Stars

Reinforce the use of an atlas and reference materials with writers. They discover how geographic location can make living easier or harder. They draw an assigned journey on a map, categorize survival needs, and prioritize options during the journey.

Encyclopedia Introduction
946
2nd
3.5/5 Stars

Second graders demonstrate how to use reference materials. In this library media lesson plan, 2nd graders are introduced to the encyclopedia and are shown how to use the encyclopedia as a reference. Students use encyclopedias to complete a worksheet.

Long Vowels, Nouns, Proper Nouns, Reference Materials
72
4th - 5th
2.0/5 Stars

In these spelling skills and grammar usage worksheets, students complete a series of activities that help them spell and use words with long vowel sounds, nouns, proper nouns, and reference materials.

100 Questions
131
7th - 11th
3.5/5 Stars

Gather around to play a game! Middle and high schoolers answer questions (provided here) using various reference materials. Bring encyclopedias and other reference materials to class, as each group has limited Internet access! An answer key is provided for the questions given, but you could also tailor questions to a unit you studied or might be studying in the near future. 

Find and Seek Historical WV--Get Set! Here We Come!
9
6th - 8th
3.5/5 Stars

Middle schoolers research and visit historical sites or points of interest throughout the State of West Virginia. They use reference materials to gather information, design travel brochures, and prepare PowerPoint presentations to share with others.