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Information Literacy For 4 th -6 th Graders By: Sarah Aloise

Information Literacy For 4 th -6 th Graders By: Sarah Aloise. “Information Literacy- the ability to find and use information- . . .” American Library Association, 1998. You have to do a research project!. Don’t Panic !!!!!!. The Big6 TM Steps Can Help!. Step 1: Task Definition.

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Information Literacy For 4 th -6 th Graders By: Sarah Aloise

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  1. Information Literacy For 4th-6th Graders By: Sarah Aloise “Information Literacy- the ability to find and use information- . . .” American Library Association, 1998

  2. You have to do a research project!

  3. Don’t Panic !!!!!!

  4. The Big6TM Steps Can Help!

  5. Step 1:Task Definition

  6. 1.1 Define the information problem • 1.2 Identify information needed

  7. Step 2:Information Seeking Strategies

  8. 2.1 Determine all possible sources • 2.2 Select the best sources

  9. Step 3: Location and Access

  10. 3.1 Locate Sources • 3.2 Find Information within sources

  11. Step 4:Use of Information

  12. 4.1 Engage by reading, hearing, or touching • 4.2 Extract relevant information

  13. Step 5:Synthesis

  14. 5.1 Organize from multiple sources • 5.2 Present the information

  15. Step 6: Evaluation

  16. 6.1 Judge the product • 6.2 Judge the process

  17. Let’s focuson Step 3: Locating Information.

  18. In this step, you will: • Find each source of information. 2. Locate the information in this source.

  19. Here are a few tips to guide you as you search.

  20. Make a list of keywords. These are words that are related to your topic.

  21. You can use your keywords to locate your sources.

  22. To locate books: Just type your keywords into OPAC and do a subject search.

  23. Remember to write down the title and call number of each book you want to find.

  24. 300 You can use the Dewey Decimal System to help you locate them. 900 700 200 500

  25. You can use your keywords to look up information in encyclopedias, too.

  26. Gg Find the volume that matches the first letter of your keyword. Kk Bb Pp

  27. Use the guidewords at the top of each page to help you locate your keyword. Words will be arranged alphabetically.

  28. 4. Use your keywords to locate information in other resources, too.

  29. You might find your keyword in the index at the back or in the table of contents at the beginning of a resource.

  30. Your keywords will help you find information online, too. Try typing them in the search bar.

  31. 6. Remember to use keywords to help you search online databases like GaleOnline, as well.

  32. Bookmark sites that you plan to use or return to.

  33. You can even use keywords to locate a person to interview or a place to visit in the phone book.

  34. The yellow pages will be organized alphabetically by subject.

  35. 8. Remember to record every source as you go. You will need this information later!

  36. Good keywords can open information doors!

  37. Works Cited American Association of School Librarians, Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. American Library Association. Chicago. 1998. p. 1 Berkowitz, Robert E. Eisenberg, Michael B. Get Started withthe Big6™!. 2001-2005 BIG6 Associates, LLC. 29 November 2007. <http://www.big6.com/kidsshowarticle.php?id=222&p age=2 Samuels, Holly. The Big6 Skills™. 2004. Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. 29 November 2007. <http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/Big_Six_Step_3.as p

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