UBD Unit-ref

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Stage 1- Understanding By Design

Georgia Performance Standard:ELA4W3 The student uses research and technology to support writing. The studenta. Acknowledges information from sources.

b. Locates information in reference texts by using organizational features (i.e.,prefaces, appendices, indices, glossaries, and tables of contents).

Standards for the 21st-Century Learners:Standard 1: Learners use skills, resources, & tools to inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.Skill 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.

Disposition in Action 1.2.2 Demonstrate confidence and self-direction by making independent choices in the

selection of resources and information. Responsibility 1.3.3 Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information.

Self-Assessment Strategy 1.4.4 Seek appropriate help when it is needed.

stablished Goals:

he student will:

Identify type of reference materials needed to locate specific informationDemonstrate the ability to locate information in the media center

Demonstrate the ability to use organizational features

Understandings:

tudents will understand that:

Different types of reference books contain

ifferent information

A dictionary is used to find definitionsA thesaurus is used to find synonyms and

ntonyms

An atlas contains maps

An almanac contains facts and statisticsAn encyclopedia contains general

nformation on a wide variety of topics,

sually in the form of articlesOrganizational features help in the search for

nformation

Essential Questions:

- Why do we need information?- How can we use organizational tools to find

information?

- How do we know that information isreliable?

- How can we use information that we have

found?


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tudents will be able to:

ind definitions

ind synonyms for specific words

ind statistical informationind locations on a map

ind information on specific subjects

Stage 2: Evidence of Desired Results

Performance Tasks:

Students will work with five different types of reference materials, completing aworksheet for each source. Once they have gained experience working with these

reference materials, the students will complete a scavenger hunt in the media center.

They will work in teams of two, identifying the correct reference source, and then finding

the required information.

tudents will know:

A dictionary is used to find definitions and parts of speechA thesaurus is used to find synonyms

An almanac is used to find statistical information

An atlas is used to find map informationAn enc clo edia is used to find information on s ecific to ics


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Worksheet #1:

Dictionary Worksheet

Name_____________________________________Date__________________________

Directions: Using a dictionary, define each of the

following words. Include the part of speech. Write a sentence using that word.

1. important:

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2. detest:

_____________________________________________________________

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3. shallow:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

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4. yardstick:

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

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5. currency:

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

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Worksheet #2

Thesaurus Activity

Name___________________________________________Date_________________

Replace all underlined words with synonyms.

1. Joshua walked quickly across the street toward the store.

2. Amber was so upset to see the injured dog that she cried all the way home.

3. After leaving the school, Martin ran quickly to the park to play.

4. The bird flapped its wings as the fountain of water wet its feathers.

5. After placing the empty cookie jar on the table, the brothers hurried quietly from thekitchen.


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Worksheet #3

Almanac Activity

Name______________________________________Date___________________

Find at least 3 interesting facts about each of these topics:

1. Weather:

2. Sports:

3. Animals/Nature:

4. Space/Astronomy:

5. Body/Health:


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Worksheet #4

Atlas Activity

Name___________________________________________Date____________________

Find the answers to at least five of the following questions:

1. List four countries that border France.

1.

2.

3.

4.

2. What is the capital of Portugal?

3. Which country looks like a boot, and what body of water surrounds it?

4. Where is the Hawaii located?

5. Where are the Pyrenees Mountains located?

6. On which continent will you find Swaziland?

7. What country is between Finland and Norway?

8. What two countries border the United States?

9. Where is Venice?

10. Name four land-locked countries in Europe.

1.

2.3.

4.


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Worksheet #5

Encyclopedia Activity

Name_____________________________________________Date_________________

Write the subject you are assigned on the line below.

SUBJECT ASSIGNED_______________________________

1. Choose the correct encyclopedia volume.2. Write four (4) interesting facts about your subject. Use your own words. Do not copy.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Which encyclopedia did you use? (Title of set)

What is the title of your article (What did you look up)?

What are the volume letter and number of your encyclopedia?

Volume______________ Number (#) _______________

What are the page numbers of the article?

From _________to____________

How old is your encyclopedia? _____________What is the copyright date? ___________


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Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt

Name_________________________________Date____________

Use the correct reference source to find information on the following subject matter.

List all page numbers in parentheses. You may begin with any reference source.

Encyclopedia:

Find information on one of the following famous Georgia authors. Give the authors place of

birth and list at least two facts about that person.

Alice Walker:

Jimmy Carter:

Almanac:

Find answers to the following questions. List the page number in parentheses.

1. What state was admitted to the union on January 3rd, 1959?

2. What planet is closest to the sun?

Atlas:

Find the following information:

1. In which Southern state will you find the city of Charlotte?

2. In what ocean does Bermuda lie?


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Thesaurus:

Find another word for:

1. gadget

2. deal

3. list

Dictionary:

Define the following words:

1. flexible:

2. segment:

3. tremor:

Bonus questions:

1. Who signed the Declaration of Independence, only to die from a duel shortly afterwards?


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Stage 3: Learning Plan

Day 1- Students will view Animoto video. Then teacher will introduce the dictionary as a reference source.

Students will complete a worksheet by looking up predetermined words, define them, include the part ofspeech, and then write a sentence using that word.

Day 2- Teacher will use a PowerPoint presentation to give information on the thesaurus. Students will completea worksheet by exchanging underlined words for a synonym, which they must look up in a thesaurus.

Day 3- Teacher will show students how an atlas works as they explore the pages together. Once the studentshave an understanding of the resource, they will complete a worksheet in which they must find geographical

information using the index.

Day 4- Teacher will talk to students about encyclopedias and what types of information can be attained by theiruse. Students will then choose a piece of paper on which a word is written, choose the correct volume from a

set of encyclopedias, then find the word and write four interesting facts about their topics on a worksheet. They

will include information about the encyclopedia, such as volume number and copyright date.

Day 5- Students will begin by exploring the almanac and getting a sense of what type of information can be

found in this resource. They will then complete a worksheet by looking up information on the topics providedthem and write down three facts that they find interesting for each topic.

Day 6- The culminating activity for assessment is a scavenger hunt in the media center. They will work in

teams of two to find information in each of the five reference resources in order to complete their assignment.As they finish, teacher will check to see that they have correct information, and then they will be rewarded with

a treat.
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