Moran

A questionnaire was recently completed by the kindergarten teachers at Beech Elementary regarding the instruction of research skills to the youngest of students in the school. Results from the questionnaire indicated that only one of the five kindergarten instructors was teaching students research skills. As a result, the school librarian collaborated with the kindergarten instructors to develop lesson plans that would ensure all students, at Beech Elementary, are being taught Information Literacy Skills throughout the year.
 * // Bird Research //**
 * //Kindergarten //**
 * //Beech Elementary //**
 * //Karla Moran //**


 * Pre-Assessment: ** The kindergarten teachers will complete the pre-assessment in their classroom. The instructor will explain to the students that they are going to gather information about different birds and present their findings to the class. A KWL chart has been designed by the librarian and printed, poster size, for the instructors to brainstorm with students about birds.




 * Standard(s)/Goal(s): **
 * 0001.4.1 **Define and narrow a research question appropriate to grade level and ability.
 * 0001.4.2 **Select a source necessary to answer a research question.
 * 0001.4.3 **Deliver an oral report on a research question.
 * 0001.2.2 **Develop critical speaking skills essential for effective communication.

<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Working with a reading buddy, the kindergarten students will use KidsInfo Bites online database to choose a specific bird to research. <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Given a research worksheet, the student will document 3 types of information about their bird. <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Using the research worksheet they have completed, the student will give an oral presentation with minimal or no assistance from the instructor.
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 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Materials, Media, and other Resources: **

__Instructor__ <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Bird Research KWL chart <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> LCD Projector <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Plan, Do, Review Song <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Plan, Do, Review PowerPoint <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Plan, Do, Review Cutouts <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Access to Computer Lab <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Bird Research Worksheet

__Student__ <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">12” x 18” paper <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Scissors <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Glue

<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The children have already been introduced and a pre-assessment was completed with their classroom teacher. During a subsequent visit to the media center the librarian will begin to introduce the Plan, Review, Do Research Skills as outlined on the Big 6 website. <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The students will be shown the following PowerPoint of how the Plan, Do, and Review Skills can be used to help solve any issues they may face daily. The instructor will use the scenario of a student trying to choose what clothing to wear to school.
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Set Induction: **

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<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. **<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Plan **<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> When we wake up in the morning we must choose appropriate clothing to wear to school. You would not want to wear a rain jacket on a hot, sunny day or shorts on a cold, snowy day. You must first make a plan. What information do I need to know? Where will I get my information? What will I look like when I’m finished? <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. **<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Do **<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> Next, using the information you have gathered decide what clothing you will wear. Once you have decided then put on the clothing. <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3. **<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Review **<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> This is a time to decide if you are pleased with the outfit you selected. Have you forgotten anything? Go outside to see if the outfit you is appropriate for the weather.

<span style="color: #0070c0; display: block; font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">After discussing how Plan, Do, and Review can help solve everyday problems teach the students the Super 3 S on g.

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<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> If time allows give each student a Plan, Do, Review Cutout Workshe e t, scissors, glue, and paper.



<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Create a flip-flap book with three flaps. The students will cut out and glue the words onto the top of the flap. The corresponding picture should be glued underneath each word. This allows for a time of reflection and review with the students.



<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The librarian and instructor will collaborate to instruct children in the computer lab. This is a lesson that would likely benefit from the aid of an older “buddy reader.” Our kindergarten students meet at least once a week with students from 5th grade class to help develop literacy skills. The older buddy readers would be great for assisting the younger students during research on the computer.
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Instructional Sequence: **

<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Give each set of students a Bird Research Worksheet. Explain to the students that they are going to use the principals of the Plan, Do, Review to complete a research assignment on a bird of their choice.

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<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. The worksheet they have been given has certain details that they are to find out about the bird they choose. Help the students access Kids InfoBits, choose the animal icon, and then click on birds. They will have a long list of birds that they may browse and decide for their research. <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3. First, they will need to look over the worksheet with their partner to make a plan. What information will they need to find for their bird? What will their paper look like when it’s finished? <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4. Tell the students that when researching a subject it is always important to document where they found their information. There is a formal entry for this type of documentation and it is called a citation. They will learn the correct format in the future. However, for the time being we will simply make a note on our research paper that they completed their research using Kids InfoBits. <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">5. Once they have decided on a bird to research and discussed a plan with their partner it is time to begin their research. Find the information required on their worksheet to complete the assignment. <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">6. Finally, they need to review their paper. Have they found all the information that was requested? What new information did they learn about their bird? What grade do they expect to get on their paper?

<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Allow the students individual time to present their paper orally. They should tell the class what bird they researched, what it eats, and show their picture.
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Closure: **

<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The librarian will work closely with the instructors of each kindergarten class to make sure that any special needs, required by students, are provided in both the library and computer lab setting. In addition, the partnership between the kindergarten student and older students has been assigned with each individual student’s needs in mind.
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<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Students will be assessed using the attached rubric:
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Reflection: