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Historical Fiction and Literature-Based Instruction.
Browne, Karen Stevens – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1991
Describes a social studies unit for elementary students that is based on historical fiction and integrates the use of skills in library media, language arts, reading, and critical thinking. The roles of the teacher and of the library media specialist are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Course Integrated Library Instruction, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Role of Library Media Specialists in Reading Promotion.
Piersma, Mary L.; Allen, Diane – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1991
Reports results of a survey that examined the role of school library media specialists in Alabama public schools in promoting reading growth, assisting classroom teachers, and teaching reading skills. Comparisons of ideal and actual responsibilities are made, and academic preparation of media specialists in the area of reading is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Learning Resources Centers
Information Skills for South Dakota Students.
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Gilliland, Donna – 1986
Designed to help students in grades kindergarten through 12 become proficient in library and information skills, this curriculum guide emphasizes the following information skill categories: (1) orientation to the library/media center; (2) reference and research; (3) production of informational media presentations in a variety of formats; and (4)…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Resources Centers
Making Friends with Print.
Robinson, Dorothy W. – American Libraries, 1982
The experimental program described was conducted at an inner-city school media center located on Chicago's west side to encourage students from an orally-oriented background to make use of library materials and feel comfortable with library surroundings and lending procedures. (LLS)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Experimental Programs, Inner City, Junior High Schools
Analyse and Select/Reject Information: Reading Strategies.
Garner, Imogen, Comp.; And Others – 1986
Because the teacher librarian has an important educational role to play in assisting students to become independent learners by applying the inquiry process to library research, this booklet has been designed to assist teacher librarians in teaching students the information skills appropriate to stage three of the inquiry process, i.e., analyzing…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluative Thinking, Foreign Countries, Information Seeking
Nonfiction.
Callison, Daniel – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2000
Discusses the importance of nonfiction as part of children's and young adults' reading. Topics include library collection development practices to keep nonfiction collections up-to-date; electronic formats that allow interaction; nonfiction picture books; booktalks; results of research on reading and skill development related to nonfiction; and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Research on the Impact of School Library Media Programs on Student Achievement.
Didier, Elaine K. – 1984
This report summarizes an investigation of the relationship between public elementary school students' achievement in reading and study skills and several aspects of the library media program. Data were collected from a statewide survey of library media programs and personnel, district summaries of reading achievement scores for fourth and seventh…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Correlation, Educational Background, Elementary Education