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Presentation, Presentation, Presentation
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A
survey of different types of presentations: oral, written, research paper,
powerpoint, hyperstudio.
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5
sessions Grades 3-12
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Doing
the Dewey
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How to use
the Dewey Decimal System to find books in the nonfiction section of a
library. Includes a survey of the variety of nonfiction books
available.
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12
sessions Grades 3-12
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Reference
Tools and How To Use Them
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How, when
and why students should use almanacs, atlases, biographical dictionaries,
encyclopedia, and fact books in print and on-line.
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15
sessions Grades 4-12
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Which
Search Engine To Use When
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Survey of
the various search engines available on the internet, how to use each one,
and why some search engines are better than others.
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3
sessions Grades 4-12
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When Is the Internet My Last Resort?
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How to set
a research strategy to help determine the best resources available to find
your information.
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3
sessions Grades 4-12
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Now I Have the Information, What Do I
Do With It?
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How to
define research questions, take notes, organize information, and prepare a
presentation using traditional or computer based tools.
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5
sessions Grades 4-12
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"T'ain't
Necessarily So!"
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How to
evaluate the information you’ve found and decide if it is worthwhile,
relevant, and reliable.
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2
sessions Grades 3-12
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Folk and Fairy Tales Around the World
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Survey
of various folk and fairy tales comparing settings, characters, and plots.
Can be organized around a theme of your choosing.
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5
to 12 sessions depending on theme and grade level Grades K-12
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Calling All Caldecotts
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Survey of
Caldecott Medal books, styles of illustration, and famous
illustrators.
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5
sessions Grades K-3
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Know Your Newberys
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Survey of
Newbery Medal books comparing theme, setting, characterization, plot, and
use of language. Introduction to Newbery winning authors.
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5
to 10 sessions depending on theme and grade level Grades 3-8
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Poetry Potpourri
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Introduction
to types of poetry. Program is dependent on grade level and curriculum
needs.
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Sessions
vary according to need Grades K-12
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Literary Genres: All Types of Reading
for All Types of Readers
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Survey of
the different genres of fiction: mystery, historical fiction, science
fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction.
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10
sessions Grades 3-8
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Who's Your Hero? Epics and Legends
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Survey of
famous epics and legends including stories about King Arthur, Robin Hood,
Odysseus, Beowulf, Hercules, and other epic heroes from world
literature.
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10
sessions Grades 3-12
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