Sixth Grade October Library Happenings

This month, sixth graders focused on the first two steps of the Big6 Research Model.  We talked about "task definition" and discussed various ways to narrow a topic.  We practiced using the "encyclopedia method" whereby students utilized an inverted triangle graphic organizer and the Encyclopedia Britannica database to narrow a topic. We also talked about "information seeking strategies" and how some information sources are better than others when solving information problems.  We practiced by playing a Reference Relay game whereby teams of students had to match the best information source to answer various questions. They had a great time while learning all about reference sources of information.

This month, sixth graders also enjoyed reading The Widow's Broom by the Caldecott winning author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg.  They always enjoy searching for the bull terrier named Fritz hidden in the illustrations of all of his books!