National 2.

4 The student who is information literate evaluates information

Literacy critically and competently by selecting information appropriate to the
Standard problem or question at hand.

THIRD
Virginia 3.7(E) The student will use dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference
SOL books.
Library
The student will use reference books to search for information.
Objective

Title “Super Sleuths”

Resources Almanac, atlas, dictionary, encyclopedia, Super Sleuths worksheets
Ask a few random questions for which reference books would be
Introduction
used to locate answers.
Vocabulary Reference books, almanac, atlas, dictionary, encyclopedia

Week 1: Show the reference books listed in the vocabulary list and explain the
type of information one can obtain from each of them. Ask practice questions
and guide students to the correct response as a group. (Questions from the
worksheet may be used as practice questions.) Talk about why one resource is
better than another for finding certain information. Have students engage in
individual practice by beginning the “Super Sleuths” worksheets. Students may
work individually or in pairs depending on time allotted.

Activity Week 2: Students will complete the “Super Sleuths” worksheets and go over
answers with the Library Media Specialist.

Go over the answers to the worksheets. Discuss why a particular resource was
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chosen.
Lesson # 3-2.4a worksheet (1 of 2
Super Sleuths
Name ________________________________________

Use the almanac, atlas, dictionary, or

encyclopedia to find answers to the following questions.

 Circle the key word in each question

 Circle the reference source you need to find the answer.

1. How many syllables are in “familiarity”? ________________________

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2. Find a map of Italy. Name the sea south of Italy.

______________________

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3. Find an article on elephants. Name the two kinds of elephants.

_________________________
_____________________________________
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4. Find a list of current Supreme Court judges. Name the first woman on the
court.
_________________________________________________________
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5. Find a list of the ten all time best selling paperback books. Which one is
illustrated by Garth Williams?
______________________________________
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6. Find a map of Virginia. How many miles south of Richmond is the North
Carolina line? ____________________ miles
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Lesson # 3-2.4a worksheet (2 of 2)

7. What part of speech is “outstanding”?

_______________________________
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8. What do telescopes do?

___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
__

Who was the first to use a telescope to study the sky?

________________________________________________________________________________

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9. Define “fuselage.”
_______________________________________________

What are the guide words on the page? __________________ and

______________________________
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10.In football, who is the top NFL rushing leader in

1997?___________________

How far did he rush the ball? _________________ yards

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11.Looking at a physical map of the United States, name the mountain range
that passes through Virginia.
__________________________________________
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12.Find an article on China. Name the two largest cities.

 ___________________________
__________________________________

What name do the Chinese give their country? What does it mean?

____________________________
_________________________________

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Congratulations!!!! You are now Super Sleuths!!!

Lesson # 3-2.4a worksheet (1 of 2)

Super Sleuths - Answer Key

Name ________________________________________

Use the almanac, atlas, dictionary, or

encyclopedia to find answers to the following questions.

 Circle the key word in each question

 Circle the reference source you need to find the answer.

1. How many syllables are in “familiarity”? __________6______________

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2. Find a map of Italy. Name the sea south of Italy.

__Mediterranean________

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3. Find an article on elephants. Name the two kinds of elephants.

__ African_______________ __ Indian_____________________________
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4. Find a list of current Supreme Court judges. Name the first woman on the
court. ____Sandra Day O’Connor________________________________
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5. Find a list of the ten all time best selling paperback books. Which one is
illustrated by Garth Williams? ____Charlotte’s Web___________________
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6. Find a map of Virginia. How many miles south of Richmond is the North
Carolina line? ____Any number between 60-65_____ miles
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Lesson # 3-2.4a worksheet (2 of 2) Answer Key

7. What part of speech is “outstanding”? _____adjective_______________

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8. What do telescopes do? ___Lets us see objects far away_____________

_______________________________________________________________

Who was the first to use a telescope to study the sky?

___________________Galileo_______________________________________________

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9. Define “fuselage.” ___the body of an airplane, not including the wings, tail,
and engine

What are the guide words on the page? __furrow_______ and

__________fuss_______ (Words may vary)
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10.In football, who is the top NFL rushing leader in 1997? __Barry
Saunders___

How far did he rush the ball? ___2,053_________ yards

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11.Looking at a physical map of the United States, name the mountain range
that passes through Virginia. _____Appalachian
Mountains_________________
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12.Find an article on China. Name the two largest cities.

____ Shanghai____________ and ______

Beijing________________________

What name do the Chinese give their country? What does it mean?

__Zhoonggu__________________ __Middle Kingdom__________________

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