Information Literacy

Your teacher wants you to write a report about a natural disaster. what step comes first?

• Decide upon a natural disaster topic.
• Make a list of questions about your topic.
• Find information about your topic.
• List what you already know about your topic.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

Your teacher wants you to research a world festival. Which research question is most useful?

• What are the main festivals in Asia?
• What are the origins of the Chinese New Year celebration?
• When is Chinese New Year
• How do families celebrate Chinese New Year?
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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.K.1

What reference source would give general knowledge about atoms and molecules?

• Atlas
• Dictionary
• Encyclopedia
• Biography of atomic scientist

Which group of topics is organized from broadest to narrowest?

• biomes>Ecosystems>forests>rainforests
• Pond>lake>freshwater>aquatic biome
• Rainforest>temperate forest>tundra 

You need to make a diorama of an Egyptian pyramid. Which resource would be the most helpful?

• tourist's online journal
• Egyptian govt. website with photos and videos of the pyramids
• Poetry database about ancient civilizations.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

You used a magazine article called"Today's Immigrants" by Karen Fanning for your project. You need to check some facts. Identify the best search strategy to use to locate the article.

• Subject search for Fanning
• Title search for " Today's Immigrants"
• Subject search for "Today's Immigrants"

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Researching the problem of plastic bags in landfills, you find a general science book. Plastic bags and landfills are not in the index. Which term should you try next?

• Dumps
• Bags
• Solid waste
• Trash

Do speed cameras reduce car accidents? Which fact answers this question?

• Police reported serious collisions fell by 27% with cameras in place.
• Police have requested funding for more cameras.
• The police many complaints that the cameras are a money making scheme.

In researching the effects of high energy drinks, you find a website listing the benefits. Which of the following would help best verify the accuracy of the information?

• Research articles and facts from a government agency
• Advertisements and celebrity endorsements
• Research articles and Advertisements
• Facts from govt. agency and celebrity endorsements.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following articles would contain biased information about the pros and cons of bottled water?

• Bottling company newsletter
• Encyclopedia Rticle about bottling.
• Magazine article about bottling.
• Govt. website

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6