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Which subject	No subject
What topic	Learning about the school library
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Learning about the school library

Objectives

• Understand the different sections and resources available in the school library.
• Learn how to use the library catalog to find books and materials.
• Develop skills for conducting independent research using library resources.

Materials

• Library guide handouts
• Computer or tablet with library catalog access
• Whiteboard and markers
• Sample research questions or topics
• Index cards for homework assignment

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 6

Subject

No subject

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with standards related to information literacy and research skills as outlined in the national curriculum.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly discuss the importance of libraries and what students might already know about them.
2	Library Tour	10	Take students on a guided tour of the library, highlighting different sections and resources.
3	Using the Library Catalog	5	Demonstrate how to access and use the library catalog to find books and materials.
4	Research Skills Activity	5	Provide sample research questions and let students practice finding information in the library.
5	Homework Assignment Discussion	5	Explain the homework assignment: students will choose a topic to research and find one resource from the library.

Homework Assignment

• Each student will choose a research topic related to their interests and find one book or resource in the library that pertains to that topic. It will be submitted on an index card with the topic and the library resource details.

Homework Check

• The homework will be checked by collecting the index cards without requiring students to present in front of the class. This will allow for a comfortable assessment of their understanding and engagement with the library resources.

Lesson script