E. Begin to use simple reference materials for sustained periods of time daily: dictionary, thesaurus, map key, graphs and charts, glossary, table of contents, telephone directory (SAT 10)
 

Learning about Maps and Colors
Using Harold and the Purple Crayon, students will learn how to interpret map symbols and identify the specific colors used for each.

Adventures in Nonfiction:  A Guided Inquiry Journey
These activities provide a foundation for using nonfiction resources for developing and answering questions about gathered information.

New Arrivals:  Get to know baby animals and create "peek" birth announcements with information about baby animals.

KidSpace @ The Internet Public Library  There are links to dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, and other sites for homework help.

Kidsclick:  Web search for children by librarians

WordCentral.Com:  Use this online student dictionary to look up words or make up your own dictionary.

Little Explorers Picture Dictionary:  This site offers a picture dictionary with links.

Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs):
(E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding)

E/B: Identify key characters through gesturing or with key words when given an oral prompt; D: Identify key characters, setting, and main events with spoken or written words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Identify key characters, setting, and main events with spoken or written words, phrases, and more complex sentences.
E/B: Represent key characters, setting, and main events nonverbally (i.e. pictures or gestures) or with spoken one-to-two word responses.
E/B: Respond to simple questions about characters and setting nonverbally (i.e. pictures or gestures) or with spoken one-to-two word responses.
E/B: Describe key characters, setting, and important events with spoken words or phrases; D: Describe key characters, setting, and main events with spoken or written words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Describe key characters, setting, and main events with spoken or written words, phrases, and more complex sentences.
E/B: Answer simple questions about characters, setting, and main events with spoken words or phrases; D: Answer more detailed questions about story with spoken or written words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Answer more complex questions about story with spoken or written words, phrases, and more complex sentences.
E/B: Retell beginning, middle, and end of story nonverbally (i.e. pictures or gestures) or with spoken simple words or phrases; D: Retell beginning, middle, and end of story with spoken or written words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Retell beginning, middle, and end of story with spoken or written words, phrases, and more complex sentences.

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