Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Introduction to the Dewey Decimal System
This lesson introduces the Dewey Decimal System of numbering used for arranging nonfiction books on the shelves of an elementary school library.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Recognizing Letters of the Alphabet
This lesson plan reviews the alphabet with very young learners and introduces the concept of shelving in the library. The lesson plan incorporates software, reading, and games to address individual learning modes of the students.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Information Location Mini Lesson
This lesson introduces using the print encyclopedia for grades 3-5. Students are assigned a topic which is selected from their social studies curriculum. Small groups are sent to the reference shelf to select the correct encyclopedia...
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Class Flow: Fiction, Non Fiction and Dewey Decimal
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students in the Media Center recognize the difference between Fiction and Non-Fiction books and locate items on library shelves using call numbers.
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Class Flow: Library Pretest Grades 3 5
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a pretest for grades 3-5 to check knowledge of library skills at the beginning of the year.
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Class Flow: Library Pretest K 2
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart for grades K-2 contains a game to introduce and review a few primary library skills.
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Middletown Thrall Library: Do the Dewey
Can you find things on your library shelves? This site from the Middletown Thrall Library helps you learn about Dewey Decimal classification. Play the interactive games to quiz yourself when you've explored the site.