Big6, Large and in Charge
Project-Based Information Literacy Lessons for Grades 3-6
1st Edition
Published on 21. March 2013
256 pages
978-1-58683-544-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book helps teachers and teacher librarians effectively collaborate to teach students the concept of the Big6 and complete research projects in meaningful and memorable ways.
Utilizing the popular and familiar illustrated graphic novel format that appeals to young learners, Big6, Large and in Charge: Project-Based Information Literacy Lessons for Grades 3-6 is a book of collaborative unit plans for teacher librarians and teachers that includes all the reproducible materials needed to implement the units. The units are based around the Common Core State Standards, AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner, and other national content standards.
Developed by two library media specialists with extensive experience in creating educational and entertaining lesson plans for teachers, the book takes the concept of Big6 a step further by transforming the process into an engaging character who drops in to help students solve the problems. The exercises presented are based on interesting, realistic situations and are specifically designed to encourage critical thinking.
Utilizing the popular and familiar illustrated graphic novel format that appeals to young learners, Big6, Large and in Charge: Project-Based Information Literacy Lessons for Grades 3-6 is a book of collaborative unit plans for teacher librarians and teachers that includes all the reproducible materials needed to implement the units. The units are based around the Common Core State Standards, AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner, and other national content standards.
Developed by two library media specialists with extensive experience in creating educational and entertaining lesson plans for teachers, the book takes the concept of Big6 a step further by transforming the process into an engaging character who drops in to help students solve the problems. The exercises presented are based on interesting, realistic situations and are specifically designed to encourage critical thinking.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-58683-544-6 (9781586835446)
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Annette C.H. Nelson | Danielle N. DuPuis
Big6, Large and in Charge
Project-Based Information Literacy Lessons for Grades 3-6
Book
03/2013
Linworth Publishing, Incorporated
€96.75
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Persons
Danielle N. DuPuis is a National Board Certified library media specialist and a Google Certified Teacher who works as a media specialist for Howard County Public Schools in Maryland.
Annette C.H. Nelson is a National Board Certified library media specialist. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a master's degree in library science and works as a media specialist for Howard County Public Schools in Maryland.
DuPuis and Nelson are coauthors of The Adventures of Super3: A Teacher's Guide to Information Literacy for Grades K-2.
Annette C.H. Nelson is a National Board Certified library media specialist. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a master's degree in library science and works as a media specialist for Howard County Public Schools in Maryland.
DuPuis and Nelson are coauthors of The Adventures of Super3: A Teacher's Guide to Information Literacy for Grades K-2.
Content
Acknowledgments
CD Contents
Standards and Permissions
CHAPTER 1: Using the Big6tm
Introduction to the Big6
How to Use This Book
Collaboration
CHAPTER 2: Transitioning from Super3 to Big6
Super3 Has a Brother??!!
Big6 Introduction Comic
Big6 Chant
Big6 Situation Cards
Big6 In Action!
Big6 Step Cards
CHAPTER 3: Using Big6 with Third Graders
Unit 1 Suggested Timeline
Unit 2 Suggested Timeline
Suggested Books for Big6 and the Poetry Pessimist Unit
Big6 & the Poetry Pessimist Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Big6 & the Poetry Pessimist Comic
Poetry Assignment
Big6 & the Poetry Pessimist (Third and Fourth Grades)
Poetry Pamphlet
Poetry Rubrics
Note-Taking Rules
Big6 & the Poetry Pessimist (Fifth and Sixth Grades)
Suggested Books for Big6 and the Sorry Scientist Unit
Big6 & the Sorry Scientist Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Big6 & the Sorry Scientist Comic
Big6 & the Sorry Scientist (Third and Fourth Grades)
Big6 & the Sorry Scientist (Fifth and Sixth Grades)
Rocket Idea Booklet
Sara's Supply Box
Rate Your Work Exit Ticket
Email Rubric
Technology Email Rubric
CHAPTER 4: Using the Big6 with Fourth Grade
Suggested Timeline
Suggested Books for Big6 and the Anxious Author Unit
Big6 & the Anxious Author Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Big6 & the Anxious Author Comic
Big6 & the Anxious Author (Fourth Grade)
Big6 & the Anxious Author (Third Grade)
Big6 & the Anxious Author (Fifth and Sixth Grades)
Adaptation Matching
Alien Paragraph Example
Sample Notes
Big6 & the Anxious Author-Collage Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
CHAPTER 5: Using Big6 with Fifth Grade
Suggested Timeline
Suggested Books for Big6 and the Troubled Teacher Unit
Big6 & the Troubled Teacher Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Big6 & the Troubled Teacher Comic
Big6 & the Troubled Teacher (Fifth and Sixth Grades)
Postcard Sample
Big6 & the Troubled Teacher (Third Grade)
Big6 & the Troubled Teacher (Fourth Grade)
Penguin Jokes
Research Examples
Friendly Letter Examples
Postcard Examples (Third Grade)
Super3 & the Penguin Problem
Lesson 1
Postcard
Works Cited
CHAPTER 6: Using Big6 with Sixth Grade
Suggested Timeline
Suggested Books for Big6 and the Confused Contractor Unit
Big6 & the Confused Contractor Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Big6 & the Confused Contractor Comic
Big6 & the Confused Contractor (Sixth Grade)
Big6 & the Confused Contractor (Third and Fourth Grades)
Big6 & the Confused Contractor (Fifth Grade)
Aceme's Green Home Building Guide
Job Descriptions
Materials & Costs
Materials & Costs (Third and Fourth Grades)
Time Clock Cards
PowerPoint Rubric
Argument Sample
Argument Writing Rubric
Sample Opinion Writing (Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades)
Opinion Writing Rubric (Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade)
Index
CD Contents
Standards and Permissions
CHAPTER 1: Using the Big6tm
Introduction to the Big6
How to Use This Book
Collaboration
CHAPTER 2: Transitioning from Super3 to Big6
Super3 Has a Brother??!!
Big6 Introduction Comic
Big6 Chant
Big6 Situation Cards
Big6 In Action!
Big6 Step Cards
CHAPTER 3: Using Big6 with Third Graders
Unit 1 Suggested Timeline
Unit 2 Suggested Timeline
Suggested Books for Big6 and the Poetry Pessimist Unit
Big6 & the Poetry Pessimist Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Big6 & the Poetry Pessimist Comic
Poetry Assignment
Big6 & the Poetry Pessimist (Third and Fourth Grades)
Poetry Pamphlet
Poetry Rubrics
Note-Taking Rules
Big6 & the Poetry Pessimist (Fifth and Sixth Grades)
Suggested Books for Big6 and the Sorry Scientist Unit
Big6 & the Sorry Scientist Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Big6 & the Sorry Scientist Comic
Big6 & the Sorry Scientist (Third and Fourth Grades)
Big6 & the Sorry Scientist (Fifth and Sixth Grades)
Rocket Idea Booklet
Sara's Supply Box
Rate Your Work Exit Ticket
Email Rubric
Technology Email Rubric
CHAPTER 4: Using the Big6 with Fourth Grade
Suggested Timeline
Suggested Books for Big6 and the Anxious Author Unit
Big6 & the Anxious Author Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Big6 & the Anxious Author Comic
Big6 & the Anxious Author (Fourth Grade)
Big6 & the Anxious Author (Third Grade)
Big6 & the Anxious Author (Fifth and Sixth Grades)
Adaptation Matching
Alien Paragraph Example
Sample Notes
Big6 & the Anxious Author-Collage Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
CHAPTER 5: Using Big6 with Fifth Grade
Suggested Timeline
Suggested Books for Big6 and the Troubled Teacher Unit
Big6 & the Troubled Teacher Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Big6 & the Troubled Teacher Comic
Big6 & the Troubled Teacher (Fifth and Sixth Grades)
Postcard Sample
Big6 & the Troubled Teacher (Third Grade)
Big6 & the Troubled Teacher (Fourth Grade)
Penguin Jokes
Research Examples
Friendly Letter Examples
Postcard Examples (Third Grade)
Super3 & the Penguin Problem
Lesson 1
Postcard
Works Cited
CHAPTER 6: Using Big6 with Sixth Grade
Suggested Timeline
Suggested Books for Big6 and the Confused Contractor Unit
Big6 & the Confused Contractor Unit
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Big6 & the Confused Contractor Comic
Big6 & the Confused Contractor (Sixth Grade)
Big6 & the Confused Contractor (Third and Fourth Grades)
Big6 & the Confused Contractor (Fifth Grade)
Aceme's Green Home Building Guide
Job Descriptions
Materials & Costs
Materials & Costs (Third and Fourth Grades)
Time Clock Cards
PowerPoint Rubric
Argument Sample
Argument Writing Rubric
Sample Opinion Writing (Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades)
Opinion Writing Rubric (Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade)
Index
