9.19, grade 8

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9.19, Library Intro

Grade 8

​The library is the cat's meow! 🐱

• Mrs. Binnert

• School librarian.

  • Research expert.

  • Citing specialist.

  • ​Book lady.

• Candy aficionado.

• Human and cat mom.

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​Who is this?

​Who is that?

• Ms. Pace

• Library/technology tech.​

  • Chromebook supplier.

  • Jill of all trades.

• ​Loves kitty cats and cute things.

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Draw

Who are you? Draw a picture of yourself. You have 90 seconds!

​https://ccps.schoology.com/

Go there with me!​

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​SChoology

Open Ended

Write two things the library provides for you.

The Library Can Help With...

• Database and electronic resource subscriptions for research and study that include texts, magazines and journals, newspapers, and primary source documents.

• Fiction, nonfiction, and reference books for pleasure reading, research, and personal growth.

• Research and citation assistance.

• Printing services.

(Binnert, CCPSLibrary)

Multiple Select

I want to borrow some manga now. When I can visit the library? Select all correct answers.

• Advisory

• Before/After School

• Passing Periods

• Study Hall

• Anytime my teacher says I can.

Open Ended

Manga isn't really my thing. Write the name of another book in the library catalog. Here's a link if you need it: cottonwoodclassical.follettdestiny.com/

Multiple Select

How many books can you borrow?

• 2

• 2

• 2

• 1052

Multiple Select

How many weeks can you borrow a book?

• 2

• 2

• 2

• 1052

Open Ended

Brain break. Name this cat. 30 seconds!

Multiple Select

We want to do research on cats. Which of the following databases and electronic resources are available to us?

• Encyclopedia Britannica

• Proquest Culturegrams

• Lightbox Learning

• EBSCO

• World Book

Multiple Choice

When do you need to use a password to access our electronic resources?

• At school.

• At home.

Citing, referencing, research help, book recs, and more!

​Don't forget the ring finger. You can ask for help!

Works Cited

Binnert, Francine. "CCPS Library." Schoology, 2022, ccps.schoology.com/group/5161237910. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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---. CCPS Library, Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School, 2022, sites.google.com/cottonwoodclassical.org/ccpslibrary/. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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"Library." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 29 Jul. 2022. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/library/106477. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.​

Match

Match the following.

• Where can you find library resources?

• These are resources that you can use for school projects.

• How many weeks can you borrow library books?

• When can you visit the library?

• Who can you ask for help with research and citing?

Room C-8, Schoology, Website

EBSCO and Encyclopedia Britannica

2

Advisory, before/after school, study hall, pass period, when your teacher gives permission, online.

Mrs. Binnert

• Room C-8, Schoology, Website

• EBSCO and Encyclopedia Britannica

• 2

• Advisory, before/after school, study hall, pass period, when your teacher gives permission, online.

• Mrs. Binnert

Open Ended

Are there any questions I can answer for you? If not, type "no".

Help us celebrate our library. Email or bring us a photo of your cat, and we'll put it on our bulletin board.​

​Our library is the cat's meow!

​Fig 1. Francine Binnert. Photograph of her cat, Winston. 2021. Author’s personal collection.