Information Literacy Unit Syllabus Winter 2010

Basic Expectations

1.      Students will attend 10 sessions in the Library/Media center to receive direct instruction from the Teacher-Librarians (Mrs. Synk and Ms. Pekar)

2.      All classroom expectations and SJA Handbook rules and consequences will be followed. This includes the Dress Code policy.

3.      Each student is required to bring her  A Pocket Style Manual (purchased from the SJA bookstore), Information Literacy folder, and pens/pencils to each class. A jump/flash drive is highly recommended.

4.      Each student will be responsible for maintaining a “glossary” of information literacy terms in her folder.

5.      Student work will be graded by the Teacher-Librarians, and the Classroom Teacher will record them in PowerSchool each week.

6.       There will be a test at the completion of the unit and questions on the EOC exam.

7.      Late work will not be accepted.

8.      The class website is available through the SJA Website. (SJA website—Library/Media Center—Information Literacy Unit).  Check it for assignments and class links. [http://sites.google.com/a/sjastudents.org/information-literacy/]

9.      Because of the brief time the class will meet it is important for each student to attend class everyday. If you are absent, you are responsible for completing missed assignments as quickly as possible.

10.  The Teacher Librarians are available throughout the school day, including Activity Time and before and after school. Email them at any time at: rsynk@sja1890.org or cpekar@sja1890.org.

 

 

Tuesday, Feb. 23: Questions and Plan

 

-          Introductions

-          Syllabus

-          Information Literacy Defined

-          The Research Cycle

 

Homework: Information Literacy Worksheet

Glossary Terms: Information Literacy, Research, OPAC, Keyword Search, Subject Search, Call Number, Dewey Decimal System, Subject Heading

 

Wednesday, Feb. 24: Gather

 

-          OPAC demo

-          Book Reviews

-          Dewey Search

 

Homework: Dewey Worksheet *Due Friday, Feb. 26*

            Glossary Terms: General Encyclopedia, Specialized Encyclopedia, Primary Source,

Secondary Source, Anthology, Periodical

 

Thursday, Feb. 25: Gather

 

-          Finish Book Reviews

-          Print Source Stations

 

 

Homework:

            Glossary Terms: Internet, Spider, Search Engine, URL, Top Level Domain,

Boolean Logic (and, or, not)

 

Friday, Feb. 26: Gather

 

-          Database Demo

-          Searching the Web

 

Homework: Database Worksheet

Glossary Terms: Bias, Credentials, Currency, Plagiarism

 

Monday, March 1: Sift and Sort

 

-          Evaluating a Website

-          Plagiarism Tutorial

 

Homework: Website Evaluation Worksheet

Glossary Terms: MLA, Citation, Works Cited, Bibliography, Summary, Paraphrase, Quotation, Title Page

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, March 2: Sift and Sort

 

-          Citation Practice

-          Note-taking Activity

 

Homework: Citations Worksheet *Due Thursday, March 4*

                      Paraphrase Assignment

            Glossary Terms: Acceptable Use Policy, Internet Safety

 

Wednesday, March 3: Synthesize

 

-          AUP

-          Internet Safety Intro

-          Glogster

 

Homework: Project and Study for Test Feb. 19 

 

Thursday, March 4: Evaluate/Review

 

-          Finish Glogster

-          Review

-          Keep on Learning

-          Work Time

 

Homework: Test and Project

 

Friday, March 5: Evaluate

 

-          Test

-          Work Time

 

 

 

Report

 

	Mrs. Conti’s Block B	Mrs. Frindt Block C
Glog Emailed to Mrs. Synk (rsynk@sja1890.org)	Wed. March 10 by noon	Thurs. March 11 by noon
Presentations Due	Thurs. March 11	Friday, March 12

 

 

Disclaimer: The instructors reserve the right to amend this syllabus as it becomes necessary. Students will be informed in advance of any changes.