Our focus in Gr. 3 is on research. We start talking about how to do research, the different kinds of resources available, book vs. the internet. We review the parts of the book and their importance, especially the index, table of contents and the glossary. Choosing good resources is reinforced. We do our first major research project on an animal of their choice (in conjunction with Computer Class). They produce their first report and present to their classmates. Encyclopedias are introduced and we do activities around that reference book. I introduce higher reading level series books and do a book talk on some of the classic series. The OPAC (Online Catalog) is introduced along with basic searching strategies. I introduce Gr. 3 to S.L.I.M.E (School Library Media Kids).