HIT: Teaching Magazine Use in Primary

[Thomas David Rompf <tomrompf@norma.net>]

A Thousand Apologies,

This is very late, but I've got a good excuse...

I received very little in this search, but the few I have are below.

Thanks

PS The other question I asked on Library Home Pages was lost (along with a
few responses here, too) in a computer crash.


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        I do a brief intro in second grade.  The lesson includes:
--becoming familiar with the titles we have
--comparing magazines with books
--learning how to check out magazines

I put a selection of about 6 or 7 primary titles on each table (3 or 4 kids
at a table).
They take turns looking through each magazine or can do it as a group if
they are quiet enough.
They each share something from a magazine that they found interesting.

I follow up with a brief description of the coverage of each magazine,
usually pointing out examples that the kids mentioned.  I then show them how
to check out magazines (we use plastic covers and temporary barcodes).

They are usually very interested the first couple of weeks but then lose
interest as the weeks go by.

I review with a scavenger hunt in third grade where they must find specific
items in the magazines on their tables.  This is just to remind them of the
great things magazines have to offer.  I also review check out procedures.
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3RD GRADE MAGAZINE SEARCH



NAME _______________________ CLASS ___________

NAME OF MAGAZINE

_____________________________________________________________

DATE OF MAGAZINE

____________________________

1.  Crossword puzzle    page found ____________

2.  Riddle      page found ____________

3.  Animal illustration    page found ____________

4.  Comic strip or cartoon    page found ____________

5.  Article about a sports figure   page found ____________

6.  Table of contents    page found ____________

7.  Letters to editor     page found ____________

8. Advertisement     page found ____________

9. Story or poem written by children  page found ____________

10.  Photograph of a person   page found ____________
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Tom: although I make up many of my own lessons.  I often use Linda Turrell's
the Complete Library Skills (k-6) as supplements and photocopy some lessons
straight from the books.  They are avail. from Demco and costs about $60 for
all 5(?), and well worth it.  There are some basic lesson for mags for 3-6
grades.

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