Suggested Reading Topics by Month
September: Going to School
October: Halloween
November: Thanksgiving
December: Christmas
January: Snow
February: Ground Hog Day or Valentines Day
March: Saint Patrick's Day or March Winds
April: Rain or Easter
May: Flowers
June: End of School or Summer Vacation
Reference books are books that are kept in a special section marked with and R or REF on the spine of the book. When people have to find out special information the will go to the reference book s section of the library. Examples of some reference are:
Dewey Decimal System
000 to 099 Generalities Reference
100 to 199 Philosophy and Psychology
200 to 299 Religion and Mythology
300 to 399 Social Sciences
400 to 499 Language
500 to 599 Natural Sciences
600 to 699 Technology
700 to 799 Recreations
800 to 899 Literature
900 to 999 Geography and History
The Dewey Decimal is the system that the library uses for organizing every item. Most of all the libraries through the world use the Dewey Decimal System of cataloging all the their library collections of books, periodicals, newspapers, and reference books that are kept for reading, reference, or lending. When a library user goes into a new library no matter the library is located, the user will be familiar with the layout of the library and how to find what they are looking for.
Notes that you are taking will help you to remember what you read or heard. Writing your notes in your own words also helps you remember and understand your notes.
Step 1: Planning
1. Select a topic that meets the requirements of your
assignment
2. Know what you need to find out for your project
3. Select a topic that will hold your interest
4. Chooses a topic that you are interested in because it
will make the research process worthwhile
5. Choose a topic that you can easily find information
from a variety of sources
6. Have an idea of what the final product will look like
Step 2: Gathering Information
1. Find accurate sources
2. Use reference books
3. Know how many references you need for the
project
4. Use your local library online site
5. Skim the information to make sure it is what
you need for your topic
6. Make sure you use the most current
information you can find
Step 3: Recording Facts and Details
1. Take very accurate notes
2. Write an organized outline
3. Cite your references as you go along
4. Make sure your facts are accurate
5. Always use your own writing but do not
change the meaning of the facts that you are
using
Step 4: Interpreting and Learning
1. Summarize the notes you have taken
2. Write a summary of what you have found out
about your topic
3. Use your own style of writing
4. Understand what you have researched, so you
can answer any questions about your topic
5. Make sure your main idea and details of the
main idea can easily be picked out by the
reader of your project
Step 5: Making a Final Presentation
1. Plan out your presentation
2. Make sure the presentation covers the
3. Make sure your presentation is in the same
order as your outline
HOW TO TAKE TEST
OR
TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
1. Get a good night sleep the night before a
test.
2. Review all of your important information.
3. Have all of your materials in working order
before the test.
4. Read all directions carefully and closely
listen to any verbal directions.
5. Make sure you understand all the
directions, if not ask questions before the
test begins.
6. Write or print clearly. If circling a answer
make sure there is no misunderstanding as
to what your answer is.
7. Use your time wisely.
8. Try to answer every question
