Information+Skills+(Library+skills)

We are learning about the different //parts of the library//.
 * __ Library Skills - Term 1 __**

This section has __//** stories **//__. They may take place in a real time or place but the story is not true.
 * Fiction **

They are shelved in //**alphabetical order by the authors last name.**//

There are **4** different types of fiction books: **picture book** s - mainly pictures, less text (words)
 * sophisticated picture books ** - picture books for older children. They may have harder words and their stories are more mature (grown up). For example they may be about war or people facing difficulties.
 * novels/chapter books ** - one long story written in chapters.
 * short stories ** - one book with a collection of short stories

This section has books with information.
 * Non Fiction **

They are shelved in //numerical order (Dewey Decimal System) according to their subject.//

This section has books with information. It is part of the non fiction section. These books cannot be taken out of the library. These books include:- dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopaedia, road maps/directory, telephone directories globe, first aid book, calendar, records book, atlas
 * Reference **

They are shelved in //numerical order (Dewey Decimal System). They are the the first group (000 to 100).//

These are like a newspaper and book combined. They have several articles in them. Soft covered.
 * Magazines/Periodicals **

Here are some links to games and activities that will help you to learn about the parts of the library. http://library.stjosephsea.org/referencechoice.htm http://www.quia.com/pop/39360.html http://library.stjosephsea.org/callauthor4.htm http://www.quia.com/hm/100939.html?AP_rand=968430100 http://mset.rst2.edu/portfolios/k/kelly_r/FinalWeb/ReadingCtr/FShelfGame.html http://www.quia.com/pp/100526.html http://www.quia.com/quiz/385599.html?AP_rand=924190620
 * [|Reference Choice 2] Quia popup
 * [|Reference Choices 3- which one?] Quia popup review
 * [|Reference Skills] - popup
 * [|Reference Sources] - balloons - Somerset Middle School
 * [|Reference Source game] - choose the correct one - Oswego
 * [|Choosing reference sources] - easy - NYTestPrep - StudyZone
 * [|Choosing reference sources] - anothe