kentucky virtual library cool research tool for cool kids like …
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Kentucky Virtual LibraryCool Research Toolfor Cool Kids like …
What do you think when your teacher says….
Today, we are going to
begin working on a
report.
You know what this means…RESEARCH!
What are your thoughts on
doing research?YUCK!YUCK!
!!
What other kids say!
I can’t find I can’t find
anything on anything on
my topic.my topic.
The things The things I find are I find are too hard too hard to read.to read.
I don’t I don’t
know know
where to where to
start.start.
is on the way!
www.kyvl.org
Kids Search
Search magazines, encyclopedias, newspapers,
books and more
Plus other cool tools – Dictionary, Pictures and Fun Facts
Things to Keep In Mind
• Citing Sources
• How to find things that are not too difficult hard to read
JFKJFK
Junior Scholastic; 11/24/2003, Vol. 106 Issue 8, p6, 2p, 2c
Why?Why?
Lexile Rankings
Grade Text Measures (from the Lexile Map)
Grade 1 200 to 400
Grade 2 300 to 500
Grade 3 500 to 700
Grade 4 650 to 850
Grade 5 850 to 1050
Grade 6 800 to 1030
Grade 7 950 to 1075
Grade 8 1000 to 1100
Grade 9 1050 to 1150
Grade 10 1100 to 1200
Grade 11 & Grade 12
1100 to 1300
JFK Article
Try it Out1. How do you search?
2. Where do you find your citation or give your reference?
3. How do you find material on your grade level?
4. How do you find complete articles?
Password for Home
See your teacher.
Things to Keep In Mind
• Citing Sources
• You can use the words: AND, OR, NOT between your search words to narrow or broaden your search. – Bat– Fruit or Vegetable
• How to find things that are not too difficult hard to read