Library retrieval skills are taught and applied. Students are taught how to reserach using bibliograhy cards and notecards. When students feel comfortable with the skills they do a mini-research of a topic of their choice. A minimum of 2 sources are required. In grade 5 the year is divided into basically two units.
Students again do a reserach project on a topic of their choice.
Bib and notecards are again used with more sources required. Blending sources is reviewed. Sequencing information is taught and practiced. Paper strips are cut two lengths, one for topics and one for keypoints under each topic. Visual aids are decided upon and incorporated into the planned presentation.