A is for Almanac

The student locates information in reference texts (almanac) by using organizational features.

Standard: ELA4W3.b

Reference Section

What is an almanac?

• Book of lists andfacts

The World Almanac for Kids

Contents• In Front• Main Topics

Index• In Back• Detailed Keywords

How do I find something?

• Follow these steps:

Start with a question:

What are the largest cities in Georgia?

Look for keywords in

index: Georgia

Under Georgia, look for subtopic:Facts about

Next question: How many quarts in a gallon?

How many quarts in a gallon?

Index does not have quarts or gallons. Oh no!

Think: What are quarts and gallons?

Measurements: See weights and measurements (pages 314-317)

Scavenger Hunt

• You may work with a partner.• You must write down the answer and

page #.• Group with most correct…wins!