Library Research with Emergent Readers

Library Research with Emergent Readers   Harker & Putoni    Published in 2008   112 pages

This book provides a series of templates for conducting research with students from K to grade 2. The first section of the book provides information on librarian/classroom teacher collaboration, and a step by step guide for implementing student research projects.

The bulk of the book consists templates in the form of reproducible, scaffolded outlines that when filled out produce short reports on a variety of commonly assigned topics. All are based on the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner.

Animals, seasons, plants, earth features, community helpers, and the 5 senses are the topics covered. Each project has several versions and formats in order to suit a wide range of students. There are also a couple of student self assessment rubrics provided.