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1 A is for Almanac The student locates information in reference texts (almanac) by using organizational features. Standard: ELA4W3.b

2 Reference Section

3 What is an almanac? Book of lists and facts

4 The World Almanac for Kids Contents In Front Main Topics Index In Back Detailed Keywords

5 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?

6 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)

7 Scavenger Hunt You may work with a partner. You must write down the answer and page #. Group with most correct…wins!


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