This downloadable PDF resource is the first in a two-downloadable PDF resource series that provides teachers and librarians with self-contained practical activities designed to improve and consolidate students’ library and research skills.

The printable worksheets contain a range of activities to guide the students as they explore different research approaches. These approaches include using a combination of print and online resources. The aim is to assist students in making their assignment research for all school subjects effective and time-efficient. Suggested answers have been provided where appropriate.

Topics Include:

• Arrangement of books on library shelves
• Types of resources available
• Parts of a book
• Using the catalogue
• Fiction, nonfiction and reference resources
• Writing a fiction review
• Bibliographies
• Encyclopedias
• Atlases
• Dictionaries and thesauruses
• Simple note taking
• How to do an assignment

Each downloadable PDF resource in the Instant Lessons series is a collection of fresh and versatile worksheet activities which may be printed for student use. They are unique in providing the highest quality learning outcomes with instant usability.

Use them to supplement your existing resources, to extend student capabilities, for revision purposes, or for class work when the regular teacher is absent.