Over the course of the past two weeks our middle schoolers have been working very hard to learn the following critical research skills; Using the right keywords in a Google search to get the best results How to effectively take notes How to use in-text citation How to create a bibliography Students were asked to … Continue reading The Essentials of Research
Our grade 3s got a feel for what research is all about on Tuesday. Research is defined by Merriam-Webster as; 1: careful or diligent search 2: studious inquiry or examination especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of … Continue reading Using Non-Fiction Books and Kids Search Engines for Research
The OJCS was very fortunate to get a visit today from author Jackie Mills. She wrote a wonderful new book called Little Synagogue on the Prairie about a Synagogue, the Montefiore Institute, in Alberta that had to be moved three times. The kids were held rapt by this fascinating true story. After the story, … Continue reading Little Synagogue on the Prairie
Over the summer the library catalogue was updated with an exciting new feature – the reading level values for the books in our collection. At OJCS we use Accelerated Reader as a way for students, teachers, and parents to track reading improvement and progress. By making our catalogue searchable with AR values, students will be … Continue reading The Library Catalogue Has an Exciting New Feature