Alphabetize for a Reason
Brief Description
This lesson is designed to show students how to organize information by using the alphabet.
Objectives
Students will
- use alphabetical order to organize material;
- alphabetize with the first, second, and third letters of a set of words;
- discover applications for alphabetical order.
Keywords
alphabet, order, library, card catalog
Materials Needed
- index cards
- markers
- paper
- a few library books
- card catalog
- dictionary
- telephone book
Lesson Plan
In the activities suggested in the lesson Alphabetize for a Reason, students review and practice the skill of using alphabetical order. Ten suggested exercises include lining up by first or last name, using the phone book and dictionary, and organizing library books. The lesson is part of the The Big 6 Web site.
Assessment
All the activities fully engage the group and can be evaluated through teacher observation.
Lesson Plan Source
The Big 6
National Standards
LANGUAGE ARTS: English
Return to this week's Lesson Planning article, Lessons from the Library.
Originally published 04/12/2002
Last updated 10/31/2007
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