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WELCOME TO THE WILBURY A. CROCKETT LIBRARY At Wellesley High School Fall, 2009 On the back of the sheet in front of you, without talking to your neighbor: 1. Write down the title of a book, newspaper, or magazine you’re read in the last year and really enjoyed. Not something you had to read for school – just something you liked. 2. If you remember the author’s name, write that down too. 3. When you’re done, turn your sheet face down on the table.
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WELCOME TO THE WILBURY A. CROCKETT LIBRARY

At Wellesley High School

Fall, 2009

On the back of the sheet in front of you, without talking to your neighbor:

1. Write down the title of a book, newspaper, or magazine you’re read in the last year and really enjoyed. Not something you had to read for school – just something you liked.

2. If you remember the author’s name, write that down too.

3. When you’re done, turn your sheet face down on the table.

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By the end of this class . . .

Library resources and materials

Technology Expectations Procedures Activity: Learn more

about the world of Kite Runner.

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Our goals for you

Identify, evaluate and utilize a variety of resources when you need information

Use technology effectively and responsibly.

Read, read, read. Your choice.

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Your goals for us

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The Staff

Ms. Flaherty Ms. Purnell Ms. Ellis

Ms. Stravinski Ms. Holbrook Ms. Sriram

Library staff Technology department

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Library and study hall hours

Monday – Thursday 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (first block access)

Friday 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Math and writing labs – check schedules

posted in library. Study hall procedures

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How to behave in a library . . .

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Hardware

26 computers (Apples & PCs) 2 scanners Video cameras Digital cameras Blank CDs/DVDs iPods

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Books. Are not. Obsolete.

WHS catalog

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Digital resources

WHS reseach wiki

Reference sources and databases

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The basics: can you find . . . a map of

Afghanistan? the per capita

GDP compared to the United States?

Definition: The value of all goods and services produced in a country in one year (divided by the number of people.) From worldbank.org

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How about history and politics?

Who is the founder of modern Afghanistan? Who is the current president?

Who are the Taliban? When did they come to power?

Wikipedia

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Islam and its role in Afghanistan Find information

on the origins of Islam.

Find information comparing/contrasting the Hassan and the Pashtun.

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The Kite Runner

Find a review of the book in a newspaper or magazine.

Find information about the author, Kahled Hoseini.

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Afghan-Americans

How many people of Afghan descent live in the United States?

Find an article that discusses the experiences of Afghan immigrants in the U.S.


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