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Teaching information literacy using electronic resources for grades 6-12

Mary Alice Anderson

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Teaching information literacy using electronic resources for grades 6-12

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Alice Anderson

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how to find the best information on the internet or in your school library? Imagine having the skills to use cool electronic tools like online catalogs and desktop publishing to become a super student. But what secrets will you discover to unlock all this knowledge?

Themes

Library orientation for middle school studentsLibrary orientation for high school studentsElectronic information resourcesInformation literacyEducation

Quick Assessment

This book offers practical lesson plans and ideas for teaching students in grades 6-12 how to effectively use electronic resources for research and learning. It covers topics such as electronic card catalogs, online databases, and desktop publishing, aiming to build essential information literacy skills. Suitable for middle school and early high school students, it provides educators with structured guidance to support students' mastery of digital tools.

Why we rated Teaching information literacy using electronic resources for grades 6-12 11C

Teaching information literacy using electronic resources for grades 6-12 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 296 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Teaching information literacy using electronic resources for grades 6-12 works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Teaching information literacy using electronic resources for grades 6-12 as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Teaching information literacy using electronic resources for grades 6-12 explores library orientation for middle school students, library orientation for high school students, electronic information resources, information literacy, and education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about library orientation for middle school students, library orientation for high school students, electronic information resources.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

296 pages
ISBN
0938865455
Pages
296
Publisher
Linworth Publishing, Incorporated
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Library Orientation for High School StudentsUnited StatesLibrary Orientation for Middle School StudentsElectronic Information ResourcesStudy and TeachingInformation LiteracyLibrary OrientationInformation Storage and Retrieval Systems

Places

United States