Teaching information literacy using electronic resources for grades 6-12
Mary Alice Anderson
Teaching information literacy using electronic resources for grades 6-12
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Alice Anderson
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
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 — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0938865455
- Pages
- 296
- Publisher
- Linworth Publishing, Incorporated
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction