What Marion Taught Willis
What did Marion teach Willis?
How to use the nonfiction section…and that libraries aren’t boring!
Is Melvil still alive?
Nope!
Which kind of books are in the 500s?
Natural Science…all things nature!
What is the first line of the Dewey Rap?
Hi, my name is Melvil Dewey. Nice to meet you. How you doing?
Who invented the Dewey Decimal System?
Melvil Dewey
How did Willis feel about the library at the beginning of the story?
He thought it was boring.
Why did Dewey invent the Dewey Decimal System?
He wanted to organize the library and have others use the system too.
Where are fairy tales, folk tales, tall tales, legends and fables?
300s (398.2)…Social Sciences
Where does the Dewey Rap tell you to go when you need info?
To the library
How many categories are in the Dewey Decimal System?
Ten
How did Willis feel about the library at the end of the story?
He really liked it!
True or False:
The Dewey Decimal System has been used for nearly 90 years.
False! The Dewey Decimal Syste was invented in 1873...and is still being used today!
Which kind of books are in the 900s?
Geography and History
In the Dewey Rap, where does it say to go to find information on the Titanic please?
910 Titanic History
What is the Dewey Decimal System?
A system to organize library books on the shelves.
Why did Willis have go to the back of the line as the class was going to lunch?
He made fun of Marion.
What was Melvil Dewey's job?
He was a librarian.
Where would you find books about pets?
600s…Applied Science
What is the Dewey number for sharks?
597.3 Shark
How are the Dewey Decimal System books grouped?
By subjects...in 1, 2, 3 order
What was Willis doing his research about?
He was researching how to be a firefighter!
Why do you think Dewey used math for his system?
Numbers are infinite so there will always be a place for new inventions.
Where would Mrs. Rogan want to look for books about sports and games, Mrs. Paquin look for books about art and Mr. Moore look for music books?
700s…Arts and Recreation
In the Dewey Rap, what does he say is zero, zero, zero?
Generalities
Name 1 place that there are FICTION books in the Dewey Decimal System books. (You can either name the category or type of book.)
200s...Mythology
300s...Fairytales, Folktales, Tall Tales, Legends and Fables
800s...Riddles, Jokes, Poems and Plays