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Fiction
Non-fiction
Digital Citizenship
Research
Summer Reading
100
Fiction is
What is made up stories?
100
What is non-fiction
Books that are true
100
A good digital citizen is
What is safe, respectful and responsible online? (Must have all four key words of this sentence to get the points).
100
When researching in the library, these resources provide excellent background information on a topic.
What are reference materials?
100
The Harry Potter series, written by this author is a great series. If you haven't picked it up yet, summer is a fantastic time to dive into this series.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
200
What is used to locate a book in the fiction department?
Call number FIC
200
An autobiography is written by whom?
Who is the person writing the book?
200
The first step to take when you encounter a cyberbully.
What is tell a trusted adult?
200
Where is a list of subscription links to databases to use before going to Google?
Where is the BMS Library website?
200
The BMS Library may be closed for the summer, but never fear, you can easily go here to get books for free (all you need is your guardian and proof of residency).
What is Polk County Library?
300
FIC ROW In this example, what is used to get the first three letters of ROW?
What is the author's last name?
300
The hundred division of the Dewey Decimal system where you would find books about sports.
What is the 700 section?
300
Three types of personal information that you would not want to post online.
What are name, age, phone number, address, school?
300
Name two of the three tips that were discussed to make any online search more effective.
What are AND, "", or get to the heart of the question? (Must name two to get the points.)
300
R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel "a meditation on kindness" --indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, who proves that you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.
What is the book Wonder?
400
The program used to search for books in the library.
What is Destiny Quest?
400
The hundred section where you would find history and biographies?
What is 900 section?
400
The five characteristics that make up a strong password.
What is capital letter, lowercase letter, symbol, number and 8-12 characteristics long. (Must have all 5 components to get the points.)
400
The most current print information in the library.
What are periodicals? (Magazines or newspapers will be accepted for points).
400
This literary award is given every year to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. If you get in a reading rut during the summer, head to the list of past winners and pick one from it. You can't go wrong!
What is the Newbery Medal?
500
The top book circulated in the library this year. Hint: It was a three-way tie with 9 check-outs each. Name at least one to get the points.
What are The Crown, Hard Luck, or Maximum Ride the Manga (vol 9)?
500
The call number for cookbooks.
What is 641.5?
500
True or false: You are the only person that can affect your digital footprint.
What is false.
500
Three domain name suffixes that are more reliable than .com
What are .org, .edu, and .gov? (Must name all three for points).
500
It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . . This book, written by Markus Zusack is not for the faint of heart, coming in at 552 pages.
What is The Book Thief?