Author/Illustrator
What does the author do?
Writes the words or the story.
What is the part of the book where the call number is placed called?
The spine.
The main idea is a long summary of the book.
True or False
False. The main idea is ONE sentence that tells the what the overall story is about.
Why do we celebrate Black History Month?
We celebrate Black History Month to celebrate and learn about the contributions of Black Americans to our society.
What does a person's "intellectual property" refer to?
Anything you create, such as music, art, writing, dance, etc.
What does the illustrator do?
Makes or creates the illustrations (drawings).
Where would you find the Table of Contents? At the beginning or end of the book?
At the beginning of the book.
How many supporting details did we use to support the main idea?
Three
According to the video, why did the people featured share their feelings about being Black Americans?
They felt it was important to celebrate the accomplishments of other Black Americans, as well as to express how they felt discriminated against and judged because of the color of their skin.
It is okay to "highlight and copy" information directly from a source (book, article, magazine, online) without giving credit.
False. Using the author's words without citation is plagiarism.
Do author and illustrator always know each other?
No, they do not. Often, the publisher matches up the illustrator with the author.
What is a glossary and where would you find it in a book?
The glossary helps define terms, and is found at the end of the book.
What are supporting details, and how do they connect to the main idea?
A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or show more about the main idea.
What is advocacy?
Standing up for the rights and well-being of others.
What is citing your source and why is it important?
Citing a source is the process of giving credit to the original author or creator of the information.
We cite our sources to avoid plagiarism, show respect for others' work, add credibility to our writing. It also allows readers to find your sources.
How can an illustrator help tell a story in a book?
The illustrator uses pictures to show what is happening in the story, help explain the words, and make the story more fun to look at.
Name at least 5 parts of a book.
Front Cover, Name of Illustrator, Name of Author, Title Page, Call Number, Spine, Back Cover, Pages, and Barcode.
How can you figure out what the main idea of a book is?
You can figure out the main idea of a book by looking at the title, paying attention to the first and last paragraphs, and thinking about the most important events or messages in the story.
How do you access the OSLIS database?
1. Classlink
2. Pink Media Folder
3. OSLIS: Student: Power Search: Gale Education: Middle Log-n, type Lincoln County School District.
What are types of sources?
Books, articles, magazines, websites, videos, newspapers, interviews, charts, or graphs.
In the book Author vs. Illustrator, what is the main idea, and what are three supporting details?
The main idea is that the author and illustrator do not always agree. Three supporting details are: 1) The illustrator wanted to add certain ideas, but the author didn’t want them in the book. 2) The author wrote a book without illustrations. 3) They reached a compromise at the end of the book
Name 5 features of a non-fiction book.
Table of Contents, Index, Glossary, Headings, and Captions, Time Lines, and Captions.
What is the main idea and 3 supporting details in this scenario?
One sunny day, Mia went for a walk along the beach. She found a starfish on the sand, and nearby, she spotted some smooth agates sparkling in the sunlight. As she walked further, Mia saw a family of seal pups playing in the waves. The sun was shining brightly, making everything on the beach look beautiful and peaceful.
Main Idea: Mia's walk on the beach
Supporting ideas: The starfish, the agates, and the seal pups.
Name one famous Black American and what they did to be famous.
Answers will vary.
What does a basic citation include?
Bonus: What is included in an in-text citation?
Author's last name, date of publication, title of the work (book, article, website, etc.), and publisher/website and URL (if applicable).
Bonus: Author's last name, date of publication