The document is a lesson plan for a 3rd grade information literacy lesson. The lesson teaches students about the levels and branches of the US government by having them create infographics using the website Piktochart. Students will use resources provided by the school librarian to fill out graphic organizers about the levels and branches of government. They will then use the information from the organizers to create their infographics. The librarian and teacher will assess the infographics for accuracy and provide a rubric for self-assessment.

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Information Literacy Lesson Plan
Crissy J. Turner
FRIT 7136
Spring 2013

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Information Literacy Lesson Plan
GRADE – 3rd
TEACHERS(S):Dr. Peggy Woody
SLMS: Crissy Turner
CONTENT TOPIC: Government/Civic Understandings
STANDARDS FOR THE 21
ST
- CENTURY LEARNER GOALS
Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge
Standard 2: Draw Conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations,
and create new knowledge.
Skills Indicator(s):
1.1.6 – Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format in order to make
inferencesand gather meaning.
2.1.4 – Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information.
Benchmark(s):
 Use simple note-taking strategies as demonstrated by SLMS.
 Use word processing and drawing tools to create a final project.
Dispositions Indicator(s):
1.2.3 – Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.
Responsibilities Indicator(s):
1.3.4 – Contribute to the exchange of ideas within the learning community.
Self-Assessment Strategies Indicator(s):
1.4.4 – Seek appropriate help when it is needed.
CONNECTION TO LOCAL OR STATE STANDARDS:
SS3CG1 The student will explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the
foundation of a republican form of government.
a. Explain why in the United States there is a separation of power between branches of
government and levels of government.
b. Name the three levels of government (national, state, local) and the three branches in each
(executive, legislative, judicial), including the names of the legislative branch (Congress,
General Assembly, county commission or city council).
c. State an example of the responsibilities of each level and branch of government.
OVERVIEW: Students in Dr. Woody’s third grade classroom have been reading and studying
about the republican form of government. They have learned about the separation of power
between the branches and levels of government, the three levels of government, the three
branches of each level, and the responsibilities of each. They have just finished reading and
learning about the influence of Greece on our democratic government and also Paul Revere’s

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influence on independence in our country. Dr. Woody would like to now complete a cumulative
assignment about the government.
FINAL PRODUCT:Students will complete aPiktochart that explains what the levels and
branches of the U.S. Government are and their responsibilities.
LIBRARY LESSON(S): The students will use a SLMS-created PowerPoint for directions and
use study guides and other resources to find information about the three levels and three
branches of the U.S. Government. Students will also use statistical data for their chart.
ASSESSMENT
• Product – SLMS and teacher will assess the Piktochart to insure correct information has been
inserted in the correct places in the chart using a rubric.
• Process – SLMS and teacher will observe students as they use the resources, complete graphic
organizers, and use those facts for the Piktochart.
• Student self-questioning:
o Did I follow the directions to the PowerPoint?
o Did I ask for help when I needed it?
o Did I type the correct information into the infographic?
o Did I use correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization?
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
• Resources students will use:
�Online subscription database(s) ☻Websites☻Books �Reference
�Nonprint �Periodicals/newspapers ☻Other (list): Notes previously taken in class
• Instruction/activities
oDirect instruction: The SLMS will review what the students have been learning
about the U.S. Government. The SLMS will review facts about each level and
branch of government by completing a K-W-L chart. The SLMS will tell the
class their assignment using the Piktochart website. The teacher has previously
divided the students into groups of 2 or 3, so the SLMS used these same groups to
complete the assignment.
oModeling and guided practice: The SLMS will show students, using a PowerPoint,
how to complete a Piktochart using the classrooms Promethean Board. She will
show them how to place the information into the information boxes that she has
started. The wiki where this activity can be found is from
http://crissyjturnerportfolio.pbworks.com/w/page/65402214/The%20United%20S
tates%20Government%20Infographic%20Activity. The SLMS will also show
students how to insert charts into the Piktochart. (www.piktochart.com)
oIndependent practice: Students will use websites and provided resources to help fill
in graphic organizers as provided from the wiki page

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http://crissyjturnerportfolio.pbworks.com/w/page/65402214/The%20United%20S
tates%20Government%20Infographic%20Activity. When that is completed,
students will use their graphic organizer and type the correct information into
each box and also the statistical data in the chart. Students may then add graphics
of their choice. When students have finished their infographic, have them
complete the K-W-L chart.
oSharing and reflecting: Students displayed their infographics and explained how
they completed it. They spoke about what they liked about Piktochart and what
they did not like. Students also discussed the pros and cons of how working with
someone on this type of assignment.
Reflection:
Collaborating for this lesson was very easy. The teacher I used is my partner teacher who
I have been teaming with for almost 9 years. We met one afternoon, and she showed me
what she was teaching. I asked her what she wanted the outcome to be. She responded
by saying that she wanted our students to be able to tell what the differences in levels and
branches of our government. I explained to her that I would like to review websites (the
Internet was previously taught) that are beneficial for students to use. I then wanted
students to use these websites and other resources to fill out a graphic organizer. Then, I
want students to be able to use that information and complete an infographic using
Piktochart. The lesson went better than I had expected. For one, I was worried about
students using the Internet. However, they proved me wrong by using it with great care
and caution. My next concern was students using Piktochart. Students showed great
responsibility in using this infographic website. They asked for help when needed. My
last concern was students working well with each other. Students are strategically put
together with high achieving students with lower achieving students. The higher
achieving students did take the initiative and lead the other students. However, the lower
achieving students showed great interest in helping and so they did. All in all, I was
proud of this lesson and hope that I can improve on it next time.

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Name__________________________ Date____________________ #____
K-W-L Chart – The United States Government
K - (What I Know) W –
(What I Want to Know)
L – (What I Learned)

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Name__________________________ Date____________________ #____
The United States Government Graphic Organizer
Directions: Please fill in the blanks for each level and branch.
Level Purpose
Local
State
National
Branch Purpose
Legislative
Executive
Judicial

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Infographic Scoring Rubric Name:_______________________
Category Exemplary Proficient Partially Proficient Incomplete Points
REQUIRED CONTENT:
Concept is explained and
presented.
7 points
Main concept/idea is very clear,
well explained and expanded upon.
5 points
The main concept/idea is
clear and well explained.
3 points
The main concept is
somewhat explained.
1 point
The main concept is poorly
explained.
RELEVANCE AND ACCURACY:
The facts and data are
relevant to the main concept.
7 points
All of the facts and data are relevant
to the main concept and help to
make it more understandable.
5 points
Most of the facts and data are
relevant to the main concept.
3 points
The facts and data are
somewhat relevant to the
main concept.
1 point
Few of the facts and data
are relevant to the main
concept.
ORGANIZATION:
The layout makes it easy to
understand the concept.
7 points
The layout makes it very easy to
understand the concept.
5 points
The layout makes it easy to
understand the concept.
3 points
The layout is somewhat
confusing.
1 point
The layout is very
confusing.
CREATIVITY:
The concept is presented in a
creative and visually
appealing way.
7 points
The concept is presented in a very
creative and visually appealing way.
5 points
The concept is presented in a
creative and appealing way.
3 points
The concept is presented in a
somewhat creative way.
1 point
The presentation of the
concept isn’t creative at all.
CONVENTIONS
Information was written
grammatically correct with
no spelling, capitalization, or
punctuation mistakes.
7 points
There are no convention mistakes.
5 points
There are a few convention
mistakes.
3 points
There are some convention
mistakes.
1 point
There are many convention
mistakes.
TOTAL POINTS:
Scoring
31 – 35 Target
25 – 30 Acceptable
24 or < Unacceptable
Results:
12/17 – Target
5/17 - Acceptable