1. The document discusses reference and research skills and how to teach them based on the Sunshine State Standards and FCAT assessments. 2. It provides an overview of the FINDS model for guiding students through the research process and outlines strategies for teaching reference and research using informational texts, fiction, and novel extensions. 3. Examples of instructional strategies include using graphic organizers to connect information to main ideas, higher-level questioning, making text-to-text connections, and integrating technology and inquiry-based learning.