The document provides descriptions of 8 common reference sources - almanac, atlas, biographical index, dictionary, directory, encyclopedia, guidebooks, and thesaurus. For each source, it gives a definition, reasons for using it, and instructions on how to use it. The task at the end is for students to visit stations around the library with the different reference sources and use them to answer questions on a worksheet.

1. Print Reference Sources @ Brookland Middle Library English 6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of informational selections: g) Select informational sources appropriate for a given purpose