Dewey Decimal System Zombie Library Lesson

Looking for a Dewey Decimal System lesson that makes library classification more memorable? This two-part Dewey Decimal System presentation combines straightforward Dewey instruction with an original Zombie Dewey story, printable activities, and discussion.

Designed for Grades 5–8, this low-prep resource works as a Halloween alternative library lesson, Dewey introduction, library orientation activity, or Dewey Decimal System review. Students first learn how Dewey works, then apply what they’ve learned as they imagine surviving a zombie apocalypse!

This 2-part lesson includes:

• Part 1: Dewey Decimal System Lesson Presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides
  • Part 1 introduces students to the Dewey Decimal System and the 10 major Dewey sections. Students learn about Melvil Dewey, subject classification, Dewey numbers, and how to read a library call number.
  • No prior Dewey knowledge is required, so you can use this section to introduce the Dewey Decimal System from scratch or as a review for students who need a refresher.
• Part 2: Zombie Dewey Story in Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides
  • Now it’s time to survive the zombie apocalypse! Part 2 turns the Dewey Decimal System lesson into an original second-person survival story.
  • Students imagine themselves as an apocalypse survivor while exploring the information and resources found throughout the 10 major Dewey sections.
  • The zombie theme provides a memorable premise without making the lesson scary or gory. The focus is on survival tools, library skills, and Dewey—with no blood or frightening zombie images.
• Zombie Dewey Practice worksheet + answer key
• Zombie Apocalypse Survival Library Challenge
• Dewey Decimal System discussion questions + answer guide
• 4 small-group Dewey discussion cards
• Dewey Decimal System reference sheets
• Zombie book recommendation bookmarks for Grades 5–8 and Grades 9–12
• “I Survived the Apocalypse!” bookmarks
• PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats
• Editable text
• Accessibility: Optimized for screen readers with alt text, slide titles, and logical reading order
• No formal lesson plan is included, but the included Teacher Notes outline the lesson procedure.

Short library classes? Checkout time? No problem! The Dewey Decimal System presentation is designed as a two-part lesson that works well across two library visits. Printable activities can be mixed and matched or used later for review.

Whether you need a Dewey Decimal System lesson, library orientation activity, or memorable Halloween alternative library lesson, Zombie Dewey gives students a fun way to learn where information lives in their library.

Standards Addressed:

AASL National School Library Standards – See the AASL Standards Framework for Learners to view full text. 

• Curate – A.1. – A.2.
• Collaborate – D.2.
• Explore – A.1.

Common Core English Language Arts Standards –
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• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.10. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.10.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.10. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.10.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.10. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.10.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.10. – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.10.

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