Instructional Focus: Orientation/Organization

Goal: To independently locate, select and retrieve a variety of materials and equipment

The learner will:

choose books and

materials for their own enjoyment

identify the basic parts of a book:

   cover

   dust jacket

   spine

   pages

   bar code

The learner will:

demonstrate awareness of easy book arrangement

identify left-to-right, top-to-bottom shelf arrangement

select appropriate

periodicals

differentiate between fiction and nonfiction

identify title page and the information it provides on author and illustrator

independently select books using personal criteria

The learner will:

recognize alphabetical order of easy fiction based on author's last name

locate fiction appropriate to their interests and reading level

recognize that nonfiction books are identified by numbers on the spine label

The learner will:

identify shelf arrangement of fiction and nonfiction books

utilize the alphabetical order of fiction call numbers through the third letter

utilize numerical order of nonfiction call numbers

recognize the subject arrangement of the Dewey Decimal System

use the catalog system (print or electronic) to locate materials

identify copyright, publisher, place and dedication page

The learner will:

identify organizational features of reference books to locate desired information in the contents

identify non-print sources of information

access online resources from school and home

identify the organizational features of online databases

compare various resources and technologies in order to select the best source for identified needs

use advanced options of the automation system.

The learner will:

apply prior knowledge of organizational features of reference books to locate desired information in the contents

analyze and select appropriate resources and technologies to meet identified information needs

utilize the organizational features of available search engines and online databases to access information

Instructional Focus: Information Management Skills

Goal: To select strategies for effective information retrieval

The learner will:

make a request for materials to meet their personal needs

evaluate cover illustrations and subject for personal use

The learner will:

recognize nonfiction books based on subject and reading level

use the title of a book as a guide to the book's content

use library guides (i.e. signs, pictures, symbols) to locate desired books

The learner will:

identify and use simple encyclopedias and primary dictionaries

select and use nonfiction books to obtain information

The learner will:

identify and use basic reference sources:

encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, atlases, newspapers, and periodicals (print and electronic)

recognize the informational value in fiction, non-print materials and other sources

utilize print and non-print materials to provide personal enjoyment and scholastic growth

recognize the impact of technology on information

The learner will:

recognize research as a process with specific steps to follow

define the question or problem to be explored

identify the use of efficient search strategies for locating information

select appropriate keywords as search terms

The learner will:

identify and narrow a thesis statement

evaluate and select appropriate sources using a pathfinder as a guide to all categories of resources in the library media center

utilize appropriate keywords and search strategies in information searches

utilize the library media specialist as a research consultant

Instructional Focus: Information Management Skills

Goal: To understand, analyze, evaluate, synthesize and apply appropriate information effectively

The learner will:

process information through the use of picture clues, predictions, and

experiential background

identify concepts (i.e. colors and shapes) through literature

The learner will:

recognize desired subject

distinguish between fact and fantasy

retell a story

listen attentively and with a purpose, both in a group and individually

The learner will:

search sources to find relevant information

differentiate between appropriate and

inappropriate information

record gathered information correctly

list author and title of resources used

The learner will:

articulate an information search

assess the informational value of several sources

compare research sources using criteria such as currency, sophistication and format

use organizational features of reference sources to locate desired information from the contents

use materials in a manner consistent with copyright laws

construct a basic bibliography

assess the research process

The learner will:

use critical thinking skills to identify and select information relevant to their topics

use bibliographic format to cite sources from print and non-print materials

The learner will:

evaluate relevancy and reliability of information

apply legal principles and ethical conduct related to information retrieved (i.e. plagiarism and copyright laws)

use standard bibliographic format to cite sources from print and non-print materials

Instructional Focus: Literature Skills and Appreciation

Goal: To read, view, listen and respond to a variety of materials

By the end of grade...

The learner will:

listen to and share stories

interpret illustrations

participate in experiences such as:   choral reading, fingerplays, reader response

identify the roles of author and illustrator

recognize award winning books

respond to various types of literature such as: nursery rhymes, cumulative tales, predictable books, songs, chants, fingerplays, etc.

The learner will:

identify Caldecott Medal winners and specific authors and illustrators

experience literature through a variety of media

identify literary genres of fantasy and true-to-life

The learner will:

follow storylines involving several characters

identify story elements (i.e. plot, characters, setting)

respond to a variety of folktales and fairytales

The learner will:

recognize a variety of selections, characters and themes presented in print and non-print formats

recognize the characteristics of award-winning books, authors and illustrators

research information about authors and their works

recognize different techniques used by illustrators

identify the characteristics of a variety of genre

select and read from a variety of genres

develop an awareness of quality in materials: classics of literature and films

The learner will:

identify and articulate positive or negative qualities of a book through a book recommendation or review

access literature through electronic sources

The learner will:

compare the accessibility and presentation of information in both print and electronic sources and select the format most appropriate for a specific purpose

Instructional Focus: Literature Skills and Appreciation

Goal: To recognize, appreciate and value diversity of literature in a cross-curricular context

By the end of grade...

K

1

2

4

6

8

The learner will:

recognize that literature connects to all learning

The learner will:

select fiction and nonfiction materials to enrich areas of study

The learner will:

interact with literature linked to the content areas

The learner will:

recognize the subject-based organization of the library

utilize the many forms of literature as sources of information in the content areas

The learner will:

identify appropriate periodicals as informational sources for specific subject areas

The learner will:

utilize multimedia/audiovisual sources to access information to supporting the content areas

Instructional Focus: Literature Skills and Appreciation

Goal: To understand and appreciate diverse cultures through literacy experiences

The learner will:

make comparisons through literature of the similarities and differences between self and others

The learner will:

use literature to learn about other peoples and cultures

The learner will:

recognize the feelings and emotions of characters

identify cultural influences in folktales and fairytales

acknowledge the literary contributions made by other cultures

The learner will:

relate literary experiences to personal experiences

identify the effects of the author's or illustrator's personal and cultural experiences on their work

interact with materials representing many cultures

independently read a variety of literature from and about diverse cultures

The learner will:

identify nonfiction and reference sources which provide a fuller understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures

utilize multimedia resources to access multicultural literature and information

The learner will:

utilize nonfiction and reference sources to obtain factual information about diverse cultures

analyze and select multicultural literature and information from a variety of print and multimedia resources

Instructional Focus: Literature Skills and Appreciation

Goal: To develop lifelong reading habits and positive attitudes toward reading

By the end of grade...

K

1

2

4

6

8

The learner will:

relate personal experiences to literature

demonstrate enthusiasm for books and reading

The learner will:

relate the point of a story to personal experience

participate in discussion following a story

participate in motivational activities

The learner will:

recognize the aesthetic value of literature

share positive feelings about literature

The learner will:

choose reading as a regular leisure time activity

read a variety of fiction and nonfiction

The learner will:

recognize reading as a problem-solving tool

recognize the value of periodicals as sources of information and lifelong

learning.

recognize Novelist and book reviews as selection tools for recreational reading materials

The learner will:

identify publications which include book reviews

utilize reading as a problem-solving tool

select suitable materials, either print or electronic, according to their reading abilities, cognitive abilities and personal interests