District 91 Library Skills/Information Literacy Curriculum 3-6- 1 -

I. ORIENTATION / 3rd grade / 4th Grade / 5th Grade / 6th Grade
A. Purpose and Mission of the LMC
The student learns about the services and resources available at the LMC. /
  • Identify LMC staff and recognize their role in student learning
  • Demonstrate the correlation between the classroom reading program and library experiences
  • Demonstrate the correlation between the classroom curriculum and library resources
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  • Identify LMC staff and recognize their role in student learning
  • Demonstrate the correlation between the classroom reading program and library experiences
  • Demonstrate the correlation between the classroom curriculum and library resources
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  • Identify LMC staff and recognize their role in student learning
  • Demonstrate the correlation between the classroom reading program and library experiences
  • Demonstrate the correlation between the classroom curriculum and library resources
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  • Identify LMC staff and recognize their role in student learning
  • Demonstrate the correlation between the classroom reading program and library experiences
  • Demonstrate the correlation between the classroom curriculum and library resources

B. Circulation Policies and Procedures
The student learns about circulation policies and procedures at each new level. /
  • Demonstrate knowledge of acceptable behavior and responsibility in the LMC
  • Use correct circulation procedures for checking out library materials
  • Recognize the importance of knowing student numbers
  • Identify the hours of service available during the day or week for open checkout
  • Understand when books are due and the importance of returning them on time
  • Recognize the consequences for lost books, damaged books, and overdue books
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  • Demonstrate knowledge of acceptable behavior and responsibility in the LMC
  • Use correct circulation procedures for checking out library materials
  • Recognize the importance of knowing student numbers
  • Identify the hours of service available during the day or week for open checkout
  • Understand when books are due and the importance of returning them on time
  • Recognize the consequences for lost books, damaged books, and overdue books
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  • Demonstrate knowledge of acceptable behavior and responsibility in the LMC
  • Use correct circulation procedures for checking out library materials
  • Recognize the importance of knowing student numbers
  • Identify the hours of service available during the day or week for open checkout
  • Understand when books are due and the importance of returning them on time
  • Recognize the consequences for lost books, damaged books, and overdue books
/
  • Demonstrate knowledge of acceptable behavior and responsibility in the LMC
  • Use correct circulation procedures for checking out library materials
  • Recognize the importance of knowing student numbers
  • Identify the hours of service available during the day or week for open checkout
  • Understand when books are due and the importance of returning them on time
  • Recognize the consequences for lost books, damaged books, and overdue books

II. RESEARCH / 3rd Grade / 4th Grade / 5th Grade / 6th Grade
A. Information Access: Identification, Location, and Retrieval
The student accesses information efficiently and effectively. /
  • Demonstrate an understanding that the card catalog/OPAC is an index to the LMC collection and interpret its information to locate materials
  • Demonstrate effective use of the card catalog/OPAC
  • Identify the arrangement of fiction, nonfiction, and biography on shelves
  • Arrange fiction call numbers in the correct order by alphabetizing names and titles to the third letter
  • Become familiar with the Dewey Decimal System as a method of locating nonfiction books
  • Arrange nonfiction books in the correct order
  • Locate biographical materials and understand the meaning of biography
  • Arrange biography call numbers in the correct order
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of LMC vocabulary (new = publisher, copyright date, place of publication, index, atlas, almanac, periodical)
  • Understand the use and organization of a simple, alphabetically arranged encyclopedia and be able to select the appropriate volume to find a specific topic
  • Be introduced to electronic databases for simple searches (LiLI, BigChalk)
  • Locate and use periodicals for entertainment and information
  • Identify a variety of traditional and non-print media as sources of information
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  • Demonstrate an understanding that the card catalog/OPAC in an index to the LMC collection and interpret its information to locate materials
  • Select and use the appropriate search in the card catalog/OPAC for specific information (title, author, subject) and most effective way to view/sort the search
  • Identify the arrangement of fiction, nonfiction, and biography on shelves
  • Use the Dewey Decimal System as a method of locating nonfiction books for research and individual assignments
  • Recognize the 10 main classifications on the DDS
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of LMC vocabulary (new = preface, forward, introduction, glossary, author’s note, appendix, bibliography)
  • Distinguish between the content of a dictionary and an encyclopedia, both print and electronic
  • Use a table of contents and index to locate information
  • Use electronic databases for simple searches (LiLI, BigChalk)
  • Be introduced to the Internet and be able to use it as a research tool related to grade-level projects (e.g. Idaho’s homepage)
  • Locate and use periodicals for entertainment and information
  • Identify a variety of traditional and non-print media as sources of information
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  • Demonstrate an understanding that the card catalog/OPAC in an index to the LMC collection and interpret its information to locate materials
  • Select and use the appropriate search in the card catalog/OPAC for specific information (title, author, subject) and most effective way to view/sort the search
  • Identify the arrangement of fiction, nonfiction, and biography on shelves
  • Use the Dewey Decimal System as a method of locating nonfiction books for research and individual assignments
  • Recognize that the DDS main classifications can be divided and subdivided into more specific subjects
  • Identify the correct placement of a book using the Dewey Decimal System
  • Use the internet as a research tool to support grade-level projects (e.g. specific state pages)
  • Use a table of contents, index, and glossary to locate information
  • Use electronic databases for simple searches (LiLI, BigChalk)
  • Identify relevant questions for inquiry (Refine Search)
  • Locate and use periodicals for entertainment and information
  • Identify a variety of traditional and non-print media as sources of information
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  • Demonstrate an understanding that the card catalog/OPAC in an index to the LMC collection and interpret its information to locate materials
  • Select and use the appropriate search in the card catalog/OPAC for specific information (title, author, subject) and most effective way to view/sort the search
  • Identify the arrangement of fiction, nonfiction, and biography on shelves
  • Use the Dewey Decimal System as a method of locating nonfiction books for research and individual assignments
  • Identify the correct placement of a book using the Dewey Decimal System
  • Recognize that other library classifications exist
  • Use the internet as a research tool to support grade-level projects
  • Use a table of contents, index, and glossary to locate information
  • Use electronic databases for simple searches (LiLI, BigChalk)
  • Identify relevant questions for inquiry (Refine Search)
  • Locate and use periodicals for entertainment and information
  • Become familiar with and use the Boolean and key word search strategy to locate information on the Internet, electronic databases, and the OPAC
  • Become familiar with skimming and scanning
  • Identify a variety of traditional and non-print media as sources of information

B. Information Analysis: Interpretation and Evaluation
The student analyses information critically and competently. /
  • Develop and use criteria to select media for an identified information need based on characteristics appropriate for purpose (appeal, format, info on cover, specific title/author/illustrator)
  • Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction
  • Differentiate between biography, autobiography, and collective biography
  • Be introduced to the concept of copyright
  • Recognize the story problems or plot and arrange events in sequential order
  • Identify the setting of a story
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  • Develop and use criteria to select media for an identified information need based on characteristics appropriate for purpose (appeal, format, info on cover, specific title/author/illustrator, copyright date)
  • Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction
  • Introduced to the concepts of cross reference and bibliography
  • Identify text as written for entertainment (narrative) or for information (expository)
  • Recognize the story problems or plot and arrange events in sequential order
  • Identify the setting of a story
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  • Develop and use criteria to select media for an identified information need based on characteristics appropriate for purpose (appeal, format, info on cover, specific title/author/illustrator, copyright date)
  • Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction
  • Differentiate between fact and opinion
  • Be introduced to the concepts of cross reference and bibliography
  • Be introduced to the Big 6 Skills Approach to Information Problem Solving (define, search, sort, select, organize/produce, evaluate/reflect)
  • Use subject headings, chapter titles, guide words and other graphic features to locate and organize information
  • Identify the purposes of different types of literature such as to inform, influence, express, or entertain
  • Recognize the story problems or plot and arrange events in sequential order
  • Identify the setting of a story
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  • Develop and use criteria to select media for an identified information need based on characteristics appropriate for purpose (appeal, format, info on cover, specific title/author/illustrator, copyright date)
  • Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction
  • Differentiate between fact and opinion
  • Be introduced to the concepts of cross reference and bibliography
  • Practice and develop skills used in the Big 6 Skills Approach to Information Problem Solving (define, search, sort, select, organize/produce, evaluate/reflect)
  • Use subject headings, chapter titles, guide words and other graphic features to locate and organize information
  • Be introduced to evaluating both print and electronic sources in terms of accuracy, relevancy, currency, bias, and validity
  • Identify text as written for entertainment (narrative) or for information (expository)
  • Recognize the story problems or plot and arrange events in sequential order
  • Identify the setting of a story

C. Information Use: Communication and Presentation
The student uses information effectively and creatively. /
  • Share literature with other children
  • Use comprehension skills to retell or summarize a story
  • Demonstrate information literacy by recalling facts and details from listening to and reading fiction and nonfiction
  • Gain information and understanding from viewing non-print media
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  • Share literature with other children
  • Use comprehension skills to retell or summarize a story
  • Demonstrate information literacy by recalling facts and details from listening to and reading fiction and nonfiction
  • Begin to establish and adjust purposes for reading such as reading to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy, and to solve problems
  • Gain information and understanding from viewing non-print media
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  • Share literature with other children
  • Use comprehension skills to retell or summarize a story
  • Demonstrate information literacy by recalling facts and details from listening to and reading fiction and nonfiction
  • Begin to establish and adjust purposes for reading such as reading to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy, and to solve problems
  • Gain information and understanding from viewing non-print media
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  • Share literature with other children
  • Use comprehension skills to retell or summarize a story
  • Demonstrate information literacy by recalling facts and details from listening to and reading fiction and nonfiction
  • Begin to establish and adjust purposes for reading such as reading to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy, and to solve problems
  • Gain information and understanding from viewing non-print media

III. LIFELONG LEARNING / 3rd Grade / 4th Grade / 5th Grade / 6th Grade
A. Independent Learning
The student develops skills that help the student satisfy personal and educational needs on one’s own. /
  • Browse the collection for individual interests
  • Select books at appropriate reading level
  • Select, listen to and respond to several types of fictional literature including historical fiction
  • Recognize the concept that that information is presented in a variety of formats
  • Participate in various reading incentive programs (Book It, Accelerated Reader, Buddy Reading, etc.)
  • Participate in goal setting and monitoring to achieve reading goals
  • Read to accomplish various purposes both assigned and self-selected
  • Begin to balance reading by selecting a variety of works
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  • Browse the collection for individual interests
  • Select books at appropriate reading level
  • Select, listen to and respond to several types of fictional literature including historical fiction
  • Recognize the concept that that information is presented in a variety of formats
  • Participate in various reading incentive programs (Book It, Accelerated Reader, Buddy Reading, etc.)
  • Participate in goal setting and monitoring to achieve reading goals
  • Read to accomplish various purposes both assigned and self-selected
  • Balance reading by selecting a variety of works
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  • Browse the collection for individual interests
  • Select books at appropriate reading level
  • Select, listen to and respond to several types of fictional literature including historical fiction
  • Recognize the concept that that information is presented in a variety of formats
  • Participate in various reading incentive programs (Book It, Accelerated Reader, Buddy Reading, etc.)
  • Participate in goal setting and monitoring to achieve reading goals
  • Read to accomplish various purposes both assigned and self-selected
  • Balance reading by selecting a variety of works
  • Form and revise questions for investigations, including questions arising from interests and units of study
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  • Browse the collection for individual interests
  • Select books at appropriate reading level
  • Select, listen to and respond to several types of fictional literature including historical fiction
  • Recognize the concept that that information is presented in a variety of formats
  • Participate in various reading incentive programs (Book It, Accelerated Reader, Buddy Reading, etc.)
  • Participate in goal setting and monitoring to achieve reading goals
  • Read to accomplish various purposes both assigned and self-selected
  • Balance reading by selecting a variety of works
  • Form and revise questions for investigations, including questions arising from interests and units of study

B. Literature Appreciation
The student appreciates literature and other creative forms of expression. /
  • Participate in storytelling activities
  • Recognize and read Caldecott and Caldecott Honor books
  • Identify and read Newbery and Newbery Honor books
  • Recognize noted children’s authors and illustrators
  • Listen to stories a variety of multicultural materials read aloud
  • Demonstrates active listening
  • Be introduced to various genres of literature (General Fiction, Poetry, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Legends)
  • Select, listen to, read, and respond to several types of fiction and nonfiction literature including general fiction, poetry, fairy tales, folk tales, and legends
  • Identify series literature
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  • Participate in storytelling activities
  • Identify and read Newbery and Newbery Honor books
  • Recognize noted children’s authors and illustrators
  • Listen to stories a variety of multicultural materials read aloud
  • Demonstrate active listening
  • Be introduced to various genres of literature and their distinguishing features (General Fiction, Poetry, Folk Tales, Mystery and Historical Fiction)
  • Select, listen to, read, and respond to several types of fiction and nonfiction literature including general fiction, poetry, folk tales, Mystery, Biography, and historical fiction
  • Listen to proficient, fluent models of oral reading, including selections from classic and contemporary works
  • Identify series literature
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  • Identify and read Newbery and Newbery Honor books
  • Recognize noted children’s authors
  • Identify and distinguish the types of fiction such as historical, contemporary realistic, humorous, adventure, etc.
  • Listen to stories a variety of multicultural materials read aloud
  • Demonstrate active listening
  • Be introduced to various genres of literature and their distinguishing features (General Fiction, Poetry, Folk Tales, and Historical Fiction)
  • Select, listen to, read, and respond to several types of fiction and nonfiction literature including general fiction, poetry, folk tales, historical fiction, mystery, and biography
  • Listen to proficient, fluent models of oral reading, including selections from classic and contemporary works
  • Identify series literature
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  • Identify and read Newbery and Newbery Honor books
  • Recognize noted children’s authors
  • Identify and distinguish the types of fiction such as historical, contemporary realistic, humorous, adventure, etc.
  • Listen to stories a variety of multicultural materials read aloud
  • Demonstrate active listening
  • Be introduced to various genres of literature and their distinguishing features (General Fiction, Poetry, Folk Tales, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Plays)
  • Select, listen to, read, and respond to several types of fiction and nonfiction literature including general fiction, poetry, folk tales, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and biography
  • Listen to proficient, fluent models of oral reading, including selections from classic and contemporary works
  • Identify series literature

C. Social Responsibility and Library Citizenship
The student practices ethical usage of information and information technology, and values the rights of others. /
  • Recognize that library materials are shared and must be returned in a timely manner
  • Demonstrate respect for the rights and privileges of all library patrons
  • Learn and demonstrate proper care of library materials
  • Use shelf markers appropriately when selecting books
  • Exhibit appropriate, self-controlled behavior in the LMC
  • Demonstrate care and appropriate use of available electronic hardware and software, as outlined in the Idaho Falls School District 91 Acceptable Use Policy
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  • Recognize that library materials are shared and must be returned in a timely manner
  • Demonstrate respect for the rights and privileges of all library patrons
  • Learn and demonstrate proper care of library materials
  • Use shelf markers appropriately when selecting books
  • Exhibit appropriate, self-controlled behavior in the LMC
  • Respect ownership of ideas and information
  • Demonstrate care and appropriate use of available electronic hardware and software, as outlined in the Idaho Falls School District 91 Acceptable Use Policy
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  • Recognize that library materials are shared and must be returned in a timely manner
  • Demonstrate respect for the rights and privileges of all library patrons
  • Learn and demonstrate proper care of library materials
  • Use shelf markers appropriately when selecting books
  • Exhibit appropriate, self-controlled behavior in the LMC
  • Exhibit ethical use of information, respecting copyright restrictions in order to avoid plagiarism and the illegal use and reproduction of media
  • Demonstrate care and appropriate use of available electronic hardware and software, as outlined in the Idaho Falls School District 91 Acceptable Use Policy
/
  • Recognize that library materials are shared and must be returned in a timely manner
  • Demonstrate respect for the rights and privileges of all library patrons
  • Learn and demonstrate proper care of library materials
  • Use shelf markers appropriately when selecting books
  • Exhibit appropriate, self-controlled behavior in the LMC
  • Exhibit ethical use of information, respecting copyright restrictions in order to avoid plagiarism and the illegal use and reproduction of media
  • Demonstrate care and appropriate use of available electronic hardware and software, as outlined in the Idaho Falls School District 91 Acceptable Use Policy