Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Students, as researchers, will utilize resources from a variety of media within the school and community to develop a plan for information gathering, analysis, and synthesis. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: A. Information Literacy: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 ; PA Standards 1.2, 1.8

Benchmark/Skills

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Assessment

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Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies
A. Information Literacy
1.  Students begin to develop problem-solving strategies for locating information using print and electronic resources.
a.  Define an individual information problem based on an assigned project.
b.  Develop an action plan to solve their research problem using the RTM Research Protocol.
c.  Identify and use a variety of resources both print and electronic – OPAC, online databases, AccessPA, electronic encyclopedias, Internet - within the school and community.
d.  Use an index, guide words, and keywords to locate and access general reference print resources (encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus, almanac, atlas, telephone directory).
e.  Use a menu and/or index and keywords to locate and access multimedia reference sources. / a.  Teacher or librarian observation
b.  Journal
c.  Interview
d.  Portfolio
e.  Checklists
f.  Rubrics
g.  Student self evaluation / a.  Library books and periodicals
b.  Online Public Access Catalog
c.  Audio-visual materials
d.  CDs and software
e.  Electronic resources including online databases, AccessPA, and Internet
f.  Graphic organizers / a.  Mini-lessons
b.  Modeling
c.  Role playing
d.  Experiential learning
e.  KWL Chart
f.  Cooperative learning activities
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Students, as researchers, will utilize resources from a variety of media within the school and community to develop a plan for information gathering, analysis, and synthesis. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: A. Information Literacy: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 ; PA Standards 1.2, 1.8
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies
2.  With guidance, students can organize, evaluate and present information.
a.  Take notes from sources using a structured format.
b.  Use a graphic organizer to organize, synthesize, and present the main ideas from research.
c.  Communicate relevant findings based on the parameters of their project / a.  Teacher or librarian observation
b.  Journal
c.  Interview
d.  Portfolio
e.  Checklists
f.  Rubrics
g.  Student self evaluation / a.  Library books and periodicals
b.  Online Public Access Catalog
c.  Audio-visual materials
d.  CDs and software
e.  Electronic resources including online databases, AccessPA, and Internet
f.  Graphic organizers / a.  Mini-lessons
b.  Modeling
c.  Role playing
d.  Experiential learning
e.  KWL Chart
f.  Cooperative learning activities
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Students, as researchers, will utilize resources from a variety of media within the school and community to develop a plan for information gathering, analysis, and synthesis. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: A. Information Literacy: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 ; PA Standards 1.2, 1.8
Adaptations/Inclusion
Techniques / Enrichment
Strategies / Remediation
Strategies / Multicultural/Interdisciplinary Connection
a.  Modifications as indicated on student’s IEP
b.  Additional time and practice
c.  Auditory/visual prompts
d.  Peer support
e.  Individualized assistance
f.  RTM guided questions for research / a.  Modifications as indicated by student’s IEP
b.  Learning Centers
c.  Independent projects
d.  Mentorships
e.  Interest-based learning choices
f.  Serving as peer tutor
g.  Films, videos, CDs / a.  Individual conferencing
b.  Peer support
c.  Volunteer assistance
d.  Before/After school help
e.  Additional practice opportunities
f.  RTM guided research questions / a.  Library collection represents a wide variety of socio-cultural perspectives.
b.  Information literacy curriculum is, by its very nature, interdisciplinary and can be applied across all subject areas.
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Students will become competent, self-motivated readers pursuing information related to personal interests and/or assigned topics and sharing their knowledge and understandings with others. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: B. Independent Learning Skills: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 ; PA Standards 1.3
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies
B.  INDEPENDENT LEARNING
Students develop the ability to select materials of personal interest throughout the library including nonfiction and fiction of various literary genres.
a.  Demonstrate interest in reading as a recreational activity.
b.  Select reading materials at their personal comprehension level.
c.  Read and examine award-winning literature by noted authors and illustrators, eg. the Caldecott Award.
d.  Identify and read some of the following genres: animal stories, fantasy, historical fiction, mystery, realistic fiction, science fiction, traditional literature, poetry, and biography.
e.  Identify parts of a book (spine, title page, copyright page, table of contents, index, glossary, guide words).
f.  Use the OPAC to locate information through a title, author, subject or keyword search.
g.  Recognize call number components and use them to locate materials throughout the library.
h.  Follow established library media procedures. / a.  Teacher or librarian observation
b.  Reading logs
c.  Conferencing
d.  Checklists
e.  Rubrics
f.  Demonstrations / a.  Library books and periodicals
b.  Shelf markers
c.  Online Public Access Catalog / a.  Mini-lessons
b.  Modeling
c.  Role playing
d.  Experiential learning
e.  Book talks
f.  Read-alouds
g.  Literature discussion groups
h.  Guided reading
i.  Reader’s Advisory
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Students will become competent, self-motivated readers pursuing information related to personal interests and/or assigned topics and sharing their knowledge and understandings with others. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: B. Independent Learning Skills: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 ; PA Standards 1.3

Adaptations/Inclusion

Techniques

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Enrichment

Strategies

/ Remediation
Strategies / Multicultural/
Interdisciplinary Connection
a.  Modifications as indicated on student’s IEP
b.  Additional time and practice
c.  Auditory/visual prompts
d.  Peer support
e.  Individualized assistance
f.  Audiobooks / a.  Modifications as indicated by student’s IEP
b.  Individualized book chats
c.  Partner reading
d.  Literature circles
e.  Specially designed story times
f.  Guest speakers such as visiting authors and illustrators
g.  Reader’s Advisory / a.  Individual conferencing
b.  Peer support
c.  Paired reading
d.  Volunteer assistance
e.  Before/After school help
f.  Additional practice opportunities
g.  Audiobooks / a.  Library collection represents a wide variety of sociocultural perspectives.
b.  Information literacy curriculum is, by its very nature, interdisciplinary and can be applied across all subject areas.
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Students will recognize the importance of information in a democracy, practice ethical behavior in the use of information, and participate effectively in groups. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: C. Social Responsibility Skills: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies
C.  SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
1.  Students will understand the concept of intellectual property rights and the acceptable use of information.
a.  Cite the resources used in their project according to the MLA format as prompted by the RTM bibliography cards.
b.  Practice responsible and ethical use of all resources according to copyright law and the RTM Acceptable Use Policy. / a.  Demonstrations
b.  Teacher or librarian observation
c.  Checklists
d.  Rubrics
e.  Portfolio
f.  Cooperative group participation
g.  Student self evaluation
h.  Peer feedback / a.  Library books and periodicals
b.  Online Public Access Catalog
c.  RTM Bibliography cards / a.  Modeling
b.  Mini-lessons
c.  Role playing
d.  Class discussions
e.  Experiential learning
f.  Cooperative learning activities
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Students will recognize the importance of information in a democracy, practice ethical behavior in the use of information, and participate effectively in groups. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: C. Social Responsibility Skills: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies
2.  Students will work effectively in groups to gather and communicate information respecting the opinions and contributions of their peers.
a.  Collaborate with others to find information and solve problems.
b.  Respect others’ ideas and acknowledge their contributions.
c.  Share findings from research with a group. / a.  Demonstrations
b.  Teacher or librarian observation
c.  Checklists
d.  Rubrics
e.  Portfolio
f.  Cooperative group participation
g.  Student self evaluation
h.  Peer feedback / a.  Library books and periodicals
b.  Online Public Access Catalog
c.  RTM Bibliography cards / a.  Modeling
b.  Mini-lessons
c.  Role playing
d.  Class discussions
e.  Experiential learning
f.  Cooperative learning activities
Essential Question, Concept or Theme:. C. Students will recognize the importance of information in a democracy, practice ethical behavior in the use of information, and participate effectively in groups. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: C. Social Responsibility Skills: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Adaptations/Inclusion
Techniques / Enrichment
Strategies / Remediation
Strategies / Multicultural/

Interdisciplinary Connection

a.  Modifications as indicated on student’s IEP
b.  Additional time and practice
c.  Auditory/visual prompts
d.  Peer support/modeling/tutoring
e.  Individualized assistance / a.  Modifications as indicated by student’s IEP
b.  Learning Centers
c.  Independent/self selected projects
d.  Serving as peer tutor
e.  Opportunities for peer modeling / a.  Individual conferencing
b.  Peer modeling
c.  Volunteer assistance
d.  Before/After school help
e.  Additional practice opportunities / a.  Library collection represents a wide variety of socio-cultural perspectives.
b.  Information literacy curriculum is, by its very nature, interdisciplinary and can be applied across all subject areas.

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