Library Scope and Sequence -- Valley Center USD 262
KINDERGARTEN
Learn parts of a book – cover, spine and pages
Learn about authors
Learn about illustrators
Learn proper care of books
Learn listening skills with storytelling and books
Participate in stories
FIRST GRADE
Reinforce parts of a book
Continue learning about authors
Continue learning about illustrators
Continue learning proper care of books
Continue learning and practicing listening skills
Continue story participation
Learn to differentiate between fiction and non-fiction
Study authors
Learn to locate items in library
Learn how to properly remove items from shelves
Apply alphabetical order to library procedures
SECOND GRADE
Reinforce parts of a book
Continue learning about authors
Continue learning about illustrators
Continue learning proper care of books
Continue learning and practicing listening skills
Continue story participation
Learn to differentiate between fiction and non-fiction
Study authors
Practice locating items in library
Practice removing items from shelves properly
Learn about the Dewey Decimal System
Receive introduction to poetry
Learn about the Caldecott Award
Begin reading for the K. U. Reading Award
THIRD GRADE
Learn about additional parts of a book (copyright, dedication, glossary, index, table of contents, title page)
Continue learning about authors
Continue learning about illustrators
Continue learning proper care of books
Continue learning and practicing listening skills
Continue differentiating between fiction and non-fiction
Study authors and poets
Practice locating items in library
Increase knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System
Study poetry
Increase knowledge of the Caldecott Award
Learn about the Newbery Award
Read for the K. U. Reading Award
Receive introduction to the card catalog
Receive introduction to William Allen White yearly titles list
FOURTH GRADE
Learn about parts of a story (beginning, middle, end, theme, plot, and setting) along with parts of a book
Continue learning about authors
Continue learning about illustrators
Continue learning proper care of books
Continue learning and practicing listening skills
Continue differentiating between fiction and non-fiction
Study authors and poets
Locate items in library with ease
Learn more about using the Dewey decimal System
Study poetry
Learn about the Newbery Award
Read for the K. U. Reading Award
Increase knowledge of the card catalog
Learn contents of a basic bibliography
Learn beginning research skills
Receive individual instruction on use of internet on demand
Receive introduction to William Allen White titles yearly
Learn about literary genres
Participate in Kansas History unit
Volunteer for and read selected titles for the Battle of the Books competition
Learn difference between fact, point-of-view and opinion (writing strategies)
FIFTH GRADE
Receive reinforcement on parts of a story (beginning, middle, end, theme, plot, setting)
Receive reinforcement on parts of a book
Continue learning about authors
Continue learning about illustrators
Continue practicing proper care of books
Continue learning and practicing listening skills
Continue differentiating between fiction and non-fiction
Study authors and poets
Locate items in library with ease
Learn more about using the Dewey decimal System
Study poetry
Learn about the Newbery Award
Read for the K. U. Reading Award
Increase knowledge of the card catalog
Learn contents of a basic bibliography
Receive individual instruction on use of internet on demand
Receive introduction to William Allen White titles yearly
Learn about literary genres
Participate in Kansas History unit
Volunteer for and read selected titles for the Battle of the Books competition
Review difference between fact, point-of-view and opinion (writing strategies)
SIXTH GRADE
Students will receive reinforcement of all skills taught in previous grades through active participation
Learn about and use special reference books
Learn to use almanac in-depth
Participate in K.U. Reading program, William Allen White Program, and Battle of the Books by choice
Learn to use advance search on card catalog
Learn to use Kan-Ed and I-Net Library
Learn proper internet research skills
SEVENTH GRADE
Students will receive reinforcement of all skills taught in previous grades through active participation
Learn about and use special reference books
Learn to use almanac in-depth
Participate in K.U. Reading program, William Allen White Program, and Battle of the Books by choice
Learn to search databases
Learn to use Kan-Ed and I-Net Library
Continue using Kan-Ed and I-Net Library
Learn to site sources and make bibliographies
Student will be introduced to expanded genres
EIGHTH GRADE
Students will receive reinforcement of all skills taught in previous grades through active participation
Participate in K.U. Reading program, William Allen White Program, and Battle of the Books by choice
Improve skills of searching databases
Improve skills of using Kan-Ed and I-Net Library
Improve skills of citing sources and making bibliographies
Learn and demonstrate technology skills in conjunction with eighth grade project (Wax Museum)
NINTH GRADE
Students will receive reinforcement of all skills taught in previous grades through active participation
Learn to use additional reference materials
Continue improving skills of using card catalog
Learn about Boolean Searching
Learn about censorship
Review acceptable use policy
TENTH GRADE
Students will receive reinforcement of all skills taught in previous grades through active participation
Learn more skills of using on-line databases
Learn to cite sources in MLA format
Learn about on-line career sources
Locate information in different media (including print and computer)
ELEVENTH GRADE
Students will receive reinforcement of all skills taught in previous grades through active participation
Learn research paper format
Learn expanded on-line research skills
Continue learning about and making citations and bibliographies
Discuss plagiarism issues andcopyright issues in research and writing
(Projected class in library)
TWELFTH GRADE
Students will receive reinforcement of all skills taught in previous grades through active participation
Learn to evaluate and produce information in different formats (e.g., Powerpoint and Publisher)
Receive introduction to college library information