District 91 Library Skills/Information Literacy Curriculum—Kindergarten- 1 -
Standard and Goals / Objectives and Indicators / Resources / District/State/NationalI. ORIENTATION
A. Purpose and Mission of the LMC / The student learns about the services and resources available at the LMC / Connection to National Standards: Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (AASL and AECT, c1998)
Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.
- Locate the school LMC
- Identify LMC staff and recognize their role in student learning
I. ORIENTATION
B. Circulation Policies and Procedures / The student learns about the circulation policies and procedures at each new level / Connection to National Standards: Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (AASL and AECT, c1998)
Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.
- Demonstrate knowledge of acceptable behavior and responsibility in the LMC
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 6-21
- Use correct circulation procedures for checking out library materials
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 6-21
- Power Lessons, K, pp. 88-89
- Recognize the importance of knowing student numbers
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 6-21
- Understand when books are due and the importance of returning them on time
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 6-21
- Recognize the consequences for lost books, damaged books, and overdue books
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 6-21
II. RESEARCH
A. Information Access: Identification, Location, and Retrieval / The student accesses information efficiently and effectively / Connection to National Standards: Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (AASL and AECT, c1998)
Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.
- Locate areas of the LMC and its collection (easy fiction, circulation, etc.)
- Recognize that there is a system for organizing library materials
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 27-30
- Locate materials in the Easy section
- Demonstrate awareness of easy book arrangement
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 27-30
- Identify alphabetical order of easy books
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 27-30
- Identify left to right, top to bottom shelf arrangement
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 27-30
- Power Lessons, K, pp. 14-15
State Reading Standard 671.01.h
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of LMC vocabulary (LMC, author, title, illustrator, fiction)
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 37-39
- Power Lessons, K, pp. 44-45
State Reading Standard 671.01.h
State Reading Standard 671.01.i
State Reading Standard 671.03 b
- Recognize that the different parts of a book offer information (cover, spine body, pages)
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 37-39
- Power Lessons, K, pp. 44-45
State Reading Standard 671.01.h
State Reading Standard 671.01.i
- Be introduced to a variety of traditional and non-print media (video, filmstrip, overhead projector, computer, etc.)
State Reading Standard 675.01.a
State Reading Standard 673.01.a
State Reading Standard 673.02.a
II. RESEARCH
B. Information Analysis: Interpretation and Evaluation / The student analyses information critically and competently / Connection to National Standards: Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (AASL and AECT, c1998)
Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.
- Select materials suited for needs
- Power Lessons, K, pp. 8-9
- Use illustrations as clues in understanding material
- Power Lessons, K, pp. 32-37
- Power Lessons, K, pp. 40-41
State Reading Standard 671.01.j
- Be introduced to plot by placing events in sequential order
- Power Lessons, K, pp. 36-37
State Reading Standard 671.03.b
- Interpret stories through creative expression
II. RESEARCH
C. Information Use: Communication and Presentation / The student uses information effectively and creatively / Connection to National Standards: Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (AASL and AECT, c1998)
Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.
Standard 9: The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
- Share literature with other children
- Use comprehension skills to retell or summarize a story
- Power Lessons, K, pp. 38-39
State Reading Standard 671.03.a
State Reading Standard 671.03.b
- Gain information and understanding from viewing non-print media
State Reading Standard 675.01.a
III. LIFELONG LEARNING
A. Independent Learning / The student develops skills that help the student satisfy personal and educational needs on one’s own / Connection to National Standards: Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (AASL and AECT, c1998)
Standard 4: The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues information related to personal interests.
Standard 6: The student who is an independent learner is information literate and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.
- Browse the collection for individual interests
III. LIFELONG LEARNING
B. Literature Appreciation / The student appreciates literature and other creative forms of expression / Connection to National Standards: Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (AASL and AECT, c1998)
Standard 5: The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.
- Participate in storytelling activities
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, p. 22
State Reading Standard 671.01.b
- Listen to stories a variety of multicultural materials read aloud
- Demonstrate active listening
State Reading Standard 673.02.a
- Be introduced to various genres of literature (Poetry, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables, Nursery Rhymes, and General Fiction)
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, p. 125
III. LIFELONG LEARNING
C. Social Responsibility and Library Citizenship / The student practices ethical usage of information and information technology, and values the rights of others / Connection to National Standards: Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning (AASL and AECT, c1998)
Standard 7: The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society.
Standard 8: The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
Standard 9: The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
- Recognize that library materials are shared and must be returned in a timely manner
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 6-21
- 57 Games, pp. 7-11
- Demonstrate respect for the rights and privileges of all library patrons
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 6-21
- 57 Games, pp. 7-11
- Learn and demonstrate proper care of library materials
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 6-21
- 57 Games, pp. 7-11
- Use shelf markers appropriately when selecting books
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 6-21
- 57 Games, pp. 7-11
- Exhibit appropriate, self-controlled behavior in the LMC
- Complete Library Skills, K-2, pp. 6-21
- 57 Games, pp. 7-11
- Demonstrate care and appropriate use of available electronic hardware and software, as outlined in the Idaho Falls School District 91 Acceptable Use Policy
Related State Standards—Kindergarten
Goal / Objective / Abacus# / Level of Criticality
Comprehension / The student will identify the front cover, title, title page, and back cover of a book.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.01.h.ppt / 5 / Expected
Concepts of Print / The student will follow text from left to right and from top to bottom on a page.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.01.h.ppt / 10 / Expected
Comprehension / The student will use pre-reading strategies, such as drawing on prior knowledge, discussing, generating questions, and making predictions before, during and after a story.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.02.a.ppt
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.03.a.ppt / 85 / Expected
Comprehension / The student will preview the illustration and the opening pages of a text (e.g., title page) to gain pre-reading information.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.01.h.ppt / 90 / Expected
Comprehension / The student will retell a story.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.03.a.ppt / 95 / Expected
Comprehension / The student will recognize relevant details in a passage or presentation by responding to general questions that ask who, what, and where.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.03.b.ppt / 100 / Expected
Comprehension / The student will understand that print has meaning.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.01.j.ppt / 105 / Expected
Comprehension / The student will classify a passage or a presentation as real or imaginary and recognize reasons for the classification.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.03.d.ppt / 110 / Expected
Comprehension / The student will identify elements of a literature in texts or presentations, including key events, setting, characters, and the roles of author and illustrator.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.03.b.ppt / 120 / Expected
Comprehension / The student will identify and distinguish the roles of authors and illustrators.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.01.i.ppt / 125 / ESSENTIAL
Comprehension / The student will use technology and traditional resources to and reinforce educational goals.
../../-Reading Standards/0 Kndgrtn/671.04.a.ppt / 130 / Expected
Listening, Viewing, & Speaking / The student will identify the purpose for listening or viewing (e.g., enjoyment, gathering information, problem solving).
673.01.a
673.01.b
673.02.a / 400 / Expected
Listening, Viewing, & Speaking / The student will follow simple one and two-step oral directions.
673.04.a / 403 / Expected
Listening, Viewing, &
Speaking / The student will identify different media genres (e. g., newspapers, advertisements, signs, labels.)
675.01.a
675.02.a / 405 / Expected
Listening, Viewing, & Speaking / The student will express himself or herself orally using complete and coherent sentences.
674.01.a / 409 / Expected
Listening, Viewing, &
Speaking / The student will use volume and eye contact appropriate to the audience and content of the presentation.
674.01.a / 415 / Expected
Listening, Viewing, & Speaking / The student will encourage others’ participation while exhibiting courteous, attentive, and appropriate behavior during discussions.
674.03.b
Kindergarten Curriculum Tie-Ins
District 91 Library Skills/Information Literacy Curriculum—Kindergarten- 1 -
Social Studies
- Maps and Globes
- Water and land
- Transportation past/present
- Past events
- Famous people
- Holidays
Science
- Living and nonliving things
- Animals and their offspring
- Animal adaptations
- 5 senses
- 4 seasons