Kindergarten
1 Demonstrates good behavior and learns to work well with others
K.1.1 Introduce proper care of books and materials
K.1.2 Follows check-out procedures and returns library materials properly at Elementary Library
K.1.3 Listens attentively
K.1.4 Participates in discussions
2 Accesses information efficiently and effectively
K.2.1 Understands basic layout of library at Elementary Library
K.2.2 Indentifies title, author, illustrator, cover, spine
K.2.3 Recognizes call number
3 Pursues information related to personal interests
K.3.1 Demonstrates ability to choose “just right” materials
4 Evaluates information critically and completely
K.4.1 Reads/listens to variety of genres
K.4.2 Reads/listens to variety of nonfiction
K.4.3 Reads/listens to a variety of authors and illustrators
K.4.4 Introduced to Caldecott Award
First Grade
1 Demonstrates good behavior and learns to work well with others
1.1.1 Demonstrates proper care of books and materials
1.1.2 Follows check-out procedures and returns library materials properly at Elementary Library
1.1.3 Listens attentively
1.1.4 Participates in discussions
2 Accesses information efficiently and effectively
1.2.1 Understands basic layout of library at Elementary Library
1.2.2 Indentifies title, author, illustrator, cover, spine
1.2.3 Recognizes call number
3 Pursues information related to personal interests
1.3.1 Demonstrates ability to choose “just right” materials
4 Evaluates information critically and completely
1.4.1 Reads/listens to variety of genres
1.4.2 Reads/listens to variety of nonfiction
1.4.3 Reads/listens to a variety of authors and illustrators
1.4.4 Acquainted with Caldecott Award
Second Grade
1 Demonstrates good behavior and learns to work well with others
2.1.1 Demonstrates proper care of books and materials
2.1.2 Follows check-out procedures and returns library materials properly at Elementary Library
2.1.3 Listens attentively
2.1.4 Participates in discussions
2 Accesses information efficiently and effectively
2.2.1 Understands basic layout of library at Elementary Library
2.2.2 Identifies title, author, illustrator, cover, spine, title pate, publisher, copyright date
2.2.3 Locates materials on library shelves by call number
2.2.4 Understands alphabetical order
3 Pursues information related to personal interests
2.3.1 Selects books that match interests and reading level
2.3.2 Selects a variety of materials
4 Evaluates information critically and completely
2.4.1 Reads/listens to variety of genres
2.4.2 Reads/listens to variety of nonfiction
2.4.3 Reads/listens to a variety of authors and illustrators
2.4.4 Understands Caldecott Award
2.4.5 Recognizes difference between fiction and nonfiction
2.4.6 Introduced to Dewey Decimal System
Third Grade
1 Demonstrates good behavior and learns to work well with others
3.1.1 Demonstrates proper care of books and materials
3.1.2 Follows check-out procedures and returns library materials properly at Elementary Library
3.1.3 Listens attentively
3.1.4 Participates in discussions
2 Accesses information efficiently and effectively
3.2.1 Understands basic layout of library at Elementary Library
3.2.2 Identifies title, author, illustrator, cover, spine, title page, publisher, copyright date
3.2.3 Locates materials on library shelves by call number
3.2.4 Understands alphabetical order
3 Pursues information related to personal interests
3.3.1 Selects books that match interests and reading level
3.3.2 Selects a variety of materials
4 Evaluates information critically and completely
3.4.1 Reads/listens to variety of genres
3.4.2 Reads/listens to variety of nonfiction
3.4.3 Reads/listens to a variety of authors and illustrators
3.4.4 Understands Caldecott Award
3.4.5 Recognizes difference between fiction and nonfiction
3.4.6 Introduced to Dewey Decimal System
Fourth Grade
1 Demonstrates good behavior and learns to work well with others
4.1.1 Demonstrates proper care of books and materials
4.1.2 Follows check-out procedures and returns library materials properly at Intermediate Library
4.1.3 Listens attentively
4.1.4 Participates in discussions
2 Accesses information efficiently and effectively
4.2.1 Understands basic layout of library at Intermediate Library
4.2.2 Identifies title, author, illustrator, cover, spine, title page, publisher, copyright date, bibliography
4.2.3 Identifies verso and recto
4.2.4 Masters alphabetical order
4.2.5 Knowledge of variety of dictionaries and almanacs
3 Pursues information related to personal interests
4.3.1 Introduces online card catalog
4.3.2 Exposed to variety of literature through book talks
4 Evaluates information critically and completely
4.4.1 Recognizes difference between fiction and nonfiction
4.4.2 Reads/listens to a variety of authors and illustrators
4.4.3 Determines genre of materials (historical fiction, sci-fi, folklore, poetry, etc.)
4.4.4 Acquainted with Iowa Children’s Choice Awards
Fifth Grade
1 Demonstrates good behavior and learns to work well with others
5.1.1 Demonstrates proper care of books and materials
5.1.2 Follows check-out procedures and returns library materials properly at Intermediate Library
5.1.3 Listens attentively
5.1.4 Participates in discussions
2 Accesses information efficiently and effectively
5.2.1 Understands basic layout of library at Intermediate Library
5.2.2 Identifies title, author, illustrator, cover, spine, title page, publisher, copyright date, bibliography
5.2.3 Shows knowledge of variety of online maps, encyclopedia, and internet searches
3 Pursues information related to personal interests
5.3.1 Searches online card catalog for material
5.3.2 Exposed to variety of literature through book talks
4 Evaluates information critically and completely
5.4.1 Practices ethical behavior in regard to information (plagiarism)
5.4.2 Acquainted with Iowa Children’s Choice Awards
Sixth Grade
1 Demonstrates good behavior and learns to work well with others
6.1.1 Demonstrates proper care of books and materials
6.1.2 Follows check-out procedures and returns library materials properly at Intermediate Library
6.1.3 Listens attentively
6.1.4 Participates in discussions
2 Accesses information efficiently and effectively
6.2.1 Understands basic layout of library at Intermediate Library
6.2.2 Identifies title, author, illustrator, cover, spine, title page, publisher, copyright date, bibliography
6.2.3 Shows knowledge of variety of online maps, encyclopedia, and internet searches
3 Pursues information related to personal interests
6.3.1 Searches online card catalog for material
6.3.2 Exposed to variety of literature through book talks
4 Evaluates information critically and completely
6.4.1 Practices ethical behavior in regard to information (plagiarism)
6.4.2 Acquainted with Iowa Children’s Choice Awards
Seventh and Eighth Grade
Incorporated in content areas
1 Demonstrates good behavior and learns to work well with others
7-8.1.1 Demonstrate acceptable behavior in the library
7-8.1.2 Responsibly check out, use and return materials
7-8.1.3 Use equipment and computers properly
2 Accesses information efficiently and effectively
7-8.2.1 Understands scope, depth and potential usefulness of a variety of available information resources
7-8.2.2 Uses search and navigational features of print and electronic sources to efficiently access information
3 Pursues information related to personal interests
7-8.3.1 Selects literature based on interest, need and appropriateness
4 Evaluates information critically and completely
7-8.4.1 Examines and evaluates information
7-8.4.2 Extracts relevant and essential information from sources
5 Uses information accurately, creatively, and ethically
7-8.5.1 Organizes and synthesizes information from multiple sources
7-8.5.2 Creates and effectively communicates information and ideas to others
7-8.5.3 Understands the concept of plagiarism and cites sources properly
Nine – Twelfth Grade
Incorporated in content areas
1 Demonstrates good behavior and learns to work well with others
9-12.1.1 Demonstrate acceptable behavior in the library
9-12.1.2 Responsibly check out, use and return materials
9-12.1.3 Use equipment and computers properly
2 Accesses information efficiently and effectively
9-12.2.1 Understands scope, depth and potential usefulness of more advanced, sophisticated and diverse resources
9-12.2.2 Develops and executes successful strategies to efficiently and effectively access information
3 Pursues information related to personal interests
9-12.3.1 Seeks information related to personal interests
9-12.3.2 Selects literature based on interest, need and appropriateness
4 Evaluates information critically and completely
9-12.4.1 Examines and evaluates information
9-12.4.2 Extracts relevant and essential information from sources
5 Uses information accurately, creatively, and ethically
9-12.5.1 Organizes and synthesizes information from multiple sources
9-12.5.2 Creates and effectively communicates information and ideas to others