Benchmarks/Competencies



Expectations - Kindergarten

Expectations for year end:

1. Understands that libraries are for learning, enjoyment, and exploring ideas

2. Demonstrates proper library etiquette

3. Uses correct circulation procedures

4. Uses and applies appropriate library terminology

5. Demonstrates ability to locate materials of interest

6. Listens to a variety of literary forms

7. Develops vocabulary of story elements

|Strand: |Expectations: |

|Library Orientation |Demonstrate proper use of a “library voice” |

|(Library Citizenship) |Demonstrates respect for others using the library |

| |Handles library materials appropriately |

| |Follows correct library procedures |

| |Demonstrates proper use of a shelf marker |

|I. Library Orientation |Recognizes the librarian, and understands that role in the school |

|(Location Skills) |Recognizes the difference between fiction (“made-up”) and non-fiction |

| |Recognizes that information is available in print and non-print forms |

| |Locates the Easy/Everybody, fiction and non-fiction areas in the library |

| |Knows Easy/Everybody & fiction books are shelved alphabetically by author |

| |Understands books are shelved left to right, top to bottom |

|II. Literacy & Literature |Looks at or reads books from left to right |

|(Literacy Skills) |Uses visual cues to predict outcomes and draw conclusions |

| |Selects books based on interest and readability |

|Literacy & Literature |Listens to proficient, fluent models of oral reading |

|(Literature Appreciation) |Demonstrates active listening during media-based library activities |

| |Listens and responds to a variety of literature forms and culturally diverse works including picture books, alphabet |

| |books, counting books, concept books, nursery rhymes, poetry, and fairy tales |

| |Identifies well-known fictional characters |

|Literacy & Literature |Identifies beginning, middle and end of a story |

|(Story Elements) |Identifies story characters and details |

|Literacy & Literature |Identifies book cover elements: cover, spine |

|(Parts of a Book) |Identifies library labels: bar code, spine label, AR label, date due slip |

|III. Information Literacy | |

|(Beginning Research Process) | |

|Information Literacy | |

|(Accessing Information) | |

|Information Literacy | |

|(Evaluating and Using Information) | |

|Information Literacy | |

|(Works Cited) | |

Expectations - First Grade

Expectations for year end:

1. Understands that libraries are for learning, enjoyment, and exploring ideas

2. Demonstrates proper library etiquette and knowledge of procedures

3. Uses and applies appropriate library terminology

4. Demonstrates ability to locate materials of interest and readability

5. Uses vocabulary of story elements

6. Begins to develop awareness of “good book” criteria through exposure to and discussion of a variety of literary forms and award-winning and favorite children’s literature

7. Develops awareness and skills in using books as information resources and begins developing skills using electronic resources (LIBRARY CATALOG)

|Strand: |Expectations: |

|Library Orientation |Demonstrate proper use of a “library voice” |

|(Library) |Demonstrates respect for others using the library |

| |Handles library materials appropriately |

| |Follows correct procedures; demonstrates proper use of a shelf marker |

| |Knows about public libraries |

|I. Library Orientation |Recognizes the librarian, and understands that role in the school |

|(Location Skills) |Recognizes the difference between fiction and non-fiction |

| |Recognizes that information is available in print and non-print forms Locates the Easy/Everybody, fiction and |

| |non-fiction areas in the library |

| |Understands that call numbers are used to find books: letters = fiction, numbers = non-fiction |

| |Knows Easy/Everybody and fiction books are shelved alphabetically by author |

| |Knows non-fiction books are shelved in Dewey order/author order |

| |Understands books are shelved left to right, top to bottom |

|II. Literacy & Literature |Looks at or reads books from left to right |

|(Literacy Skills) |Selects books based on interest and readability |

| |Uses visual cues to predict outcomes and draw conclusions |

| |Uses textual cues to predict outcomes and draw conclusions |

|Literacy & Literature |Listens to proficient, fluent models of oral reading |

|(Literature Appreciation) |Demonstrates active listening during media-based library activities |

| |Listens and responds to a variety of literature forms and culturally diverse works including picture books, alphabet |

| |books, counting books, concept books, nursery rhymes, poetry, and fairy tales |

| |Recognizes well-known fictional characters |

| |Recognizes well-known authors and illustrators |

| |Recognizes Caldecott books |

|Literacy & Literature |Uses vocabulary of story elements: characters (traits and motivations), setting, plot (sequence of events, |

|(Story Elements) |conclusion) |

|Literacy & Literature |Identifies book cover elements: cover, end papers, blurb, spine |

|(Parts of a Book) |Identifies and interprets appropriate library labels: bar code, spine labels (call number, Accelerated Reader |

| |indicators), date due slip (if applicable) |

| |Identifies title page elements: title, author, illustrator |

|III. Information Literacy |Understands that an information search/research is a multi-step process |

|(Beginning Research Process) |Generates search words and synonyms for information search |

|Information Literacy |LIBRARY CATALOG (Visual LIBRARY CATALOG) - Introduced to function of LIBRARY CATALOG. |

|(Accessing Information) | |

|Information Literacy |Scans for specific/supporting information; uses visual layout, structural and organization cues to efficiently access|

|(Evaluating and Using Information) |information |

|Information Literacy | |

|(Works Cited) | |

Expectations - Second Grade

Expectations for year end:

1. Demonstrates proper library etiquette and knowledge of procedures

2. Uses and applies appropriate library terminology

3. Demonstrates ability to locate materials of interest and readability

4. Uses vocabulary of story elements to talk about favorite books

5. Continues to develop awareness of “good book” criteria through exposure and discussion of a variety of literary forms and award-winning and favorite children’s literature

6. Develops skills using book information resources and further develops skills using electronic resources (LIBRARY CATALOG)

7. Understands and applies simple rules of citing sources

|Strand: |Expectations: |

|Library Orientation |Demonstrates respect for others using the library |

|(Library Citizenship) |Handles library materials appropriately |

| |Follows correct library procedures |

| |Demonstrates proper use of a shelf marker |

| |Understands that there are many types of libraries (school, public, university) |

|I. Library Orientation |Recognizes the difference between fiction and non-fiction |

|(Location Skills) |Recognizes that information is available in print, non-print and electronic forms |

| |Knows libraries are systematically organized and can use library map to locate resources. |

| |Locates specific books on a shelf using call number and alphabetical order |

|II. Literacy & Literature |Selects books based on interest and readability, relevance to information needed |

|(Literacy Skills) |Uses visual and textual cues to predict outcomes and draw conclusions |

|Literacy & Literature |Listens to proficient, fluent models of oral reading |

|(Literature Appreciation) |Demonstrates active listening during media-based library activities |

| |Listens to, selects, reads, and responds to a variety of literature genres and culturally diverse works including |

| |picture books, alphabet books, counting books, concept books, nursery rhymes, poetry, fairy tales, folk tales, |

| |tall tales, legends, fables, and general fiction |

| |Recognizes well-known fictional characters, authors and illustrators |

| |Recognizes and knows history and criteria of Caldecott Award books |

|Literacy & Literature |Uses vocabulary of story elements: characters (traits and motivations), setting, plot (sequence of events, |

|(Story Elements) |conclusion, problem/solution, conflict) |

|Literacy & Literature |Identifies book cover elements: cover, end papers, blurb, spine |

|(Parts of a Book) |Identifies and interprets appropriate library labels: bar code, spine labels (call number, Accelerated Reader |

| |indicators), date due slip (if applicable) |

| |Identifies title page elements: title, author, illustrator |

| |Identifies and interprets book organization elements: table of contents, chapter titles, glossary, and index |

|III. Information Literacy |Understands that an information search/research is a multi-step process |

|(Beginning Research Process) |Generates search words and synonyms for information search |

| |Identifies and uses multiple sources and types of resources: print, electronic, experts |

|Information Literacy |Phone book |

|(Accessing Information) |Encyclopedia (arranged alphabetically, index volume) |

| |Dictionary |

| |LIBRARY CATALOG (Visual LIBRARY CATALOG) - Performs a simple search |

| |Internet - Is aware of and practices Internet safety |

| |All electronic resources - Identifies and correctly uses electronic organization elements: search fields, buttons |

|Information Literacy |Scans for specific/supporting information; uses visual layout, structural and organization cues to efficiently |

|(Evaluating and Using Information) |access information |

| |Takes notes; uses graphic organizers to record and organize information |

|Information Literacy |Understands concepts of copyright, Fair Use guidelines and plagiarism; respects ownership of ideas and information|

|(Works Cited) |Cites sources using grade-appropriate MLA citation format |

Expectations - Third Grade

Expectations for year end:

1. Demonstrates proper library etiquette and knowledge of procedures.

2. Uses and applies appropriate library terminology

3. Demonstrates ability to locate materials of interest, readability, and relevance to information need

4. Uses vocabulary of story elements to talk about favorite books

5. Continues to develop awareness of “good book” criteria through exposure and discussion of a variety of literary forms and award-winning and favorite children’s literature

6. Identifies, accesses and uses a variety of book resources and develops skills using electronic resources(LIBRARY CATALOG, electronic databases and Internet)

7. Evaluates and applies information to research need

8. Understands and applies simple rules of citing sources

|Strand: |Expectations: |

|Library Orientation |Demonstrates respect for others using the library |

|(Library Citizenship) |Follows correct library procedures |

| |Understands that there are many types of libraries (school, public, university) |

|I. Library Orientation |Recognizes the difference between fiction and non-fiction, print, non-print and electronic forms of information |

|(Location Skills) |Knows libraries are systematically organized and can use library map to locate resources using call number, numeric |

| |and alphabetical order |

| |Introduced to Dewey subject categories. Knows non-fiction books are shelved in Dewey order/author order |

|II. Literacy & Literature |Selects books based on interest and readability, relevance to information needed |

|(Literacy Skills) |Uses visual and textual cues to predict outcomes and draw conclusions |

|Literacy & Literature |Listens to proficient, fluent models of oral reading |

|(Literature Appreciation) |Demonstrates active listening during media-based library activities |

| |Listens to, selects, reads, and responds to a variety of literature genres and culturally diverse works including |

| |picture books, alphabet books, counting books, concept books, nursery rhymes, poetry, fairy tales, folk tales, tall |

| |tales, legends, fables, and general fiction |

| |Recognizes well-known fictional characters, authors and illustrators |

| |Recognizes and knows history and criteria of Caldecott Award books |

| |Recognizes award winning Newbery books |

|Literacy & Literature |Uses vocabulary of literary elements: characters(traits and motivations), setting, plot (sequence of events, |

|(Story Elements) |conclusion, problem/solution, conflict), theme, and point-of-view |

|Literacy & Literature |Identifies book cover elements: cover, end papers, blurb, spine |

|(Parts of a Book) |Identifies and interprets appropriate library labels: bar code, spine labels (call number, Accelerated Reader |

| |indicators), date due slip (if applicable) |

| |Identifies and interprets title page elements: title, author, illustrator, editor, publisher, place and date of |

| |publication |

| |Identifies and interprets book organization elements: table of contents, chapter titles, glossary, and index |

|III. Information Literacy |Understands that an information search/research is a multi-step process |

|(Beginning Research Process) |Knows how to develop pertinent research questions. |

| |Generates search words and synonyms for information search |

| |Identifies and uses multiple sources and types of resources: print, electronic, experts |

|Information Literacy |Phone book |

|(Accessing Information) |Encyclopedia (arranged alphabetically, index volume) |

| |Subject-specific encyclopedias, timelines |

| |Dictionary, thesaurus |

| |Atlas, globe |

| |LIBRARY CATALOG - Performs title, author, subject, keyword |

| |Databases - Performs a simple search |

| |Internet - Understands how to use search engines for simple searches; knows that not all search engines are the same |

| |Internet - Is aware of and practices Internet safety |

| |All electronic resources - Identifies and correctly uses electronic organization elements: search fields, menu, |

| |hypertext, data fields, drop-down boxes |

|Information Literacy |Scans for specific/supporting information; uses visual layout, structural and organization cues to efficiently access|

|(Evaluating and Using Information) |information |

| |Evaluates information: Does it fit the need? Is it reliable? |

| |Takes notes; uses graphic organizers to record and organize information |

|Information Literacy |Understands concepts of copyright, Fair Use guidelines and plagiarism; respects ownership of ideas and information |

|(Works Cited) |Cites sources using grade-appropriate MLA citation format |

Expectations - Fourth Grade

Expectations for year end:

1. Demonstrates proper library etiquette and knowledge of procedures.

2. Uses and applies appropriate library terminology

3. Demonstrates ability to locate materials of interest, readability, relevance to information need and currency

4. Develops increasingly complex vocabulary and criteria for talking about and evaluating literature

5. Confidently identifies, accesses and uses a variety of book resources and develops increasing skills using electronic resources(LIBRARY CATALOG, electronic databases and Internet)

6. Evaluates, applies and organizes information according to research need

7. Understands and applies rules of citing sources

|Strand: |Expectations: |

|Library Orientation |Demonstrates respect for others using the library |

|(Library Citizenship) |Follows correct library procedures |

| |Understands that there are many types of libraries (school, public, university, & special libraries like law or |

| |medical libraries or specific business libraries) |

|I. Library Orientation |Recognizes the difference between fiction and non-fiction, print, non-print and electronic forms of information |

|(Location Skills) |Knows libraries are systematically organized and can use library map to locate resources using call number, numeric |

| |and alphabetical order |

| |Understands Dewey subject categories. Knows non-fiction books are shelved in Dewey order/author order |

|II. Literacy & Literature |Selects books based on interest and readability, relevance to information needed, currency |

|(Literacy Skills) |Uses visual and textual cues to predict outcomes and draw conclusions |

|Literacy & Literature |Listens to proficient, fluent models of oral reading |

|(Literature Appreciation) |Demonstrates active listening during media-based library activities |

| |Listens to, selects, reads, and responds to a variety literature genres and culturally diverse works including |

| |classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, poetry, fairy tales, folk tales, tall tales, legends, fables, |

| |biography, mystery, and historical fiction |

| |Recognizes well-known fictional characters, authors and illustrators |

| |Recognizes award winning books: Newbery, Young Reader's Choice, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, etc. |

|Literacy & Literature |Uses vocabulary of literary elements: characters, setting, plot, theme, and point-of-view; and applies literary |

|(Story Elements) |analysis terms such as author's tone and purpose, genre, format, style, imagery, mood, humor, foreshadowing, |

| |flashback and figurative language |

|Literacy & Literature |Identifies library labels: bar code, spine label(s), AR label, date due slip |

|(Parts of a Book) |Identifies and interprets title page elements: title, author, illustrator, editor, publisher, place and date of |

| |publication |

| |Identifies and interprets book organization elements: table of contents, chapter titles, dedication, preface, |

| |appendix, glossary, bibliography, and index |

|III. Information Literacy |Understands that an information search/research is a multi-step process |

|(Beginning Research Process) |Knows how to develop pertinent research questions. |

| |Generates search words, synonyms, phrases, subject headings for information search |

| |Identifies and uses multiple sources and types of resources: print, electronic, experts |

| |Knows and applies criteria for selection: currency, authority/accuracy, relevancy, point of view, bias, purpose |

|Information Literacy |Encyclopedia (arranged alphabetically, index volume) |

|(Accessing Information) |Subject-specific encyclopedias, timelines |

| |Dictionary, thesaurus |

| |Atlas, globe |

| |Almanac |

| |LIBRARY CATALOG - Performs title, author, subject, keyword search and is introduced to structure of a database |

| |Databases - Understands title, author, subject, keyword search |

| |Internet - Understands how to use search engines for simple searches; knows that not all search engines are the same |

| |Internet - Is aware of and practices Internet safety |

| |All electronic resources - Identifies and correctly uses electronic organization elements: search fields, menu, |

| |hypertext, data fields, drop-down boxes |

|Information Literacy |Scans for specific/supporting information; uses visual layout, structural and organization cues to efficiently access|

|(Evaluating and Using Information) |information |

| |Evaluates information: Does it fit the need? Is it reliable? (Looks for evidence of relevancy, accuracy, authority, |

| |currency, and bias) |

| |Takes notes; uses graphic organizers to record and organize information |

|Information Literacy |Understands concepts of copyright, Fair Use guidelines and plagiarism; respects ownership of ideas and information |

|(Works Cited) |Cites sources using grade-appropriate MLA citation format |

Expectations - Fifth Grade

Expectations for year end:

1. Demonstrates proper library etiquette and knowledge of procedures.

2. Uses and applies appropriate library terminology

3. Demonstrates ability to locate materials of interest, readability, relevance to information need, currency, accuracy and authority

4. Develops increasingly complex vocabulary and criteria for talking about and evaluating literature and non-fiction information sources

5. Confidently identifies, accesses and uses a variety of book resources and develops increasing skills using electronic resources(LIBRARY CATALOG, electronic databases and Internet)

6. Evaluates, applies, organizes and synthesizes information according to research need

7. Understands and applies rules of citing sources

|Strand: |Expectations: |

|Library Orientation |Demonstrates respect for others using the library |

|(Library Citizenship) |Follows correct library procedures |

| |Understands that there are many types of libraries (school, public, university, & special libraries like law or |

| |medical libraries or specific business libraries) |

|I. Library Orientation |Recognizes the difference between fiction and non-fiction, print, non-print and electronic forms of information |

|(Location Skills) |Knows libraries are systematically organized and can use library map to locate resources using call number, numeric |

| |and alphabetical order |

| |Understands Dewey subject categories. Knows non-fiction books are shelved in Dewey order/author order |

|II. Literacy & Literature |Selects books based upon interest, readability, relevance to information needed, currency, accuracy, and authority |

|(Literacy Skills) |Uses visual and textual cues to predict outcomes and draw conclusions |

|Literacy & Literature |Listens to proficient, fluent models of oral reading |

|(Literature Appreciation) |Demonstrates active listening during media-based library activities |

| |Listens to, selects, reads, and responds to a variety literature genres and culturally diverse works including |

| |classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, poetry, fairy tales, folk tales, tall tales, legends, fables, |

| |biography, mystery, and historical fiction |

| |Recognizes well-known fictional characters, authors and illustrators |

| |Recognizes award winning books: Newbery, Young Reader's Choice, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, etc. |

|Literacy & Literature |Uses vocabulary of literary elements: characters, setting, plot, theme, and point-of-view; and applies literary |

|(Story Elements) |analysis terms such as author's tone and purpose, genre, format, style, imagery, mood, humor, foreshadowing, |

| |flashback and figurative language |

|Literacy & Literature |Identifies library labels: bar code, spine label(s), AR label, date due slip |

|(Parts of a Book) |Identifies and interprets title page elements: title, author, illustrator, editor, publisher, place and date of |

| |publication |

| |Identifies and interprets book organization elements: table of contents, chapter titles, dedication, preface, |

| |appendix, glossary, bibliography, and index |

|III. Information Literacy |Understands that an information search/research is a multi-step process |

|(Beginning Research Process) |Knows how to develop pertinent research questions. |

| |Generates search words, synonyms, phrases, subject headings for information search |

| |Identifies and uses multiple sources and types of resources: print, electronic, experts |

| |Knows and applies criteria for selection: currency, authority/accuracy, relevancy, point of view, bias, purpose |

|Information Literacy |Encyclopedia (arranged alphabetically, index volume) |

|(Accessing Information) |Subject-specific encyclopedias, timelines |

| |Dictionary, thesaurus, almanac |

| |Atlas, globe |

| |Quotation collections, subject-specific dictionaries, manuals |

| |LIBRARY CATALOG - Understands structure of a database and performs title, author, subject, keyword search and Power |

| |search/Boolean searching |

| |Databases - Understands and performs title, author, subject, keyword search and is introduced to advanced |

| |search/Boolean searching |

| |Internet - Understands how to use search engines for simple and advanced searching; knows that not all search engines|

| |are the same |

| |Internet - Is aware of and practices Internet safety |

| |All electronic resources - Identifies and correctly uses electronic organization elements: search fields, menu, |

| |hypertext, data fields, drop-down boxes, advanced search, wildcards, Boolean operators, help menus |

|Information Literacy |Scans for specific/supporting information; uses visual layout, structural and organization cues to efficiently access|

|(Evaluating and Using Information) |information |

| |Evaluates information: Does it fit the need? Is it reliable? (Looks for evidence of relevancy, accuracy, authority, |

| |currency, and bias) |

| |Takes notes; uses graphic organizers to record and organize information |

|Information Literacy |Understands concepts of copyright, Fair Use guidelines and plagiarism; respects ownership of ideas and information |

|(Works Cited) |Cites sources using grade-appropriate MLA citation format |

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