Defining/Focusing/Appreciation/Orientation

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    recognizes the school library media center (LMC) and feels comfortable asking for help.

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    knows the location and organization of materials in the LMC and browses to find appropriate materials.

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    demonstrates good library citizenship, including rules of behavior and proper use and treatment of print materials and electronic resources (equipment, software).

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    identifies and responds to a variety of classic and contemporary literature from appropriate genres.

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    identifies key differences in various genres (folklore, fairytales, tall tales, legends, etc.).

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    identifies real and make-believe (non-fiction, fiction, poetry, etc.).

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    recognizes the role of the author & illustrator, identifies favorites, and locates their works.

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    identifies award winning books.

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    identifies the purpose of focusing on a specific question to be answered.

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    brainstorms ideas and information about a topic by recalling previous experiences.

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    is aware of and uses community libraries.

Selecting Tools/Resources

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    asks for help in locating materials, when necessary.

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    alphabetizes to the first letter and locates words in a picture dictionary.

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    recognizes the library card or online catalog.

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    selects materials and uses appropriate check-out procedures.

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    identifies and uses parts of book (title page, table of contents, and glossary).

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    identifies various information sources (books, newspapers, magazines, audio & visual materials, CD-ROM, Internet, community resources, television and radio, etc.).

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    uses appropriate equipment correctly (e.g., audio cassette player, overhead projector, computer, etc.)

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    uses organizational features of printed text, other media and electronic information.

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    uses simple maps and globes.

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    uses technology to find answers to basic questions, with teacher guidance.

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    develops a beginning awareness of Internet use policies.

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    distinguishes between television programs and commercials.

Extracting/Recording

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    listens and observes for answers to specific questions.

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    determines main idea.

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    records simple information in picture, single word, or short answer form using simple graphic organizers.

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    recalls/records what is observed and listened to (e.g., demonstrations, field trips, experiments, etc.).

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    participates in teacher-facilitated information gathering (e.g., e-mail, ask an expert, online searches).

Processing Information

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    recalls simple, specific details from print, visual, or auditory materials.

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    identifies story elements (setting, plot, characters, theme, time & events).

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    retells story in order and recognizes story patterns.

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    makes simple predictions.

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    determines cause and effect in picture and simple word form.

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    interprets meaning from literature and relates it to his/her experiences.

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    interprets information in different formats (e.g., graphs, charts).

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    assesses validity of information, at an introductory level, with teacher guidance.

Organizing Information

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    sorts and classifies pictures, simple words, and sentences.

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    sequences pictures and simple sentences.

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    identifies patterns and relationships using modeled examples.

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    decides on an appropriate presentation format using modeled examples.

Producing Findings

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    shares information and ideas orally and in simple written sentences.

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    presents thoughts and information through student-produced media.

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    presents information in a group graph/chart/diagram.

Evaluating Efforts

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    uses simple graphics to self-evaluate assignment's success.

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    respects the rights and opinions of others.

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    demonstrates competence, as evaluated by the teacher using one or more of the following techniques: teacher observation, checklists, rubrics, work samples/portfolios, conferences, and journals/learning logs

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2004
Where can I read the official document?
Information Literacy Skills