TEXTUAL LITERACY: Reading & EngagementTL

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    Students read and engage for academic and personal growth.

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      Access libraries to read, listen, view, and share for recreation and personal growth.8.LIB.TL.1.1

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      Independently read, listen, and view for recreation and personal growth.8.LIB.TL.1.2

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      Independently read, listen, and view for academic growth.8.LIB.TL.1.3

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      Begin to read beyond personal affinity for particular authors, illustrators, series, genres, writing styles, formats, and viewpoints in fiction and nonfiction.8.LIB.TL.1.4

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      Read widely and deeply to explore diverse perspectives and make meaningful connections with self, the world, and previous reading.8.LIB.TL.1.5

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      Identify excellence in print, non-print, and multimedia.8.LIB.TL.1.6

INFORMATION LITERACY: Inquiry & ResearchIL

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    Students use research strategies to create and share new knowledge.

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      Engage with the physical and virtual library.8.LIB.IL.1.1

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      Generate formal research questions to investigate a personal inquiry or a learning goal.8.LIB.IL.1.2

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      Independently curate print and digital resources for problem-solving using a variety of tools.8.LIB.IL.1.3

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      Engage with resources by evaluating and incorporating information in a variety of ways.8.LIB.IL.1.4

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      Share learning by using a variety of platforms, tools, styles, media, and formats.8.LIB.IL.1.5

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      Reflect on the research process and learning product to build a growth mindset.8.LIB.IL.1.6

CIVIC & ETHICAL LITERACY: Rights & ResponsibilitiesCE

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    Students recognize the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living and learning in an interconnected world.

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      Model positive, safe, ethical, and legal digital citizenship responsibilities.8.LIB.CE.1.1

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      Identify and understand the impact of one's online activity and digital footprint.8.LIB.CE.1.2

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      Follow standard bibliographic formats to use and cite sources.8.LIB.CE.1.3

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      Follow intellectual property, copyright, plagiarism, and fair use guidelines.8.LIB.CE.1.4

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      Follow local acceptable use policies.8.LIB.CE.1.5

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      Respectfully collaborate to contribute to the exchange of ideas in diverse learning communities.8.LIB.CE.1.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
SOUTH DAKOTA School Library Standards 2019