Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 12

Other West Virginia Library Media sets

Information Literacy

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    Students will become information literate by<ul><li>accessing information efficiently and effectively;</li><li>evaluating information critically and competently;</li><li>using information accurately and creatively.</li></ul>LM.S.1

    1. 1.

      apply all library resources.LM.12.1.1

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      create and develop a research question, thesis statement or problem based on the nature, purpose and scope of the project.LM.12.1.2

    3. 3.

      determine if the research question, thesis statement or problem is clear and searchable; refine and revise, as necessary.LM.12.1.3

    4. 4.

      critique research retrieved for authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, coverage and relevancy.LM.12.1.4

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      assess information and sources to complete a final product.LM.12.1.5

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      determine a variety of technology resources for curriculum needs and personal information needs (e.g., streaming video, CD/DVD, subscription database).LM.12.1.6

Independent Learning

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    Students will become independent learners by<ul><li>being information literate and pursuing information related to personal interests;</li><li>appreciating literature and other creative expressions of information;</li><li>striving for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.</li></ul>LM.S.2

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      organize information in systematic manner for unity, coherence, clarity and emphasis.LM.12.2.1

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      evaluate and select knowledge from software programs and the Internet to create and present projects, products and performances through a variety of information gathering tools.LM.12.2.2

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      evaluate author's choice of genre.LM.12.2.3

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      read books and other creative works from a variety of world literature and relate them to personal information needs and experiences.LM.12.2.4

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      articulate personal goals in pursuit of individual interest, academic requirements and career paths.LM.12.2.5

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      recognize gaps in personal knowledge and apply strategies for addressing them.LM.12.2.6

Social Responsibility

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    Students will develop social responsibility and contribute positively to the learning community and society by<ul><li>being information literate and recognizing the importance of information to a democratic society;</li><li>practicing ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology;</li><li>participating effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.</li></ul>LM.S.3

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      assess information communicated, delivered and received through interaction with all stakeholders.LM.12.3.1

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      collaborate with others to ensure equitable access to information in a democratic society.LM.12.3.2

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      explain conditions under which permission must be obtained for the use of copyrighted materials.LM.12.3.3

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      formulate the criteria for the reconsideration of controversial materials in the school library.LM.12.3.4

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      defend and justify information communicated, delivered and received through interaction through all stakeholders.LM.12.3.5

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2006

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