Library
Grades 3-5
Library
Grades 3-5
Embedded Files
Grades 3-5
Overview
The Library Media Program strives to ensure that every student is information literate and proficient in the use of information in all formats, including current and emerging technologies. We will provide curriculum instruction and professional development opportunities to enable students and teachers to use technology creatively and effectively for teaching and learning, and to construct and communicate new knowledge.Overview
Through effective teaching and engaging learning experiences, we will create a community of life-long learners, critical thinkers, insightful readers, and ethical users of information resources prepared to participate in an evolving global society.
The Library Media Team supports and guides all K - 12th Grade learners as they build reading, research, and digital literacy skills, providing direct instruction, modeling and co-teaching. The role of the Library Teacher has grown beyond the walls of the traditional library and they have become global curators for the learning community.
Respect for Human Differences in the Library
Respect for Human Differences in the Library
Students will live out the system-wide core value of "respect for human differences" by actively demonstrating anti-racist and anti-bias behaviors.
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
By the end of 5th grade, students will be able to:
- Discuss themes dealing with differences in culture, race, gender, identity, ways of being and ability
- Demonstrate anti-racist/anti-bias behaviors when interacting with others
- Participate and cooperate with others regardless of personal differences
- Recognize different points of view
- Explore library resources by and about people from different cultures, perspectives, and experiences
- Read literature with attention to the effects of privilege and prejudice on the motivation, actions, and feelings of characters
All the Library Resources: In the library and online
All the Library Resources: In the library and online
What are the resources available in the library and through online databases?
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
By the end of 5th grade, students will be able to:
- Identify traits of different genres
- Recognize that there are resources available in public libraries
- Identify award-winning literature (e.g., Newbury, Coretta Scott King)
- Interpret literature and its relationship to life’s experiences and classroom curriculum
- Read works by a variety of authors
Location and Access of Resources in the Library and Online
Students will be able to locate library resources.Location and Access of Resources in the Library and Online
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
By the end of 5th grade, students will be able to:
- Independently locate, select and borrow books, using selection strategies (e.g., reviews, book talks, peer recommendations, databases)
- Select books and materials relevant to personal interests and evaluate a resource for appropriateness of reading level and format
- Practice using strategies to read nonfiction
The Research Process
The Research Process
Super 3 Model: Plan, Do and Review
Super 3 Model: Plan, Do and Review
Research Process: Beginning Steps (PLAN)
Research Process: Beginning Steps (PLAN)
Students will identify an information need.
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
By the end of 5th grade, students will be able to:
- Define and clarify a research question or set of questions
- Understand the assigned research task
- Brainstorm types of information and resources available
- Develop a list of keywords and subjects with assistance
- Collaboratively brainstorm the topic using graphic organizers
- Continue to practice the research process
Research Process: Middle Steps (DO)
Research Process: Middle Steps (DO)
Students will be able to access information from resources in a variety of formats. Students will be able to evaluate, extract and organize, and cite information. Students will organize and synthesize information from multiple sources.
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
By the end of 5th Grade, students will be able to:
- Skim for pertinent detailed information (i.e., facts, dates, people, chapters, etc.)
- Take notes on relevant material
- Continue to learn to recognize the authority, timeliness and point of view of print and online resources
- Understand the concepts of plagiarism and copyright
- Interpret and begin to draw conclusions using visual information from maps, graphs, charts and pictures with limited assistance
- Be able to navigate the Internet safely and be aware of safety issues while using the Internet
- Organize notes appropriate to the assignment
- Use library resources to fill identified information gaps
- Use quotes and cite sources with assistance
- Use technology tools to collect and organize information
Research Process: Middle Steps (DO - Part 2)
Research Process: Middle Steps (DO - Part 2)
Students will construct a knowledge product or presentation that communicates the results of their research.
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
By the end of 5th Grade, students will be able to:Students will:
- Organize the information appropriate to format (e.g., storyboard, script, layout, etc.)
- Begin to determine most appropriate mode of presentation for the content and audience
- Choose and use presentation mode to effectively and creatively present new understandings
Research Process: Ending (Review)
Research Process: Ending (Review)
Students will evaluate the final product and their research process.
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
By the end of 5th Grade, students will be able to:
- Use rubrics to assess their work product and the research process
- Present the completed product as appropriate
- Evaluate the information presentation/product and the research process
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