Library Curriculum

Level One - Grades K, 1, 2

bulletUnderstands and uses circulation procedures.
bulletUses proper care with materials and books
bulletExperiences a variety of genres and types of books that support the Curriculum Framework
bulletDevelops literature appreciation.
bulletReceives an introduction to research process.
bulletExplores electronic information retrieval systems.
bulletDevelops awareness of multimedia technology.
bulletUnderstands parts of a book.

Level Two - Grades 3,4,5

bulletUnderstands organizational system of the Library.
bulletIncreases competence and independent use of the Library.
bulletExplores a variety of genres and types of books that support the Curriculum Framework
bulletDevelops literature appreciation
bulletUses the research process
bulletUses electronic retrieval systems to access a variety of information
bulletBecomes familiar with current multi-media technology and production
bulletUses a variety of print informational resources

Level Three - Grades 6, 7, 8

bulletUses Library resources independently
bulletBecomes familiar with junior high library facility and resources
bulletContinues to explore a variety of genres and types of books that support the Curriculum Framework
bulletContinues to use the research process
bulletExplores a variety of search techniques
bulletUses electronic retrieval systems to access relevant information from a variety of sources
bulletUses increased variety of telecommunication technology

Grading Rubric

4: Exceeds standard: 

The student receiving a 4 demonstrates an excellent level of effort at all times. This student always pays careful attention to directions and is always prepared to participate. This student seeks extra help when he/she needs clarification to understand the instruction and accurately completes activities supporting curriculum concepts. This student moves beyond personal goals and focuses on actively contributing to others and the classroom learning experience.

 3: At standard: 

The student receiving a 3 demonstrates a good level of effort most of the time. This student pays attention to directions and is prepared to participate most of the time. This student seeks extra help most of the time when he/she needs clarification to understand the instruction and accurately completes activities supporting curriculum concepts.

2: Approaching standard: 

The student receiving a 2 demonstrates a fair level of effort most of the time. This student sometimes pays attention to directions and attempts to participate. This student sometimes seeks extra help when he/she needs clarification to understand the instruction but needs direct supervision or a general reminder to complete activities supporting program curriculum concepts.

 1: Not at standard: 

The student receiving a 1 does not show an adequate level of effort. This student consistently does not pay attention to directions and often does not participate. This student does not seek extra help when he/she needs clarification to understand the instruction and does not complete activities supporting curriculum concepts.

 N/A Not applicable:  This student does not attend this specialist class or is too new to be assessed.

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