- Carver Elementary
- Library Media Standards
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Kindergarten
I Can Statements
I Can:
= Choose a book that interests me.
= Select a book from the Everybody section
= Enjoy a book by listening to the reader or looking at the pictures.
= Use both words and pictures to understand a book.
= Tell the difference between nonfiction and fiction (reality and fantasy).
= Tell you that the author writes the words in a book.
= Tell you that an illustrator draws the pictures in a book.
= Point to the cover, spine and title on a book.
= Follow library rules.
= Carefully use library materials:
Turn the pages of a book carefully, Use a bookmark to hold my place, and Return books to the library on time
= Tell you the setting, characters, problem and solution in a fiction story.
= Tell you facts from a nonfiction story.
= Sit and listen to a story.
= Answer questions about a story.
1st Grade
I Can Statements
I Can:
= Select a “just right/good fit” book with help.
= Choose a book that interests me.
= Enjoy all kinds of books by listening to a reader or by reading them by myself.
= Use both words and pictures to understand a book.
= Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books that I will enjoy.
= Ask a question about finding a book.
= Tell the difference between nonfiction and fiction (reality and fantasy).
= Understand that the library has different places for different types of books and materials.
= Find books in the Everybody section.
= Find and name parts of a book.
= Follow library rules.
= Carefully use library materials:
Turn the pages of a book carefully, Use a bookmark to hold my place, Keep books safe at home, and Return books to the library on time
= Return a book to its spot on the shelf.
= Work together with others.
= Tell you the setting, characters, problem and solution in a fiction story.
= Tell you facts from a nonfiction story.
= Sit and listen to a story.
= Answer questions about a story.
2nd Grade
I Can Statements
I Can:
= Select a “just right/good fit” book by myself.
= Choose a book that interests me.
= Choose a book that will help me answer my questions, with the teacher’s help.
= Enjoy all kinds of books by listening to a reader or by reading them by myself.
= Find the plot, characters, setting, and main ideas in a book.
= Use story clues and my own background knowledge to take part in a book discussion.
= Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books that I will enjoy.
= Ask a question about finding a book.
= Tell the difference between nonfiction and fiction (reality and fantasy).
= Find different sections in the media center (Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction).
= Locate books by authors in the Everybody, Jr Fiction, and Nonfiction sections.
= Locate and name the parts of a book.
= Understand that knowing the title, author and keyword will help me find a book in the library.
= Explain that the purpose of the online catalog is to help locate books in the library.
= Use different parts of a book to find information.
= Begin exploring different kinds of information books with help from the teacher.
= Begin conducting research with teacher assistance.
= Respect media center materials and rules.
= Work cooperatively in a group.
3rd Grade
I Can Statements
I can:
= Select a “just right/good fit” book by myself.
= Choose a book that interests me.
= Choose a book that will help me answer my questions.
= Find the plot, characters, setting, main idea, and author’s purpose in a book.
= Use story clues and my own background knowledge to take part in a book discussion.
= Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books that I will enjoy.
= Ask a question about finding a book.
= Tell the difference between Nonfiction and Fiction.
= Understand that each book should be in only its spot on the shelf.
= Find different sections in a library (Everybody, Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography)
= Locate books in the Everybody, Fiction, and Nonfiction, sections, asking for help when needed.
= Use a thesaurus, dictionary, encyclopedia, or atlas (print or online) to answer questions, asking for help when needed.
= Locate and name parts of a book.
= Understand that knowing the title, author or keyword will help me find a book in the library.
= Use different parts of a book to find information.
= Know which kind of book to use for the information that I need, asking for help when needed.
= Take notes from a reference or nonfiction book.
= Begin conducting research with teacher assistance.
= Respect media center materials and rules.
= Understand that authors and illustrators own their work.
= Use books and computer resources to create projects to show what I’ve learned.
= Work cooperatively in a group.
4th Grade & 5th Grade
I Can Statements
I Can:
= Select a “just right/good fit” book by myself.
= Choose a book that interests me from different genres.
= Choose a book that will help me answer my questions.
= Describe the plot, characters, setting, main ideas, and author’s purpose in a book.
= Use story clues and my own background knowledge to participate in a book discussion.
= Use information I know about authors and illustrators to select books that I will enjoy.
= Use books, the Internet, and other technology for information and things that interest me.
= Ask questions about finding resources, using information I already know, and asking for help when needed.
= Explain how Fiction and Nonfiction books are organized in the library.
= Locate books in Everybody, Fiction, and Nonfiction sections.
= Use a dictionary, encyclopedia, or atlas to answer questions, asking for help when needed.
= Use different parts of a book to find information.
= Use keywords to help me find information, asking for help when needed.
= Use the title, author or keyword within the online catalog to help locate books in the library.
= Use computer resources to find information.
= Skim and scan different parts of a book to find information.
= Know which kind of book to use for the information that I need, asking for help when needed.
= Understand the importance of accurate information, with adult help.
= Take notes and summarize from a reference or nonfiction source or computer resource.
= Conduct a research project
= Respect library materials and rules.
= Understand that authors and illustrators own their work.
= Use books and computer resources to create projects to show what I’ve learned.
= Create a basic bibliography.
= Work cooperatively in a group.
