Library SkillsLS

  • 1

    Demonstrate proper book handling skills.LS.1

  • 2

    Identify parts of a book and understand concepts of print.LS.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate an understanding of library procedures.LS.3

  • 4

    Locate the library and understand how the library is organized.LS.4

  • 5

    Independently locate and select text for informational and recreational reading.LS.5

  • 6

    Demonstrate an understanding of various design processes in collaborative learning environments.LS.6

Literature AppreciationLA

  • 1

    Explain differences between fiction and nonfiction texts.LA.1

  • 2

    Identify characters, settings, and events that occur in a story and describe them based on illustrations and details.LA.2

  • 3

    Define roles of author and illustrator.LA.3

  • 4

    Find connections between text and illustrations in books read aloud or books read alone. LA.4

  • 5

    Identify text features to locate key facts or information in text.LA.5

  • 6

    Create meaning from text by questioning, reflecting, responding, and evaluating.LA.6

  • 7

    Describe key ideas from text read aloud or presented orally or in another media format. LA.7

  • 8

    Recognize essential elements of genres in literature.LA.8

  • 9

    Make meaningful connections between texts.LA.9

  • 10

    Identify the main purpose of a text, including what an author wants to answer, explain, or describe.LA.10

  • 11

    Read self-selected materials presented in any format to gain meaning by questioning, reflecting, responding, and evaluating.LA.11

Information LiteracyIL

  • 1

    Participate in individual or collaborative research projects.IL.1

  • 2

    Use text features and search strategies to locate, interpret, and organize information in print and digital sources.IL.2

  • 3

    Access Alabama Virtual Library and other vetted high-quality, credible, digital databases and articles representing multiple perspectives to locate and apply information.IL.3

  • 4

    Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to enhance the development of main ideas or themes when appropriate.IL.4

  • 5

    Appropriately credit sources used in research to avoid plagiarism.IL.5

  • 6

    Explore digital tools to produce and publish in collaboration with peers.IL.6

  • 7

    Summarize or paraphrase information in notes and a finished work.IL.7

  • 8

    Draw conclusions from evidence in information sources.IL.8

  • 9

    Identify and make a claim with supporting information.IL.9

  • 10

    Use a variety of resources to locate content-specific information.IL.10

  • 11

    Develop research topics and questions.IL.11

  • 12

    Develop effective note-taking strategies.IL.12

  • 13

    Discuss criteria for evaluating sources: credibility, relevance, bias, accuracy, and currency.IL.13

  • 14

    Distinguish between and draw evidence from primary and secondary source materials.IL.14

Digital CitizenshipDC

  • 1

    Demonstrate proper care and use of technology and equipment.DC.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate the importance of safe, legal, and responsible use of technology.DC.2

  • 3

    Use digital media legally and ethically, practicing educational fair use.DC.3

  • 4

    Identify and practice ethical and safe online behavior.DC.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Guidelines for Exemplary School Libraries

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