Inquire2.1

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    Recognize the need for information.2.1.1

  • 2

    Formulate broad questions with prompting. 2.1.2

  • 3

    Follow steps of a basic inquiry (research) model in a group setting.2.1.3

  • 4

    Seek and evaluate information related to personal interest.2.1.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate knowledge and skills to draw conclusions by integrating prior knowledge with new information from materials viewed, read or heard. 2.1.5

Include2.2

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    Describe other’s ideas accurately and completely.2.2.1

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    Recognize the value of cultural differences. 2.2.2

  • 3

    Explore examples of global folklore.2.2.3

Collaborate2.3

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    Create and share information that contributes to the success of the group (e.g., share appropriate text; share appropriate pictures).2.3.1

Curate2.4

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    Explain the layout and basic organization of the library.2.4.1

  • 2

    Exhibit proper respect for and care of library materials, facilities and equipment. 2.4.2

  • 3

    Check out materials with assistance and return materials on time.2.4.3

  • 4

    Explain and discuss various examples of fiction.2.4.4

  • 5

    Identify elements of a story or illustration (e.g., characters, problem, setting, main idea, and sequence of events).2.4.5

  • 6

    Describe ideas of characters in a story accurately and completely.2.4.6

  • 7

    Identify who is telling a story.2.4.7

  • 8

    Locate and select information appropriate to a problem or question.2.4.8

  • 9

    Identify and use parts of a book to gather information (e.g., title page, glossary, index).2.4.9

  • 10

    Identify simple reference sources (e.g., encyclopedias, maps, bookmarked websites and local experts.).2.4.10

  • 11

    Recognize information appropriate to a task (e.g., fiction, nonfiction).2.4.11

  • 12

    With guidance, take notes to gather relevant information from a variety of sources.2.4.12

  • 13

    Use and evaluate multiple formats and share new information.2.4.13

  • 14

    Demonstrate in a group setting the knowledge and basic skills to organize information. 2.4.14

Explore2.5

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    Read for lifelong educational and personal enjoyment.2.5.1

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    Listen, view and interact with media of various types and lengths to gain information for pleasure and personal growth.2.5.2

  • 3

    Explain fiction and nonfiction.2.5.3

  • 4

    Compare and contrast personal experiences to experiences of characters in stories.2.5.4

  • 5

    Interpret a visual and/or aural message in a different format (e.g., write a poem influenced by an image; illustrate song lyrics).2.5.5

Engage2.6

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    Distinguish the roles of author and illustrator.2.6.1

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    Recognize facts, opinions and authors’ points of view in various information sources. 2.6.2

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    Define and give examples of accurate information.2.6.3

  • 4

    Recognize the importance of accurately expressing information in the student’s own words. 2.6.4

  • 5

    Discuss the concept of giving credit to the author of an information source (e.g., author and title).2.6.5

  • 6

    Discuss the basic concept of intellectual freedom (e.g., your ideas are your own).2.6.6

  • 7

    Identify and apply internet safety rules.2.6.7

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2